Westminster Hall
574 debates where MPs raised important constituency issues
What are Westminster Hall Debates?
Westminster Hall debates give MPs a chance to raise issues that matter to their constituents and get a response from a government minister. These are more in-depth than PMQs, allowing for detailed discussion of local and national concerns in a less adversarial setting.
- An MP opens with a 15-30 minute speech explaining the issue in detail
- Other MPs can contribute their views and share local examples from their constituencies
- A government minister responds with policy details, commitments, and government position
- The atmosphere is more collaborative than adversarial, focusing on solutions and dialogue
| Debate | Lead MP | Minister | Actions |
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| 2021 - 11 Jan - 25 Mar (21 debates) | |||
| March - 09-25 Mar (16 debates) | |||
| 25 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Government Support for NGOs and Churches in Developing Nations: Covid-19 — [Clive Efford in the Chai...
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Nigel Adams | View |
| 24 Mar 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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Bakerloo Line Extension
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Neil Coyle Bermondsey and Old Southwark Lab | Rachel Maclean | View |
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NHS Pay
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Paula Barker Liverpool Wavertree Lab | Helen Whately | View |
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STEM Subjects: Science and Discovery Centres — [Mrs Maria Miller in the Chair]
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Ben Spencer Runnymede and Weybridge Con | Michelle Donelan | View |
| 23 Mar 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Education After Covid-19
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Nick Gibb | View |
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Live Events: Government-backed Insurance
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Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem | Caroline Dinenage | View |
| 22 Mar 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Scottish Independence Referendum
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Chris Evans Caerphilly Lab Co-op | Iain Stewart | View |
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Spring 2021 Covid-19 Road Map — [David Mundell in the Chair]
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Nigel Huddleston | View |
| 18 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Social Care Reform
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Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab | Helen Whately | View |
| 17 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Research and Development Funding — [Peter Dowd in the Chair]
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Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 15 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Covid-19: Impact on Education — [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]
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Tom Hunt None | Nick Gibb | View |
| 10 Mar 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Maternal Mental Health — [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]
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Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem | Nadine Dorries | View |
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Noise Pollution and Military Aviation
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Hywel Williams Arfon PC | Jeremy Quin | View |
| 09 Mar 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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Cyber-troop Activity: UK
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Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP | Caroline Dinenage | View |
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Teignmouth Hospital
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Anne Marie Morris Newton Abbot Con | Edward Argar | View |
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UK Video Games Industry: Contribution of Leamington Spa
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | N/A | View |
| January - 11-13 Jan (5 debates) | |||
| 13 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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School Closures: Support for Pupils
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | Nick Gibb | View |
| 12 Jan 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Domestic Tourism
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Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con | Nigel Huddleston | View |
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[Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]
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Fleur Anderson Putney Lab | Vicky Ford | View |
| 11 Jan 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Covid-19 Vaccination Roll-out — [Sir David Amess in the Chair]
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Jo Churchill | View |
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Hospitality Industry: Government Support
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | Paul Scully | View |
| 2020 - 10 Nov - 16 Dec (29 debates) | |||
| December - 01-16 Dec (13 debates) | |||
| 16 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | |||
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Breast Cancer Screening — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
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Robert Largan None | Jo Churchill | View |
| 15 Dec 2020 (2 debates) | |||
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Commonwealth War Graves Commission Staff
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Rachel Hopkins Luton South and South Bedfordshire Lab | Johnny Mercer | View |
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Covid-19: Effect on People with Learning Disabilities
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Chris Matheson City of Chester Lab | Helen Whately | View |
| 14 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | |||
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Financial Reward for Government Workers and Key Workers
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Kemi Badenoch | View |
| 10 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | |||
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Unknown
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Grahame Morris Easington Lab | N/A | View |
| 09 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | |||
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Covid-19 Support Schemes: Ineligible People
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Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem | John Glen | View |
| 08 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | |||
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Future of Pensions Policy — [Mr Stewart Hosie in the Chair]
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Rob Roberts None | Guy Opperman | View |
| 07 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | |||
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Covid-19: Impact on Schools and Exams — [James Gray in the Chair.]
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Jonathan Gullis None | Gillian Keegan | View |
| 03 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | |||
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Nurseries and Early Years Settings
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Steve Brine Winchester Con | Vicky Ford | View |
| 02 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | |||
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Local Government Reorganisation: Somerset
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Ian Liddell-Grainger Bridgwater and West Somerset Con | Kelly Tolhurst | View |
| 01 Dec 2020 (3 debates) | |||
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Covid-19: Hospital Parking Charges for NHS Staff
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Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party | Edward Argar | View |
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Defence Procurement and Supply Chains
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Mick Whitley None | Jeremy Quin | View |
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North Staffordshire Potteries Towns: Levelling Up
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Jack Brereton Stoke-on-Trent South Con | Christopher Pincher | View |
| November - 10-25 Nov (16 debates) | |||
| 25 Nov 2020 (2 debates) | |||
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Levelling-up Agenda: Tees Valley
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Alex Cunningham Stockton North Lab | Luke Hall | View |
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Parole Board: Maintaining Public Safety — [Judith Cummins in the Chair.]
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Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con | Lucy Frazer | View |
| 19 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | |||
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The Future of Work
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Kirsten Oswald East Renfrewshire SNP | N/A | View |
| 18 Nov 2020 (3 debates) | |||
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Asylum Seekers and Permission to Work
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Neil Coyle Bermondsey and Old Southwark Lab | Chris Philp | View |
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Union Learning Fund
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Lilian Greenwood Nottingham South Lab | Gillian Keegan | View |
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Worker Exploitation: Leicester Textile Industry
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Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab | Paul Scully | View |
| 17 Nov 2020 (2 debates) | |||
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Covid-19: Employment Rights
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Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP | Paul Scully | View |
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Unknown
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | N/A | View |
| 16 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | |||
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Tuition Fees — [Sir David Amess in the Chair]
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Chris Evans Caerphilly Lab Co-op | Michelle Donelan | View |
| 12 Nov 2020 (2 debates) | |||
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Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Services: Covid-19
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Craig Tracey North Warwickshire Con | Jo Churchill | View |
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Dementia: Covid-19
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Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab | Helen Whately | View |
| 11 Nov 2020 (4 debates) | |||
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Family Visits in Health and Social Care Settings: Covid-19
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Joy Morrissey Beaconsfield Con | Helen Whately | View |
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Future of the National Trust — [Hannah Bardell in the Chair]
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Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con | Nigel Huddleston | View |
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North of England: Economic Support
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab | Kemi Badenoch | View |
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Supported Accommodation: HMOs
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Steve McCabe Birmingham, Selly Oak Lab | Kelly Tolhurst | View |
| 10 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | |||
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Obesity: Covid-19
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Jo Churchill | View |