Westminster Hall
2348 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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| 2024 - 04 Sep - 23 Oct (50 debates) | |||
| October - 08-23 Oct (34 debates) | |||
| 23 Oct 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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Fusion Energy
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Jo White Bassetlaw Lab | Michael Shanks | View |
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Holiday and Second Homes Regulation: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
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Andrew George St Ives Lib Dem | Alex Norris | View |
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Paternity Leave and Pay
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Shaun Davies Telford Lab | Justin Madders | View |
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Rough Sleeping
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Deirdre Costigan Ealing Southall Lab | Rushanara Ali | View |
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Water Companies: Regulation and Financial Stability — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair]
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | Emma Hardy | View |
| 22 Oct 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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Large-scale Energy Projects and Food Security
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Llinos Medi Ynys Môn PC | Michael Shanks | View |
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Pie and Mash: Traditional Speciality Guaranteed Status
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Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con | Daniel Zeichner | View |
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Pub and Hospitality Sector
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Peter Bedford Mid Leicestershire Con | Gareth Thomas | View |
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Renewable Energy: Cornwall
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Jayne Kirkham Truro and Falmouth Lab Co-op | Kerry McCarthy | View |
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Whistleblowing Protections — [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]
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Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Lab Co-op | Justin Madders | View |
| 17 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief — [Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
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Harriet Cross Gordon and Buchan Con | James Murray | View |
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Hongkongers in the UK: Visas, Security and Services
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Connor Rand Altrincham and Sale West Lab | Seema Malhotra | View |
| 16 Oct 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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City and Town Centres: Regeneration — [Martin Vickers in the Chair]
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Catherine Atkinson Derby North Lab | Alex Norris | View |
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Driving Test Availability
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Peter Swallow Bracknell Lab | Lilian Greenwood | View |
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Essex Highways Funding
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Priti Patel Witham Con | Lilian Greenwood | View |
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National Highways Maintenance and the A5036
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Peter Dowd Bootle Lab | Simon Lightwood | View |
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Steel Industry
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Richard Tice Boston and Skegness Reform | Sarah Jones | View |
| 15 Oct 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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Business Confidence
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Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con | Gareth Thomas | View |
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Estate Adoption: North-east England — [Carolyn Harris in the Chair]
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Emma Foody Cramlington and Killingworth Lab Co-op | Matthew Pennycook | View |
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Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner
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Robin Swann South Antrim UUP | Fleur Anderson | View |
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Renewable Energy Projects: Community Benefits — [Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
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Angus MacDonald Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire Lib Dem | Michael Shanks | View |
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Scotland’s Economy
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John Grady Glasgow East Lab | Martin McCluskey | View |
| 10 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Gaza and Humanitarian Aid
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Ayoub Khan Birmingham Perry Barr Ind | Hamish Falconer | View |
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Mental Health Support
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Sojan Joseph Ashford Lab | Andrew Gwynne | View |
| 09 Oct 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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Government Support for the RSPCA
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Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab | Daniel Zeichner | View |
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Proposed Salt Marshes: Pawlett Hams
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Ashley Fox Bridgwater Con | Mary Creagh | View |
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Sepsis Awareness
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Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform | Andrew Gwynne | View |
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Skills England
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Antonia Bance Tipton and Wednesbury Lab | Janet Daby | View |
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[Sir Christopher Chope in the Chair]
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Max Wilkinson Cheltenham Lib Dem | Karin Smyth | View |
| 08 Oct 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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Chalk Streams: Sewage Discharge
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Victoria Collins Harpenden and Berkhamsted Lib Dem | Emma Hardy | View |
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Creative Industries: Stoke-on-Trent
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Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Lab Co-op | Chris Bryant | View |
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Edinburgh Festivals: Cultural and Economic Contribution
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Chris Murray Edinburgh East and Musselburgh Lab | Chris Bryant | View |
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Independent Schools: VAT and Business Rates Exemptions
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Bradley Thomas Bromsgrove Con | James Murray | View |
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SEND Provision: East of England — [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]
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Jessica Asato Lowestoft Lab | Catherine McKinnell | View |
| September - 04-12 Sep (16 debates) | |||
| 12 Sep 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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New Housing: Environmental Standards — [Graham Stringer in the Chair]
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Ellie Chowns North Herefordshire Green | Alex Norris | View |
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Short-term Lets: Regulation
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Rachel Blake Cities of London and Westminster Lab Co-op | Rushanara Ali | View |
| 11 Sep 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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Financial Fraud and Economic Crime
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Luke Charters York Outer Lab | N/A | View |
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Oswestry to Gobowen Railway Line
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Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem | Lilian Greenwood | View |
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Planning Policy: Traveller Sites
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Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con | Matthew Pennycook | View |
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Rural Bus Services
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Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem | Simon Lightwood | View |
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Rural Depopulation — [Valerie Vaz in the Chair]
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Torcuil Crichton Na h-Eileanan an Iar Lab | Seema Malhotra | View |
| 10 Sep 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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COP29: UK Priorities
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Deirdre Costigan Ealing Southall Lab | Kerry McCarthy | View |
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Exempt Supported Accommodation
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Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op | Rushanara Ali | View |
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Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange
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Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con | N/A | View |
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Illegal Immigration — [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]
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Neil O'Brien Harborough, Oadby and Wigston Con | Angela Eagle | View |
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Winter Fuel Payment
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Rachael Maskell York Central Lab Co-op | Emma Reynolds | View |
| 05 Sep 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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SEND Provision — [Clive Betts in the Chair]
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Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab | Catherine McKinnell | View |
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Waste Crime: Staffordshire
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Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab | Mary Creagh | View |
| 04 Sep 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Preventable Baby Loss
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Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform | Karin Smyth | View |
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SEND Provision: Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire
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Alistair Strathern Hitchin Lab | Catherine McKinnell | View |