Westminster Hall
375 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 - 13 May (36 debates) | |||
| May - 07-13 May (5 debates) | |||
| 13 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Palestinians: Visa Scheme
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Cat Smith Lancaster and Wyre Lab | Tom Pursglove | View |
| 09 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Global Intergenerational Week 2024 — [Clive Efford in the Chair]
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Marion Fellows Motherwell and Wishaw SNP | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 08 May 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Recognition of Western Sahara as Moroccan
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Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con | David Rutley | View |
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Road Safety: Headlight Glare
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Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con | Anthony Browne | View |
| 07 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Illegal Immigration: Costs
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Andrea Jenkyns Morley and Outwood Con | Tom Pursglove | View |
| April - 16-30 Apr (7 debates) | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Sport Horse Industry: Import and Export Controls
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Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem | Mark Spencer | View |
| 24 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Football Index Collapse: Lessons Learned — [Mrs Sheryll Murray in the Chair]
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Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 23 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Future of Rail Manufacturing
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Grahame Morris Easington Lab | Huw Merriman | View |
| 17 Apr 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Antimicrobial Resistance
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Will Quince Colchester Con | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Spring Budget 2024: Welsh Economy — [Peter Dowd in the Chair]
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Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab | Fay Jones | View |
| 16 Apr 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Digital Skills and Careers
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Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP | Luke Hall | View |
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Human Rights: Consular Services — [Dame Caroline Dinenage in the Chair]
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Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem | David Rutley | View |
| March - 05-26 Mar (6 debates) | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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People Granted Asylum: Government Support
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | Michael Tomlinson | View |
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RNLI Bicentenary
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Anthony Mangnall None | Anthony Browne | View |
| 20 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Sri Lanka: Human Rights — [Dame Maria Miller in the Chair]
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Elliot Colburn None | Andrew Mitchell | View |
| 13 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Planning Reform
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Simon Clarke Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Con | Felicity Buchan | View |
| 12 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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State Pension Changes: Women
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Paul Maynard | View |
| 05 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Neonicotinoids and other Pesticides — [Gordon Henderson in the Chair]
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Samantha Dixon Chester North and Neston Lab | Mark Spencer | View |
| February - 07-27 Feb (9 debates) | |||
| 27 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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BBC News Impartiality: Government's Role — [Hannah Bardell in the Chair]
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Michael Ellis Northampton North Con | Julia Lopez | View |
| 26 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Financial Risk Checks for Gambling
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Christina Rees Neath Lab | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 21 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Steel Industry: Wales
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Nia Griffith Llanelli Lab | Nusrat Ghani | View |
| 20 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Register of Children not in School
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Flick Drummond Portsmouth South Con | Damian Hinds | View |
| 08 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Gaza: Humanitarian Aid and Children
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Apsana Begum Poplar and Limehouse Lab | Leo Docherty | View |
| 07 Feb 2024 (4 debates) | |||
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Kurdistan Region of Iraq
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Jack Lopresti Filton and Bradley Stoke Con | Leo Docherty | View |
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Mindfulness in Schools — [James Gray in the Chair]
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Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab | Damian Hinds | View |
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SEND Provision: Uxbridge and South Ruislip
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Steve Tuckwell None | David Johnston | View |
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Thames Water: Oxfordshire
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Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem | Robbie Moore | View |
| January - 10-30 Jan (9 debates) | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Future of UK Capital Markets
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Alun Cairns Vale of Glamorgan Con | Gareth Davies | View |
| 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 (2 debates) | |||
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Girlguiding UK: British Overseas Territories
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Stuart Andrew | View |
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Human Rights in Hong Kong — [Derek Twigg in the Chair]
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Tim Loughton East Worthing and Shoreham Con | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| 17 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Defined-Benefit Pension Schemes
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | Paul Maynard | View |
| 16 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Illegal Vapes
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Peter Gibson None | Andrea Leadsom | View |
| 11 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Smokefree Future
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | Andrea Leadsom | View |
| 10 Jan 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Afghanistan: UK Government Policy — [Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
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Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con | Andrew Mitchell | View |
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Musculoskeletal Conditions and Employment
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Margaret Greenwood Wirral West Lab | Mims Davies | View |
| 2023 - 20 Nov - 14 Dec (14 debates) | |||
| December - 05-14 Dec (11 debates) | |||
| 14 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Persecution of Buddhists: Tibet — [Valerie Vaz in the Chair]
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| 13 Dec 2023 (3 debates) | |||
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Broadband: Rural Communities — [Peter Dowd in the Chair]
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Chris Loder None | John Whittingdale | View |
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Copper Wire Telecoms
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | John Whittingdale | View |
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UK Military Action in Iraq: Declassified Documents
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Neale Hanvey None | Robert Courts | View |
| 12 Dec 2023 (3 debates) | |||
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Arms Export Licences: Israel — [Sir Christopher Chope in the Chair]
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Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party | Greg Hands | View |
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Middlewick Ranges — [Sir Charles Walker in the Chair]
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Will Quince Colchester Con | James Cartlidge | View |
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Public Sector Food Procurement
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Anthony Mangnall None | Mark Spencer | View |
| 11 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Israel and Palestine
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Cat Smith Lancaster and Wyre Lab | Leo Docherty | View |
| 06 Dec 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Elderly and Vulnerable People: Loneliness and Isolation — [Mr Virendra Sharma in the Chair]
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Derek Thomas St Ives Con | Stuart Andrew | View |
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Fatalities in Childbirth: Statutory Leave and Pay
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Darren Henry None | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
| 05 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Digital Devices: Search Powers at the UK Border
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Pauline Latham Mid Derbyshire Con | Laura Farris | View |
| November - 20-28 Nov (3 debates) | |||
| 28 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Havering Council: Funding
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Jon Cruddas Dagenham and Rainham Lab | Simon Hoare | View |
| 27 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Legislation on Dangerous Dogs
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Mark Spencer | 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 |