Westminster Hall
196 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 - 09 Jan - 10 Oct (19 debates) | |||
| October - 10 Oct (1 debate) | |||
| 10 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Gaza and Humanitarian Aid
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Ayoub Khan Birmingham Perry Barr Ind | Hamish Falconer | View |
| September - 04 Sep (1 debate) | |||
| 04 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind | Anneliese Dodds | View |
| May - 08-15 May (5 debates) | |||
| 15 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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[Christina Rees in the Chair]
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Andrew Mitchell | View |
| 14 May 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Prevention of Sexual Violence in Conflict — [Sir Charles Walker in the Chair]
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Sharon Hodgson Washington and Gateshead South Lab | Andrew Mitchell | View |
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Sudan And Ethiopia Sexual Violence Abuses
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Lyn Brown West Ham Lab | N/A | View |
| 08 May 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Countering Iran’s Hostile Activities — [Gordon Henderson in the Chair]
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Margaret Hodge Barking Lab | Nusrat Ghani | View |
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Recognition of Western Sahara as Moroccan
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Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con | David Rutley | View |
| April - 16-25 Apr (2 debates) | |||
| 25 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Global Ocean Treaty — [Valerie Vaz in the Chair]
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Kevin Foster Torbay Con | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| 16 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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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 - 20 Mar (1 debate) | |||
| 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 |
| February - 06-20 Feb (4 debates) | |||
| 20 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Balochistan: Human Rights
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John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | 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 (1 debate) | |||
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Kurdistan Region of Iraq
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Jack Lopresti Filton and Bradley Stoke Con | Leo Docherty | View |
| 06 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Freedom of Religion and Belief in Nigeria
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Leo Docherty | View |
| January - 09-24 Jan (5 debates) | |||
| 24 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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International Human Rights Abuses: UK Response — [Dame Maria Miller in the Chair]
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Sarah Owen Luton North Lab | David Rutley | 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 |
| 10 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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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 |
| 09 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Malaria and Neglected Tropical Diseases
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Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| 2023 - 17 Apr - 18 Dec (31 debates) | |||
| December - 05-18 Dec (6 debates) | |||
| 18 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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International Health Regulations 2005
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Cat Smith Lancaster and Wyre Lab | Andrew Stephenson | View |
| 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 (1 debate) | |||
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UK Military Action in Iraq: Declassified Documents
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Neale Hanvey None | Robert Courts | View |
| 12 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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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 |
| 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 |
| 05 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Sri Lankan Tamils and Human Rights — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
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Martyn Day Linlithgow and East Falkirk SNP | Leo Docherty | View |
| November - 21 Nov (1 debate) | |||
| 21 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Debt in Africa — [Martin Vickers in the Chair]
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| October - 17-25 Oct (4 debates) | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Government Support for a Circular Economy
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Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con | Rebecca Pow | View |
| 19 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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UN Sustainable Development Goals
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Vicky Ford Chelmsford Con | Andrew Mitchell | View |
| 18 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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UK Support for Stability in Libya
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Fabian Hamilton Leeds North East Lab | David Rutley | View |
| 17 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene: Sustainable Development
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Matthew Offord Hendon Con | Leo Docherty | View |
| September - 05-12 Sep (4 debates) | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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At-risk Academics: UK Support
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Julian Lewis New Forest East Con | Sarah Dines | View |
| 07 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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UK’s Relationship with Mexico
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Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab | David Rutley | View |
| 06 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Ahmadi Muslims: Pakistan
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Elliot Colburn None | Leo Docherty | View |
| 05 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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British Nationals Detained Overseas
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Marie Rimmer St Helens South and Whiston Lab | Leo Docherty | View |
| July - 04-12 Jul (5 debates) | |||
| 12 Jul 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights: Overseas Aid
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Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab | Andrew Mitchell | View |
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UK-Mongolian Relations
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Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| 06 Jul 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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NATO Summit: Vilnius
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Alec Shelbrooke Wetherby and Easingwold Con | Andrew Mitchell | View |
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foreign affairs committee
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None | N/A | View |
| 04 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Srebrenica Memorial Week
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Yasmin Qureshi Bolton South and Walkden Lab | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| June - 06-28 Jun (5 debates) | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Hong Kong National Security Law Anniversary — [Sir George Howarth in the Chair]
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Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con | Leo Docherty | View |
| 22 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Mariana Dam Disaster
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Leo Docherty | View |
| 07 Jun 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Hazaras in Afghanistan
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Paul Bristow None | Andrew Mitchell | View |
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Iran
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Brendan Clarke-Smith None | Andrew Mitchell | View |
| 06 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Afghan Women and Girls
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | David Rutley | View |
| May - 09 May (1 debate) | |||
| 09 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Yemen: Humanitarian Situation and Children’s Rights
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Carol Monaghan Glasgow North West SNP | David Rutley | View |
| April - 17-25 Apr (5 debates) | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Hunger: East Africa and the Horn of Africa
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Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP | Leo Docherty | View |
| 20 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Landmine Awareness
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Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| 19 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Human Rights in Myanmar
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Naseem Shah Bradford West Lab | Andrew Mitchell | View |
| 18 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Religious Minorities in Nigeria
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| 17 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response: International Agreement
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |