Westminster Hall

177 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

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Debate	Lead MP	Minister	Actions
2025 - 14 Jan - 12 Mar (11 debates)
March - 12 Mar (1 debate)
12 Mar 2025 (1 debate)
Rural Communities: Government Support Caroline Voaden South Devon LD Minister: Daniel Zeichner	Caroline Voaden South Devon LD	Daniel Zeichner	View
February - 05-27 Feb (5 debates)
Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025)
27 Feb 2025 (1 debate)
Rural Crime Ben Maguire North Cornwall LD Minister: Dame Diana Johnson	Ben Maguire North Cornwall LD	Dame Diana Johnson	View
25 Feb 2025 (2 debates)
Affordable Rural Housing Olivia Bailey Reading West and Mid Berkshire Lab Minister: Matthew Pennycook	Olivia Bailey Reading West and Mid Berkshire Lab	Matthew Pennycook	View
Groceries Code Adjudicator David Chadwick Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe LD Minister: Justin Madders	David Chadwick Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe LD	Justin Madders	View
10 Feb 2025 (1 debate)
Inheritance Tax Relief: Farms Ben Goldsborough South Norfolk Lab Minister: James Murray	Ben Goldsborough South Norfolk Lab	James Murray	View
05 Feb 2025 (1 debate)
Closure of High Street Services: Rural Areas Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross LD Minister: Gareth Thomas	Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross LD	Gareth Thomas	View
January - 14-28 Jan (5 debates)
28 Jan 2025 (2 debates)
Solar Farms: Agricultural Land Roz Savage South Cotswolds LD Minister: Sarah Jones	Roz Savage South Cotswolds LD	Sarah Jones	View
Agricultural Property Relief Ann Davies Caerfyrddin PC Minister: Torsten Bell	Ann Davies Caerfyrddin PC	Torsten Bell	View
15 Jan 2025 (2 debates)
Rivers, Lakes and Seas: Water Quality Catherine Fookes Monmouthshire Lab Minister: Emma Hardy	Catherine Fookes Monmouthshire Lab	Emma Hardy	View
Farmland Flooding Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con Minister: Emma Hardy	Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con	Emma Hardy	View
14 Jan 2025 (1 debate)
Agricultural and Business Property Relief Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con Minister: James Murray	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	James Murray	View
2024 - 22 Jan - 11 Dec (28 debates)
December - 03-11 Dec (6 debates)
11 Dec 2024 (1 debate)
Financial Inclusion: Rural Areas Anna Sabine Frome and East Somerset Lib Dem Minister: Emma Hardy	Anna Sabine Frome and East Somerset Lib Dem	Emma Hardy	View
10 Dec 2024 (1 debate)
Rural Cycling Infrastructure Freddie Van Mierlo Henley and Thame Lib Dem Minister: Simon Lightwood	Freddie Van Mierlo Henley and Thame Lib Dem	Simon Lightwood	View
04 Dec 2024 (2 debates)
Biosecurity Ben Goldsborough South Norfolk Lab Minister: Daniel Zeichner	Ben Goldsborough South Norfolk Lab	Daniel Zeichner	View
Future of Farming Carla Lockhart Upper Bann DUP Minister: Mary Creagh	Carla Lockhart Upper Bann DUP	Mary Creagh	View
03 Dec 2024 (2 debates)
Family Farming in Devon — [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair] Geoffrey Cox Torridge and Tavistock Con Minister: Daniel Zeichner	Geoffrey Cox Torridge and Tavistock Con	Daniel Zeichner	View
Family Farms Challenges In South West Devon Rebecca Smith South West Devon Con Minister: N/A	Rebecca Smith South West Devon Con	N/A	View
November - 05-20 Nov (2 debates)
20 Nov 2024 (1 debate)
Flood Preparedness: Norfolk Steffan Aquarone North Norfolk Lib Dem Minister: Emma Hardy	Steffan Aquarone North Norfolk Lib Dem	Emma Hardy	View
05 Nov 2024 (1 debate)
Future of Fishing — [Clive Efford in the Chair] Rupert Lowe Great Yarmouth Ind Minister: Daniel Zeichner	Rupert Lowe Great Yarmouth Ind	Daniel Zeichner	View
October - 09-24 Oct (5 debates)
24 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
Horseracing Nick Timothy West Suffolk Con Minister: Stephanie Peacock	Nick Timothy West Suffolk Con	Stephanie Peacock	View
22 Oct 2024 (2 debates)
Large-scale Energy Projects and Food Security Llinos Medi Ynys Môn PC Minister: Michael Shanks	Llinos Medi Ynys Môn PC	Michael Shanks	View
Pie and Mash: Traditional Speciality Guaranteed Status Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con Minister: Daniel Zeichner	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Daniel Zeichner	View
17 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief — [Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair] Harriet Cross Gordon and Buchan Con Minister: James Murray	Harriet Cross Gordon and Buchan Con	James Murray	View
09 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
Government Support for the RSPCA Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab Minister: Daniel Zeichner	Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab	Daniel Zeichner	View
September - 04-11 Sep (3 debates)
11 Sep 2024 (2 debates)
Rural Bus Services Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem Minister: Simon Lightwood	Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem	Simon Lightwood	View
Rural Depopulation — [Valerie Vaz in the Chair] Torcuil Crichton Na h-Eileanan an Iar Lab Minister: Seema Malhotra	Torcuil Crichton Na h-Eileanan an Iar Lab	Seema Malhotra	View
04 Sep 2024 (1 debate)
Sheep Farming — [Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair] Joe Morris Hexham Lab Minister: Daniel Zeichner	Joe Morris Hexham Lab	Daniel Zeichner	View
May - 02-15 May (4 debates)
15 May 2024 (2 debates)
Under-10-Metre Fishing Fleet: South-West Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con Minister: Mark Spencer	Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con	Mark Spencer	View
Under Ten Metre Fishing Fleet Challenges And Support Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con Minister: Mark Spencer	Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con	Mark Spencer	View
09 May 2024 (1 debate)
Global Intergenerational Week 2024 — [Clive Efford in the Chair] Marion Fellows Motherwell and Wishaw SNP Minister: Stuart Andrew	Marion Fellows Motherwell and Wishaw SNP	Stuart Andrew	View
02 May 2024 (1 debate)
National Grid: Pylons Matt Warman Boston and Skegness Con Minister: Mark Fletcher	Matt Warman Boston and Skegness Con	Mark Fletcher	View
April - 17-24 Apr (3 debates)
24 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Universal Credit: Farmers Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem Minister: Jo Churchill	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	Jo Churchill	View
18 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Large-scale Solar Farms Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con Minister: Andrew Bowie	Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Andrew Bowie	View
17 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Flood Recovery Framework Philip Dunne Ludlow Con Minister: Robbie Moore	Philip Dunne Ludlow Con	Robbie Moore	View
March - 05 Mar (2 debates)
05 Mar 2024 (2 debates)
Farming in Wales and the UK Jonathan Edwards Carmarthen East and Dinefwr PC Minister: Fay Jones	Jonathan Edwards Carmarthen East and Dinefwr PC	Fay Jones	View
Neonicotinoids and other Pesticides — [Gordon Henderson in the Chair] Samantha Dixon Chester North and Neston Lab Minister: Mark Spencer	Samantha Dixon Chester North and Neston Lab	Mark Spencer	View
February - 06 Feb (1 debate)
06 Feb 2024 (1 debate)
Flooding Laurence Robertson Tewkesbury Con Minister: Rebecca Pow	Laurence Robertson Tewkesbury Con	Rebecca Pow	View
January - 22-24 Jan (2 debates)
24 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Hedgerows: Legal Protection Selaine Saxby Minister: Rebecca Pow	Selaine Saxby	Rebecca Pow	View
22 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Groceries Supply Code of Practice Christina Rees Neath Lab Minister: Mark Spencer	Christina Rees Neath Lab	Mark Spencer	View
2023 - 20 Jun - 13 Dec (11 debates)
December - 06-13 Dec (3 debates)
13 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Broadband: Rural Communities — [Peter Dowd in the Chair] Chris Loder Minister: John Whittingdale	Chris Loder	John Whittingdale	View
12 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Public Sector Food Procurement Anthony Mangnall Minister: Mark Spencer	Anthony Mangnall	Mark Spencer	View
06 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Horserace Betting Levy Board and Horse Welfare George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con Minister: Stuart Andrew	George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con	Stuart Andrew	View
November - 28 Nov (2 debates)
28 Nov 2023 (2 debates)
Grey Squirrels Virginia Crosbie Minister: Rebecca Pow	Virginia Crosbie	Rebecca Pow	View
Rural Communities: Government Support Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem Minister: N/A	Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem	N/A	View
October - 24-25 Oct (2 debates)
25 Oct 2023 (1 debate)
Rural Postal Services: Sustainability Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem Minister: Kevin Hollinrake	Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem	Kevin Hollinrake	View
24 Oct 2023 (1 debate)
Importation and Sale of Foie Gras Giles Watling Clacton Con Minister: Rebecca Pow	Giles Watling Clacton Con	Rebecca Pow	View
September - 05 Sep (1 debate)
05 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Mains Water Connections: Cost for Rural Communities Simon Clarke Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Con Minister: Rebecca Pow	Simon Clarke Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Con	Rebecca Pow	View
July - 19 Jul (1 debate)
19 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Planning and Solar Farms — [Caroline Nokes in the Chair] Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con Minister: Andrew Bowie	Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Andrew Bowie	View
June - 20-27 Jun (2 debates)
27 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Import and Sale of Fur Giles Watling Clacton Con Minister: Trudy Harrison	Giles Watling Clacton Con	Trudy Harrison	View
20 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Volunteer Groups in Rural Settings Anthony Mangnall Minister: Stuart Andrew	Anthony Mangnall	Stuart Andrew	View

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