Westminster Hall
340 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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| 2025 - 08 Jan - 18 Nov (48 debates) | |||
| November - 04-18 Nov (5 debates) | |||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | |||
| 18 Nov 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Flood Risk and Flood Defence Infrastructure: North-west England
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Sarah Hall Warrington South Lab/Co-op | Emma Hardy | View |
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Infrastructure: Cramlington and Killingworth
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Emma Foody Cramlington and Killingworth Lab/Co-op | Matthew Pennycook | View |
| 11 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Rural Railway Stations: Step Free Access
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Helen Morgan North Shropshire LD | Simon Lightwood | View |
| 05 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Fresh and Nutritious Food: Inequality of Access
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Gordon McKee Glasgow South Lab | Dame Angela Eagle | View |
| 04 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Royal Mail: Universal Service Obligation
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Ashley Fox Bridgwater Con | Blair McDougall | View |
| October - 15-29 Oct (6 debates) | |||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | |||
| 29 Oct 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Wet Wipes: Plastic Ban
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Fleur Anderson Putney Lab | Emma Hardy | View |
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Independent Lifeboats: Government Support
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Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con | Lilian Greenwood | View |
| 28 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease
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Beccy Cooper Worthing West Lab | Karin Smyth | View |
| 22 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Coal Tip Safety and New Extraction Licences
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Ann Davies Caerfyrddin PC | Michael Shanks | View |
| 15 Oct 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Community Helipads: Rural Access
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Angus MacDonald Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire LD | Lilian Greenwood | View |
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Tree Maintenance: Guidance to Local Authorities
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | Mary Creagh | View |
| September - 02-16 Sep (5 debates) | |||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | |||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | |||
| 16 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Significant Energy Infrastructure Projects: Suffolk Coast
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Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Suffolk Coastal Lab | Michael Shanks | View |
| 10 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Playgrounds: Bournemouth East
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Tom Hayes Bournemouth East Lab | Matthew Pennycook | View |
| 09 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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National Trails
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Freddie van Mierlo Henley and Thame LD | Mary Creagh | View |
| 03 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Pavement Parking
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Helen Maguire Epsom and Ewell LD | Lilian Greenwood | View |
| 02 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Pony and Trap Racing: Regulation
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Sarah Green Chesham and Amersham LD | Lilian Greenwood | View |
| July - 02-22 Jul (3 debates) | |||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | |||
| 22 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Housing Provision in Stafford
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Leigh Ingham Stafford Lab | Matthew Pennycook | View |
| 07 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Fossil Fuel Advertising and Sponsorship
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Jacob Collier Burton and Uttoxeter Lab | Michael Shanks | View |
| 02 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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ECO4 Scheme Redress
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife LD | Miatta Fahnbulleh | View |
| June - 04-30 Jun (6 debates) | |||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | |||
| 30 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Driven Grouse Shooting
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | Rishi Sunak | View |
| 23 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Geo-engineering and the Environment
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Roz Savage South Cotswolds LD | Kerry McCarthy | View |
| 19 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Priorities for Water Sector Reform
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Helena Dollimore Hastings and Rye Lab/Co-op | N/A | View |
| 18 Jun 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Asbestos Removal: Non-domestic Buildings
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Emma Lewell South Shields Lab | Sir Stephen Timms | View |
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Businesses in Rural Areas
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Steff Aquarone North Norfolk LD | Gareth Thomas | View |
| 04 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Environment Agency: East of England
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Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con | Emma Hardy | View |
| May - 08-21 May (3 debates) | |||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | |||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | |||
| 21 May 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Broadband and Mobile Connectivity: Rural Areas
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Anna Sabine Frome and East Somerset LD | Chris Bryant | View |
| 14 May 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Glass Packaging: Extended Producer Responsibility
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Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab | Mary Creagh | View |
| 08 May 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Cold and Damp Homes
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Alex Sobel Leeds Central and Headingley Lab/Co-op | Matthew Pennycook | View |
| April - 02-30 Apr (8 debates) | |||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | |||
| 30 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Global Deforestation
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Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab | Mary Creagh | View |
| 29 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Recycling of Tyres
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Tessa Munt Wells and Mendip Hills LD | Mary Creagh | View |
| 23 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Planning and Development: Bedfordshire
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Blake Stephenson Mid Bedfordshire Con | Matthew Pennycook | View |
| 08 Apr 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Radio Teleswitch Service Switch-off: Scotland
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland LD | Miatta Fahnbulleh | View |
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Fly-tipping: West Midlands
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Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con | Daniel Zeichner | View |
| 03 Apr 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Waste Incinerators
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Baggy Shanker Derby South Lab/Co-op | Mary Creagh | View |
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Thames Water: Government Support
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Luke Taylor Sutton and Cheam LD | Rebecca Pow | View |
| 02 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Digital Landlines: Rural Communities
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Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con | Chris Bryant | View |
| March - 04-26 Mar (7 debates) | |||
| 26 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Fly-tipping: Tatton
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | Mary Creagh | View |
| 25 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Construction Standards: New Build Homes
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Michelle Welsh Sherwood Forest Lab | Rushanara Ali | View |
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Nutrition for Growth Summit
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David Mundell Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale Con | Stephen Doughty | View |
| 12 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Housing Development Planning: Water Companies
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Helen Morgan North Shropshire LD | Matthew Pennycook | View |
| 05 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Renewables Obligation Certificate Scheme
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Terry Jermy South West Norfolk Lab | Kerry McCarthy | View |
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River Wandle Pollution
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Bobby Dean Carshalton and Wallington LD | Emma Hardy | View |
| 04 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Bathing Water Regulations
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Gideon Amos Taunton and Wellington LD | Emma Hardy | View |
| January - 08-29 Jan (5 debates) | |||
| 29 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Rural Housing Targets
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Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con | Matthew Pennycook | View |
| 28 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Solar Farms: Agricultural Land
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Roz Savage South Cotswolds LD | Sarah Jones | View |
| 15 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Rivers, Lakes and Seas: Water Quality
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Catherine Fookes Monmouthshire Lab | Emma Hardy | View |
| 14 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Coastguard Helicopter Services
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland LD | Mike Kane | View |
| 08 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Heat Batteries: Decarbonising Homes
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Deirdre Costigan Ealing Southall Lab | Miatta Fahnbulleh | View |
| 2024 - 10-18 Dec (2 debates) | |||
| December - 10-18 Dec (2 debates) | |||
| 18 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Gatwick Airspace Modernisation Review
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John Milne Horsham Lib Dem | Mike Kane | View |
| 10 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Cleve Hill Solar Park
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Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con | Kerry McCarthy | View |