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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 - 25 Apr - 21 May (50 debates) | |||
| May - 01-21 May (42 debates) | |||
| 21 May 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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Bus Services: England — [Valerie Vaz in the Chair]
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Jonathan Gullis None | Guy Opperman | View |
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Endometriosis Education in Schools
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Alec Shelbrooke Wetherby and Easingwold Con | Damian Hinds | View |
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Knife Crime Awareness Week
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Fleur Anderson Putney Lab | N/A | View |
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Support for Bereaved Children
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Andy Carter None | David Johnston | View |
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Zero-emission Buses
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Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP | Guy Opperman | View |
| 20 May 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Low Traffic Neighbourhoods
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Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab | Guy Opperman | View |
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Unknown
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Guy Opperman Hexham Con | N/A | View |
| 16 May 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Inequalities in Dementia Services
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Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Mental Health and Long-term Conditions — [Sir Robert Syms in the Chair]
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Peter Dowd Bootle Lab | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 15 May 2024 (6 debates) | |||
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Biodiversity Loss
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Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green | Rebecca Pow | View |
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Gypsy and Traveller Sites
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Philip Hollobone Kettering Con | Lee Rowley | View |
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No Recourse to Public Funds
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Beth Winter None | Tom Pursglove | View |
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Under-10-Metre Fishing Fleet: South-West
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Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con | Mark Spencer | View |
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Unknown
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Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con | Mark Spencer | View |
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[Christina Rees in the Chair]
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Andrew Mitchell | View |
| 14 May 2024 (6 debates) | |||
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Innovation Centre for Energy Transition: Peterborough
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Paul Bristow None | Amanda Solloway | View |
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Prevention of Sexual Violence in Conflict — [Sir Charles Walker in the Chair]
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Sharon Hodgson Washington and Gateshead South Lab | Andrew Mitchell | View |
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Royal Bank of Scotland Branch Closures
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Deidre Brock Edinburgh North and Leith SNP | Bim Afolami | View |
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Smartphones and Social Media: Children
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Miriam Cates None | Saqib Bhatti | View |
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Unknown
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Lyn Brown West Ham Lab | N/A | View |
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World Species Congress
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Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab | Chris Grayling | View |
| 13 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Palestinians: Visa Scheme
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Cat Smith Lancaster and Wyre Lab | Tom Pursglove | View |
| 09 May 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Global Health Agencies and Vaccine-Preventable Deaths
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Virendra Sharma Ealing, Southall Lab | Andrew Mitchell | View |
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Global Intergenerational Week 2024 — [Clive Efford in the Chair]
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Marion Fellows Motherwell and Wishaw SNP | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 08 May 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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Countering Iran’s Hostile Activities — [Gordon Henderson in the Chair]
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Margaret Hodge Barking Lab | Nusrat Ghani | View |
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Recognition of Western Sahara as Moroccan
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Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con | David Rutley | View |
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Road Safety: Headlight Glare
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Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con | Anthony Browne | View |
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Universal Postal Service Order: Rhondda
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Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
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West Midlands: Transport
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Rachel Maclean Redditch Con | Huw Merriman | View |
| 07 May 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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A226 Galley Hill Road — [David Mundell in the Chair]
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Gareth Johnson Dartford Con | Guy Opperman | View |
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Cyber-security — [Hannah Bardell in the Chair]
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Mark Hendrick Preston Lab Co-op | Thomas Tugendhat | View |
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Free School Meals — [Mr Clive Betts in the Chair]
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Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem | Damian Hinds | View |
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Illegal Immigration: Costs
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Andrea Jenkyns Morley and Outwood Con | Tom Pursglove | View |
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Water Safety Education
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John Cryer Leyton and Wanstead Lab | Damian Hinds | View |
| 02 May 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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National Grid: Pylons
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Matt Warman Boston and Skegness Con | Mark Fletcher | View |
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Volunteers — [Caroline Nokes in the Chair]
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Jo Gideon None | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 01 May 2024 (6 debates) | |||
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Chatham Docks Basin 3 Redevelopment
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Kelly Tolhurst Rochester and Strood Con | Lee Rowley | View |
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Financial Conduct Authority: Accountability
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | Bim Afolami | View |
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Furnished Holiday Lettings: Taxation
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Nigel Huddleston | View |
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Unknown
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Felicity Buchan None | N/A | View |
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World ME Day
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Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con | Andrew Stephenson | View |
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Youth Homelessness — [Dame Siobhain McDonagh in the Chair]
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Paula Barker Liverpool Wavertree Lab | Felicity Buchan | View |
| April - 25-30 Apr (8 debates) | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 (6 debates) | |||
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Glaucoma and Community Optometry
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Andrew Stephenson | View |
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Life Sentences: Public Understanding
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Kieran Mullan Bexhill and Battle Con | N/A | View |
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Preventable Sight Loss
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Margaret Greenwood Wirral West Lab | Andrew Stephenson | View |
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Social Cohesion and Democratic Resilience: Khan Review — [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]
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Jonathan Gullis None | Lee Rowley | View |
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Sport Horse Industry: Import and Export Controls
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Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem | Mark Spencer | View |
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Unknown
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Naseem Shah Bradford West Lab | N/A | View |
| 29 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Assisted Dying
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Laura Farris | View |
| 25 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Global Ocean Treaty — [Valerie Vaz in the Chair]
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Kevin Foster Torbay Con | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |