Westminster Hall
156 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 - 22 Oct (17 debates) | |||
| October - 15-22 Oct (4 debates) | |||
| 22 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Large-scale Energy Projects and Food Security
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Llinos Medi Ynys Môn PC | Michael Shanks | View |
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Renewable Energy: Cornwall
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Jayne Kirkham Truro and Falmouth Lab Co-op | Kerry McCarthy | View |
| 16 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Steel Industry
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Richard Tice Boston and Skegness Reform | Sarah Jones | View |
| 15 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Renewable Energy Projects: Community Benefits — [Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
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Angus MacDonald Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire Lib Dem | Michael Shanks | View |
| May - 02-23 May (3 debates) | |||
| 23 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Floating Offshore Wind and Contracts for Difference
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Selaine Saxby None | Justin Tomlinson | View |
| 14 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Innovation Centre for Energy Transition: Peterborough
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Paul Bristow None | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 02 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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National Grid: Pylons
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Matt Warman Boston and Skegness Con | Mark Fletcher | View |
| April - 23 Apr (2 debates) | |||
| 23 Apr 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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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 |
| March - 05-26 Mar (3 debates) | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Cavity Wall Insulation — [Mrs Pauline Latham in the Chair]
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Holly Lynch Halifax Lab | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 06 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Energy Rebates: Highlands and Islands
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Drew Hendry Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey SNP | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 05 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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South West Water
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Simon Jupp None | Robbie Moore | View |
| February - 07-21 Feb (2 debates) | |||
| 21 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Cavity Wall Insulation: Government Support
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Hywel Williams Arfon PC | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 07 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Thames Water: Oxfordshire
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Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem | Robbie Moore | View |
| January - 10-24 Jan (3 debates) | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Shared Rural Network Implementation
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Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem | Julia Lopez | View |
| 23 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Civil Nuclear Road Map and Wylfa
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Virginia Crosbie None | Andrew Bowie | View |
| 10 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Tidal Range Energy Generation
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Mick Whitley None | Andrew Bowie | View |
| 2023 - 11 Jan - 23 Nov (30 debates) | |||
| November - 16-23 Nov (3 debates) | |||
| 23 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Energy Social Tariffs
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Marion Fellows Motherwell and Wishaw SNP | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 21 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Energy Costs and Charges
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Kenny MacAskill None | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 16 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Floating Offshore Wind
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Selaine Saxby None | Andrew Bowie | View |
| October - 18-25 Oct (3 debates) | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Renewable Energy Providers: Planning Considerations
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Siobhan Baillie None | Jacob Young | View |
| 19 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Contracts for Difference Scheme
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Graham Stuart | View |
| 18 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Green Energy: Ports — [Judith Cummins in the Chair]
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Stephen Crabb Preseli Pembrokeshire Con | Graham Stuart | View |
| September - 12-19 Sep (3 debates) | |||
| 19 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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South West Water: Environmental Performance
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Ian Liddell-Grainger Bridgwater and West Somerset Con | Rebecca Pow | View |
| 13 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Energy Supply Market: Small Businesses
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Robin Millar None | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 12 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Offshore Wind: Public Ownership
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Kenny MacAskill None | Graham Stuart | View |
| July - 11-19 Jul (2 debates) | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Planning and Solar Farms — [Caroline Nokes in the Chair]
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Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con | Andrew Bowie | View |
| 11 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Renewable Energy in the East of England
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Graham Stuart | View |
| June - 06-28 Jun (4 debates) | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Great British Nuclear
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Virginia Crosbie None | Andrew Bowie | View |
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Rosebank Oilfield: Environmental Impacts
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Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green | Graham Stuart | View |
| 27 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Energy Company Obligation Schemes — [Ian Paisleyin the Chair]
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Ben Lake Ceredigion Preseli PC | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 06 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Immigration Rules: Offshore Workers
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Kenny MacAskill None | Chris Philp | View |
| May - 03-16 May (2 debates) | |||
| 16 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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People with Disabilities: Cost of Living
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Marion Fellows Motherwell and Wishaw SNP | Tom Pursglove | View |
| 03 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Funding for Major Infrastructure Projects — [Mr Virendra Sharma in the Chair]
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | Gareth Davies | View |
| April - 25 Apr (1 debate) | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Energy Suppliers and Consumer Rights
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | Amanda Solloway | View |
| March - 07-29 Mar (5 debates) | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Fuel Costs: Rural Households and Communities
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Angela Crawley Lanark and Hamilton East SNP | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 22 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Solar Rooftop Installations
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Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green | Graham Stuart | View |
| 21 Mar 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Energy Charter Treaty
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Chris Skidmore Kingswood Con | Andrew Bowie | View |
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Energy Support for Farms — [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]
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Carla Lockhart Upper Bann DUP | Andrew Bowie | View |
| 07 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
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Stephen Hammond Wimbledon Con | Jesse Norman | View |
| February - 02-28 Feb (4 debates) | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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South West Water: Performance — [Sir George Howarth in the Chair]
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Simon Jupp None | Rebecca Pow | View |
| 22 Feb 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Electric Vehicles: Infrastructure — [Peter Bone in the Chair]
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Steve Brine Winchester Con | Huw Merriman | View |
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Energy Suppliers: Customer Credit
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Drew Hendry Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey SNP | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 02 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Cystic Fibrosis: Living Costs
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Helen Whately | View |
| January - 11-25 Jan (3 debates) | |||
| 25 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Steel Industry: Contribution to the UK Economy — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair]
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Jessica Morden Newport East Lab | Nusrat Ghani | View |
| 24 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Nuclear Power: Dungeness
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Damian Collins Folkestone and Hythe Con | Graham Stuart | View |
| 11 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Fossil Fuels and Cost of Living Increases
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Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green | Graham Stuart | View |
| 2022 - 06-07 Dec (3 debates) | |||
| December - 06-07 Dec (3 debates) | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Employment and the High Street
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
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Marine Renewables: Government Support
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | Graham Stuart | View |
| 06 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Sustainable Energy Generation: Burning Trees
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Selaine Saxby None | Graham Stuart | View |