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 - 12 Mar - 25 Apr (50 debates) | |||
| April - 16-25 Apr (24 debates) | |||
| 25 Apr 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Liver Disease and Liver Cancer
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Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab | Andrea Leadsom | View |
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Unknown
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Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op | N/A | View |
| 24 Apr 2024 (4 debates) | |||
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Brain Injuries in Football
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Damian Collins Folkestone and Hythe Con | Stuart Andrew | View |
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Football Index Collapse: Lessons Learned — [Mrs Sheryll Murray in the Chair]
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Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab | Stuart Andrew | View |
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Space Industry
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Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con | Andrew Griffith | View |
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Universal Credit: Farmers
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | Jo Churchill | View |
| 23 Apr 2024 (6 debates) | |||
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Future of Rail Manufacturing
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Grahame Morris Easington Lab | Huw Merriman | View |
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Household Energy Debt
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Kenny MacAskill None | Amanda Solloway | View |
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Lithium: Critical Minerals Supply — [Sir Gary Streeter in the Chair]
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Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con | Jake Berry | View |
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Partner and Spousal Visas: Minimum Income
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Paul Blomfield Sheffield Central Lab | Tom Pursglove | View |
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Transport Infrastructure: Devon and Somerset
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Ian Liddell-Grainger Bridgwater and West Somerset Con | Guy Opperman | View |
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Unknown
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Guy Opperman Hexham Con | N/A | View |
| 22 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Carer’s Allowance
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Christina Rees Neath Lab | Mims Davies | View |
| 18 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Large-scale Solar Farms
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Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con | Andrew Bowie | View |
| 17 Apr 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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Antimicrobial Resistance
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Will Quince Colchester Con | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Dentistry: Access for Cancer Patients
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Andrew Western Stretford and Urmston Lab | Andrea Leadsom | View |
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Exclusive Economic Zone: Maritime Safety
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | Guy Opperman | View |
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Flood Recovery Framework
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Philip Dunne Ludlow Con | Robbie Moore | View |
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Spring Budget 2024: Welsh Economy — [Peter Dowd in the Chair]
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Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab | Fay Jones | View |
| 16 Apr 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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Citizens’ Assemblies and Local Democracy
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Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab | Simon Hoare | View |
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Digital Skills and Careers
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Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP | Luke Hall | View |
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Food Waste and Food Distribution
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Jo Gideon None | N/A | View |
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Health Services: Cross-border Co-operation
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Virginia Crosbie None | Andrew Stephenson | View |
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Human Rights: Consular Services — [Dame Caroline Dinenage in the Chair]
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Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem | David Rutley | View |
| March - 12-26 Mar (26 debates) | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 (6 debates) | |||
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Cavity Wall Insulation — [Mrs Pauline Latham in the Chair]
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Holly Lynch Halifax Lab | Amanda Solloway | View |
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Cross-Solent Ferries
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Huw Merriman | View |
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Disability Benefits
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | Mims Davies | View |
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People Granted Asylum: Government Support
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | Michael Tomlinson | View |
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RNLI Bicentenary
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Anthony Mangnall None | Anthony Browne | View |
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Unknown
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Anthony Mangnall None | N/A | View |
| 25 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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James Bulger Murder: Public Inquiry
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George Howarth Knowsley Lab | Edward Argar | View |
| 21 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Easter and Christian Culture
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Felicity Buchan | View |
| 20 Mar 2024 (6 debates) | |||
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Access to Migraine Treatment
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Dehenna Davison None | Andrew Stephenson | View |
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Conduct of Elections
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | Simon Hoare | View |
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Defibrillators
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Jonathan Gullis None | Andrew Stephenson | View |
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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 (4 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 |