Westminster Hall
161 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 - 10 Jan - 20 Nov (20 debates) | |||
| November - 12-20 Nov (4 debates) | |||
| 20 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Government and Democracy Education
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John Slinger Rugby Lab | Catherine McKinnell | View |
| 19 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Food Banks
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Seamus Logan Aberdeenshire North and Moray East SNP | Alison McGovern | View |
| 13 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Educational Opportunities — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair]
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Tony Vaughan Folkestone and Hythe Lab | Janet Daby | View |
| 12 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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School Transport: Northumberland — [Carolyn Harris in the Chair]
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Joe Morris Hexham Lab | Catherine McKinnell | View |
| October - 08-09 Oct (2 debates) | |||
| 09 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Skills England
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Antonia Bance Tipton and Wednesbury Lab | Janet Daby | View |
| 08 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Independent Schools: VAT and Business Rates Exemptions
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Bradley Thomas Bromsgrove Con | James Murray | View |
| September - 05 Sep (1 debate) | |||
| 05 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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SEND Provision — [Clive Betts in the Chair]
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Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab | Catherine McKinnell | View |
| May - 21 May (1 debate) | |||
| 21 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Endometriosis Education in Schools
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Alec Shelbrooke Wetherby and Easingwold Con | Damian Hinds | View |
| April - 16 Apr (1 debate) | |||
| 16 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Digital Skills and Careers
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Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP | Luke Hall | View |
| March - 05-06 Mar (2 debates) | |||
| 06 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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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 (1 debate) | |||
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Educational Attainment of Boys
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Nicholas Fletcher None | David Johnston | View |
| February - 06-29 Feb (5 debates) | |||
| 29 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Colleges Week
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Damian Hinds | View |
| 21 Feb 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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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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Independent School Fees: VAT
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Andrew Lewer Northampton South Con | N/A | View |
| 07 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Mindfulness in Schools — [James Gray in the Chair]
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Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab | Damian Hinds | View |
| 06 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Homes for Ukraine Scheme: Potential Extension — [Mr Virendra Sharma in the Chair]
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Pauline Latham Mid Derbyshire Con | Tom Pursglove | View |
| January - 10-24 Jan (4 debates) | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Books in Primary Schools
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Gill Furniss Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough Lab | Damian Hinds | View |
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Mentoring
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Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP | David Johnston | View |
| 23 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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School Attendance
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Vicky Ford Chelmsford Con | Robert Halfon | View |
| 10 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Free School Meals: Children with SEND
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Ian Byrne Liverpool West Derby Lab | Damian Hinds | View |
| 2023 - 06 Feb - 30 Nov (30 debates) | |||
| November - 20-30 Nov (4 debates) | |||
| 30 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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School Pupils with Allergies — [Graham Stringer in the Chair]
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | David Johnston | View |
| 21 Nov 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Autism and Learning Disability Training
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Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con | David Johnston | View |
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RAAC: St Leonard’s, Durham
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Mary Foy City of Durham Lab | Damian Hinds | View |
| 20 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Healthcare Students: Pay and Financial Support
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Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab | Andrew Stephenson | View |
| October - 19 Oct (1 debate) | |||
| 19 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Vicky Ford Chelmsford Con | Andrew Mitchell | View |
| September - 06-19 Sep (3 debates) | |||
| 19 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Further and Higher Education Students: Cost of Living
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Paul Blomfield Sheffield Central Lab | Robert Halfon | View |
| 12 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Flying Schools — [Sir Robert Syms in the Chair]
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Tim Loughton East Worthing and Shoreham Con | Jesse Norman | View |
| 06 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Financial Education in Schools
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Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con | Nick Gibb | View |
| July - 17 Jul (1 debate) | |||
| 17 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Teaching Assistant Pay
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Nick Gibb | View |
| June - 05-28 Jun (5 debates) | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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In-work Poverty
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | Guy Opperman | View |
| 07 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Pupil Roll Numbers and School Closures: London — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Florence Eshalomi Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Lab Co-op | Nick Gibb | View |
| 06 Jun 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Afghan Women and Girls
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | David Rutley | View |
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Children's Access to Books — [Sir Christopher Chope in the Chair]
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Alexander Stafford None | Nick Gibb | View |
| 05 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Higher Education Students: Statutory Duty of Care
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Robert Halfon | View |
| May - 09-18 May (3 debates) | |||
| 18 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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National Numeracy Day — [Dame Maria Miller in the Chair]
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | Nick Gibb | View |
| 10 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Centre-assessed Grades
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Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con | Nick Gibb | View |
| 09 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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School and College Funding: The Midlands — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair]
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Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party | Robert Halfon | View |
| April - 25-26 Apr (2 debates) | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Office for Students
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Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab | Robert Halfon | View |
| 25 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Universal Infant Free School Meals
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Steve Brine Winchester Con | Nick Gibb | View |
| March - 07-29 Mar (8 debates) | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Electronics Technology Skills: North Lancashire
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David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con | Robert Halfon | View |
| 28 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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25 Years of Devolution in Wales
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Rob Roberts None | James Davies | View |
| 27 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Home Education
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Nick Gibb | View |
| 22 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Specialist Workforce
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Geraint Davies Swansea West Lab | Claire Coutinho | View |
| 21 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Social Mobility
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David Evennett Bexleyheath and Crayford Con | Mims Davies | View |
| 13 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Suicide Prevention and the National Curriculum
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Nick Gibb | View |
| 08 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Racial Discrimination in Schools
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Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab | N/A | View |
| 07 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Post-16 Education: Bolsover
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Mark Fletcher None | Robert Halfon | View |
| February - 06-22 Feb (3 debates) | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Child Literacy: Disadvantaged Areas
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Alexander Stafford None | Robert Halfon | View |
| 21 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Performance-enhancing Drugs and Body Image — [David Mundell in the Chair]
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Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con | Neil O'Brien | View |
| 06 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Autism and ADHD Assessments
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Elliot Colburn None | Maria Caulfield | View |