Westminster Hall
120 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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| 2023 - 17 Jan - 20 Nov (17 debates) | |||
| November - 20 Nov (1 debate) | |||
| 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 |
| September - 05-19 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 |
| 05 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Non-disclosure Agreements in the Workplace — [Rushanara Ali in the Chair]
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Maria Miller Basingstoke Con | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
| July - 17-19 Jul (2 debates) | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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HPV Vaccinations
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Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 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 (3 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 |
| 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 - 23 May (1 debate) | |||
| 23 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Cost of Living: Healthy Start Scheme — [Derek Twigg in the Chair]
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Andrew Western Stretford and Urmston Lab | Neil O'Brien | 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 - 01-27 Mar (3 debates) | |||
| 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 |
| 01 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Poverty: Food Costs
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Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform | Mark Spencer | View |
| February - 22 Feb (1 debate) | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Child Literacy: Disadvantaged Areas
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Alexander Stafford None | Robert Halfon | View |
| January - 17 Jan (1 debate) | |||
| 17 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Doctor Training
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Anthony Browne None | Will Quince | View |
| 2022 - 24 Jan - 15 Nov (24 debates) | |||
| November - 02-15 Nov (3 debates) | |||
| 15 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Mathematical Sciences: Contribution to Society
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Stephen Timms East Ham Lab | Nick Gibb | View |
| 09 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Creative Industries: North-east
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Julie Elliott Sunderland Central Lab | Julia Lopez | View |
| 02 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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International Students: Contribution to the UK
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Alyn Smith None | Robert Halfon | View |
| October - 18-27 Oct (4 debates) | |||
| 27 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Colleges Week 2022 — [Mrs Sheryll Murray in the Chair]
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Andrea Jenkyns | View |
| 25 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Baby Loss and Safe Staffing in Maternity Care
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Jill Mortimer None | Caroline Johnson | View |
| 19 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Apprenticeships and Teacher Training
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Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con | Jonathan Gullis | View |
| 18 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Cost of Living: Support for Young People
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Fabian Hamilton Leeds North East Lab | Richard Fuller | View |
| September - 08 Sep (1 debate) | |||
| 08 Sep 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Coastal Communities
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Sally-Ann Hart None | Lia Nici | View |
| July - 05-18 Jul (5 debates) | |||
| 18 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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BTEC Qualifications
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Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab | Andrea Jenkyns | View |
| 13 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Careers Guidance in Schools — [Christina Rees in the Chair]
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Mike Amesbury Weaver Vale Lab | Andrea Jenkyns | View |
| 12 Jul 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Free School Meals: Eligibility
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Emma Lewell South Shields Lab | Will Quince | View |
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Unknown
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Emma Lewell South Shields Lab | N/A | View |
| 05 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Winnington Bridge Corridor
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | Eddie Hughes | View |
| June - 07-22 Jun (4 debates) | |||
| 22 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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UK Defence Industry: Procurement
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Fay Jones None | Leo Docherty | View |
| 21 Jun 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Equality of Opportunity: South-East Wakefield
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Jon Trickett Normanton and Hemsworth Lab | Kemi Badenoch | View |
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SEND: Carshalton and Wallington
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Elliot Colburn None | Will Quince | View |
| 07 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Statutory Gambling Levy
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Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab | Nigel Huddleston | View |
| May - 25 May (1 debate) | |||
| 25 May 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Stoke-on-Trent: Video Games Enterprise Zone
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Jonathan Gullis None | Julia Lopez | View |
| March - 01-23 Mar (3 debates) | |||
| 23 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Covid-19: Impact on Social Work
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Cat Smith Lancaster and Wyre Lab | Gillian Keegan | View |
| 22 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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[Mrs Maria Miller in the Chair]
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Mary Foy City of Durham Lab | Michelle Donelan | View |
| 01 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Household Support Fund
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Paul Maynard Blackpool North and Cleveleys Con | David Rutley | View |
| February - 24 Feb (1 debate) | |||
| 24 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Marion Fellows Motherwell and Wishaw SNP | Mims Davies | View |
| January - 24-25 Jan (2 debates) | |||
| 25 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Tourette’s syndrome
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Conor McGinn St Helens North Lab | Gillian Keegan | View |
| 24 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Throwline Stations
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Kemi Badenoch | View |
| 2021 - 21 Jul - 23 Nov (9 debates) | |||
| November - 17-23 Nov (2 debates) | |||
| 23 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Multi-academy Trusts: Ofsted
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Jonathan Gullis None | Robin Walker | View |
| 17 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Supporting Single Parents into Work
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Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab | David Rutley | View |
| October - 20-25 Oct (2 debates) | |||
| 25 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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University Tuition Fees
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Tom Hunt None | Michelle Donelan | View |
| 20 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Artificial Intelligence
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Nicholas Fletcher None | George Freeman | View |
| September - 13-21 Sep (4 debates) | |||
| 21 Sep 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Covid-19: Vaccination of Children
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Miriam Cates None | Maggie Throup | View |
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School Building Conditions
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Andrew Gwynne Gorton and Denton Ind | Robin Walker | View |
| 16 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Timpson Review of School Exclusion — [Graham Stringer in the Chair]
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Andy Carter None | Vicky Ford | View |
| 13 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Childcare
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | Vicky Ford | View |
| July - 21 Jul (1 debate) | |||
| 21 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Early Years Education Funding
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | Gillian Keegan | View |