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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 - 20 Feb - 20 Mar (50 debates) | |||
| March - 05-20 Mar (28 debates) | |||
| 20 Mar 2024 (3 debates) | |||
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Prevention of Future Deaths Report: Terance Radford
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Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform | Edward Argar | View |
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Sri Lanka: Human Rights — [Dame Maria Miller in the Chair]
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Elliot Colburn None | Andrew Mitchell | View |
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Unknown
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Simon Hoare North Dorset Con | N/A | View |
| 18 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Relationships Education: LGBT Content
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Elliot Colburn None | Damian Hinds | View |
| 14 Mar 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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St Patrick’s Day: Irish Diaspora in the UK
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Rebecca Long-Bailey Salford Lab | Steven Baker | View |
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Unknown
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Rachel Hopkins Luton South and South Bedfordshire Lab | N/A | View |
| 13 Mar 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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5G Masts: Greater Manchester
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Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Lab Co-op | Julia Lopez | View |
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Children’s Cancer Care: South-East
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Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem | Andrea Leadsom | View |
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Duty Solicitor Scheme
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Kevin Foster Torbay Con | Mike Freer | View |
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Planning Reform
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Simon Clarke Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Con | Felicity Buchan | View |
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Sport: Gambling Advertising — [Sir Christopher Chope in the Chair]
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Ronnie Cowan Inverclyde SNP | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 12 Mar 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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Criminal Cases Review Commission
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Damian Collins Folkestone and Hythe Con | Laura Farris | View |
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Health and Wellbeing Services: Essex
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Priti Patel Witham Con | Andrew Stephenson | View |
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Parents and Carers of Infants: Support
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Sally-Ann Hart None | Andrea Leadsom | View |
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Social Housing Occupancy
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | Jacob Young | View |
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State Pension Changes: Women
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Paul Maynard | View |
| 11 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Prescription Charges: Long-term Health Conditions
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Christina Rees Neath Lab | Andrea Leadsom | View |
| 07 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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LGBT History Month
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Elliot Colburn None | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 06 Mar 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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A379 Slapton Line
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Anthony Mangnall None | Guy Opperman | View |
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Energy Rebates: Highlands and Islands
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Drew Hendry Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey SNP | Amanda Solloway | View |
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Illegal Drug Use and Organised Crime
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Gregory Campbell East Londonderry DUP | Laura Farris | View |
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Kinship Care Strategy
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Alistair Strathern Hitchin Lab | David Johnston | View |
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World Book Day — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair]
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Nickie Aiken None | Damian Hinds | View |
| 05 Mar 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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Educational Attainment of Boys
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Nicholas Fletcher None | David Johnston | View |
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Farming in Wales and the UK
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Jonathan Edwards Carmarthen East and Dinefwr PC | Fay Jones | View |
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Neonicotinoids and other Pesticides — [Gordon Henderson in the Chair]
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Samantha Dixon Chester North and Neston Lab | Mark Spencer | View |
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South West Water
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Simon Jupp None | Robbie Moore | View |
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Wine Duty
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Will Quince Colchester Con | Gareth Davies | View |
| February - 20-29 Feb (22 debates) | |||
| 29 Feb 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Colleges Week
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Damian Hinds | View |
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | Andrew Stephenson | View |
| 28 Feb 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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Cycle Trails
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Tracey Crouch Chatham and Aylesford Con | Guy Opperman | View |
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Digital Exclusion
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Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab | Saqib Bhatti | View |
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Funding for Youth Services
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Rachel Hopkins Luton South and South Bedfordshire Lab | Stuart Andrew | View |
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Leasehold Reform and New Homes
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Neil O'Brien Harborough, Oadby and Wigston Con | Lee Rowley | View |
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Leighton Hospital Rebuild
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Kieran Mullan Bexhill and Battle Con | Andrew Stephenson | View |
| 27 Feb 2024 (6 debates) | |||
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BBC News Impartiality: Government's Role — [Hannah Bardell in the Chair]
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Michael Ellis Northampton North Con | Julia Lopez | View |
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Child Maintenance Service
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Stephen Timms East Ham Lab | Paul Maynard | View |
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North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust
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Alex Cunningham Stockton North Lab | Andrew Stephenson | View |
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Tackling Obesity — [Peter Dowd in the Chair]
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David Evennett Bexleyheath and Crayford Con | Andrea Leadsom | View |
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Time Banking
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Deidre Brock Edinburgh North and Leith SNP | Stuart Andrew | View |
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Unknown
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Paul Maynard Blackpool North and Cleveleys Con | N/A | View |
| 26 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Financial Risk Checks for Gambling
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Christina Rees Neath Lab | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 22 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Coastal Tourism and Hospitality: Fiscal Support
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Selaine Saxby None | Nigel Huddleston | View |
| 21 Feb 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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A14: Junction 10A
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Philip Hollobone Kettering Con | Guy Opperman | View |
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Access to Education: South-East Northumberland
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Ian Lavery Blyth and Ashington Lab | Damian Hinds | View |
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Cavity Wall Insulation: Government Support
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Hywel Williams Arfon PC | Amanda Solloway | View |
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Independent School Fees: VAT
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Andrew Lewer Northampton South Con | N/A | View |
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Steel Industry: Wales
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Nia Griffith Llanelli Lab | Nusrat Ghani | View |
| 20 Feb 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Balochistan: Human Rights
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John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
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Off-road Biking — [Mrs Pauline Latham in the Chair]
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Peter Gibson None | Chris Philp | View |