Westminster Hall
166 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 - 09 Jan - 06 Nov (25 debates) | |||
| November - 06 Nov (1 debate) | |||
| 06 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Fuel Poverty — [Sir Roger Gale in the Chair]
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | Michael Shanks | View |
| October - 15-23 Oct (4 debates) | |||
| 23 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Holiday and Second Homes Regulation: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
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Andrew George St Ives Lib Dem | Alex Norris | View |
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Rough Sleeping
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Deirdre Costigan Ealing Southall Lab | Rushanara Ali | View |
| 16 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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City and Town Centres: Regeneration — [Martin Vickers in the Chair]
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Catherine Atkinson Derby North Lab | Alex Norris | View |
| 15 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Estate Adoption: North-east England — [Carolyn Harris in the Chair]
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Emma Foody Cramlington and Killingworth Lab Co-op | Matthew Pennycook | View |
| September - 10-12 Sep (4 debates) | |||
| 12 Sep 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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New Housing: Environmental Standards — [Graham Stringer in the Chair]
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Ellie Chowns North Herefordshire Green | Alex Norris | View |
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Short-term Lets: Regulation
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Rachel Blake Cities of London and Westminster Lab Co-op | Rushanara Ali | View |
| 11 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Rural Depopulation — [Valerie Vaz in the Chair]
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Torcuil Crichton Na h-Eileanan an Iar Lab | Seema Malhotra | View |
| 10 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Exempt Supported Accommodation
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Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op | Rushanara Ali | View |
| May - 01-15 May (5 debates) | |||
| 15 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Gypsy and Traveller Sites
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Philip Hollobone Kettering Con | Lee Rowley | 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 |
| 01 May 2024 (3 debates) | |||
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Chatham Docks Basin 3 Redevelopment
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Kelly Tolhurst Rochester and Strood Con | Lee Rowley | View |
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Housing Delivery And Youth Homelessness In London
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Felicity Buchan None | N/A | View |
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Youth Homelessness — [Dame Siobhain McDonagh in the Chair]
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Paula Barker Liverpool Wavertree Lab | Felicity Buchan | View |
| March - 12-26 Mar (3 debates) | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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People Granted Asylum: Government Support
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | Michael Tomlinson | 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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Social Housing Occupancy
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | Jacob Young | View |
| February - 01-28 Feb (7 debates) | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Leasehold Reform and New Homes
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Neil O'Brien Harborough, Oadby and Wigston Con | Lee Rowley | View |
| 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 |
| 06 Feb 2024 (3 debates) | |||
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Homes for Ukraine Scheme: Potential Extension — [Mr Virendra Sharma in the Chair]
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Pauline Latham Mid Derbyshire Con | Tom Pursglove | View |
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Nursery Provision: South-west England
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Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Lab Co-op | N/A | View |
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Nursery Closures And Childcare Crisis In The South West
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Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Lab Co-op | N/A | View |
| 01 Feb 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Coastal and Rural Communities: Employment
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Virginia Crosbie None | Paul Maynard | View |
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Living Standards
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Stewart McDonald Glasgow South SNP | Bim Afolami | View |
| January - 09 Jan (1 debate) | |||
| 09 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Cost of Living in Scotland
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David Linden Glasgow East SNP | John Lamont | View |
| 2023 - 29 Mar - 29 Nov (25 debates) | |||
| November - 21-29 Nov (6 debates) | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Rural Councils: Funding
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Chris Loder None | Simon Hoare | View |
| 28 Nov 2023 (3 debates) | |||
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Havering Council: Funding
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Jon Cruddas Dagenham and Rainham Lab | Simon Hoare | View |
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Housing in Tourist Destinations — [Sir Charles Walker in the Chair]
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Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con | Lee Rowley | View |
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Rural Communities: Government Support
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Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem | N/A | View |
| 21 Nov 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Energy Costs and Charges
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Kenny MacAskill None | Amanda Solloway | View |
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RAAC: St Leonard’s, Durham
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Mary Foy City of Durham Lab | Damian Hinds | View |
| July - 05-18 Jul (4 debates) | |||
| 18 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Cost of Living: Private rented sector — [Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
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Andrew Western Stretford and Urmston Lab | Rachel Maclean | View |
| 13 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Freehold Estate Management Fees — [Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
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Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem | Rachel Maclean | View |
| 10 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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New Housing: Swift Bricks
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Matt Vickers Stockton West Con | Dehenna Davison | View |
| 05 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Freehold and Leasehold Reform — [Mr Virendra Sharma in the Chair]
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Gareth Johnson Dartford Con | Rachel Maclean | View |
| June - 13-28 Jun (6 debates) | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Mortgage Prisoners
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Martin Docherty West Dunbartonshire SNP | Andrew Griffith | View |
| 27 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Population Growth: Impact of Immigration
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John Hayes South Holland and The Deepings Con | Robert Jenrick | View |
| 21 Jun 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Housing Infrastructure: Essex
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Priti Patel Witham Con | Rachel Maclean | View |
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Housing: Rhondda
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Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab | Rachel Maclean | View |
| 14 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Bank Closures: Stoke-on-Trent North
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Jonathan Gullis None | Andrew Griffith | View |
| 13 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Tackling Rogue Builders
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Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con | Nigel Huddleston | View |
| May - 10-24 May (5 debates) | |||
| 24 May 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Private Rented Sector: Regulation
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Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab | Rachel Maclean | View |
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Social Housing: Furniture Affordability
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Paul Maynard Blackpool North and Cleveleys Con | Mims Davies | View |
| 23 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Short-term Holiday Lets: Planning
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Kevin Foster Torbay Con | Rachel Maclean | View |
| 17 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Council Tax and Stamp Duty Alternatives
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Simon Fell None | Andrew Griffith | View |
| 10 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Small and Medium-sized House Builders — [Mr Lawrence Robertson in the Chair]
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Andrew Lewer Northampton South Con | Rachel Maclean | View |
| April - 19-25 Apr (2 debates) | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Affordable Homes Programme — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | Lee Rowley | View |
| 19 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Future of Social Housing — [Ian Paisley in the Chair]
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Mike Amesbury Weaver Vale Lab | Rachel Maclean | View |
| March - 29 Mar (2 debates) | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Fuel Costs: Rural Households and Communities
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Angela Crawley Lanark and Hamilton East SNP | Amanda Solloway | View |
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Spring Budget: Wales — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab | James Davies | View |