Westminster Hall
2383 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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| 2025 - 29 Jan - 05 Mar (50 debates) | |||
| March - 03-05 Mar (7 debates) | |||
| 05 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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River Wandle Pollution
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Bobby Dean Carshalton and Wallington LD | Emma Hardy | View |
| 04 Mar 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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Community Sport Facilities
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Andy MacNae Rossendale and Darwen Lab | Stephanie Peacock | View |
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Market Towns: Cultural Heritage
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Bayo Alaba Southend East and Rochford Lab | Stephanie Peacock | View |
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Bathing Water Regulations
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Gideon Amos Taunton and Wellington LD | Emma Hardy | View |
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Palestinian Rights: Government Support
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Edward Leigh Gainsborough Con | Catherine West | View |
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North Staffordshire Ceramics Industry: Energy Costs
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David Williams Stoke-on-Trent North Lab | Sarah Jones | View |
| 03 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Independent Schools: VAT and Business Rates Relief
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | Torsten Bell | View |
| February - 03-27 Feb (39 debates) | |||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025) | |||
| 27 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Women’s Health
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Helena Dollimore Hastings and Rye Lab/Co-op | Ashley Dalton | View |
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Rural Crime
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Ben Maguire North Cornwall LD | Dame Diana Johnson | View |
| 26 Feb 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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High Street Businesses
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Matt Vickers Stockton West Con | Mr Douglas Alexander | View |
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Future Skills Programmes: Universities
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Ed Davey Kingston and Surbiton LD | Janet Daby | View |
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High Street Bank Closures
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Ian Lavery Blyth and Ashington Lab | James Murray | View |
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High Street Rental Auctions
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Jessica Toale Bournemouth West Lab | Rushanara Ali | View |
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Online Safety Act: Implementation
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Jeremy Wright Kenilworth and Southam Con | Feryal Clark | View |
| 25 Feb 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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SEND Education Support
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Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Suffolk Coastal Lab | Catherine McKinnell | View |
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Affordable Rural Housing
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Olivia Bailey Reading West and Mid Berkshire Lab | Matthew Pennycook | View |
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Groceries Code Adjudicator
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David Chadwick Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe LD | Justin Madders | View |
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Thameslink Train Services
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Blake Stephenson Mid Bedfordshire Con | Simon Lightwood | View |
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Maternity Services
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Jess Brown-Fuller Chichester LD | Karin Smyth | View |
| 24 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Social Media Use: Minimum Age
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Tony Vaughan Folkestone and Hythe Lab | N/A | View |
| 13 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Cardiovascular Disease: Prevention
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Stephen Kinnock | View |
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HIV Testing Week
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David Mundell Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale Con | Karin Smyth | View |
| 12 Feb 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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Support for the Scotch Whisky Industry
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Graham Leadbitter Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey SNP | Daniel Zeichner | View |
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Support for Pensioners
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Blake Stephenson Mid Bedfordshire Con | Torsten Bell | View |
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Fuel Poverty: England
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Jon Trickett Normanton and Hemsworth Lab | Miatta Fahnbulleh | View |
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Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
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Brian Leishman Alloa and Grangemouth Lab | Mr Hamish Falconer | View |
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Knife Crime in London
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Luke Taylor Sutton and Cheam LD | Dame Diana Johnson | View |
| 11 Feb 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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Regulation of the Bailiff Sector
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Luke Charters York Outer Lab | Alex Davies-Jones | View |
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Youth Provision: Universal and Targeted Support
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Harpreet Uppal Huddersfield Lab | Stephanie Peacock | View |
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Cost of Energy
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Wera Hobhouse Bath LD | Michael Shanks | View |
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Employer National Insurance Contributions: Police Forces
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | Dame Diana Johnson | View |
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning: Travel Advice
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Al Pinkerton Surrey Heath LD | Mr Hamish Falconer | View |
| 10 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Inheritance Tax Relief: Farms
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Ben Goldsborough South Norfolk Lab | James Murray | View |
| 06 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Rail Services: Open Access Operators
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Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con | Simon Lightwood | View |
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Low-income Countries: Debt Cancellation
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Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab | Emma Reynolds | View |
| 05 Feb 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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Closure of High Street Services: Rural Areas
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Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross LD | Gareth Thomas | View |
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Overseas Territories: Tax Transparency
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Joe Powell Kensington and Bayswater Lab | James Murray | View |
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Gambling Harms
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Alex Ballinger Halesowen Lab | Stephanie Peacock | View |
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Maternal Mental Health
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Laura Kyrke-Smith Aylesbury Lab | Stephen Kinnock | View |
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High Street Retailers
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Gregory Campbell East Londonderry DUP | Gareth Thomas | View |
| 04 Feb 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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Six Nations Rugby Championship: Viewing Access
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Charlie Dewhirst Bridlington and The Wolds Con | Stephanie Peacock | View |
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UK-US Bilateral Relationship
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John Cooper Dumfries and Galloway Con | Stephen Doughty | View |
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Children in Care
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John Whitby Derbyshire Dales Lab | Janet Daby | View |
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Apprenticeships
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Andrew Pakes Peterborough Lab | Janet Daby | View |
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Accessibility of Radiotherapy
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale LD | Andrew Gwynne | View |
| 03 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Career Breaks: Parents of Seriously Ill Children
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Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con | Justin Madders | View |
| January - 29-30 Jan (4 debates) | |||
| 30 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Medicinal Cannabis
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Karin Smyth | View |
| 29 Jan 2025 (3 debates) | |||
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Cadet Forces
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Peter Swallow Bracknell Lab | Al Carns | View |
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Youth Mobility Scheme: EU
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Sarah Olney Richmond Park LD | Nick Thomas-Symonds | View |
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Outsourcing: Government Departments
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Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab | Georgia Gould | View |