Westminster Hall
142 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 - 16 Jan - 28 Feb (6 debates) | |||
| February - 01-28 Feb (5 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 (2 debates) | |||
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A14: Junction 10A
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Philip Hollobone Kettering Con | Guy Opperman | View |
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Cavity Wall Insulation: Government Support
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Hywel Williams Arfon PC | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 06 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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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 |
| 01 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Coastal and Rural Communities: Employment
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Virginia Crosbie None | Paul Maynard | View |
| January - 16 Jan (1 debate) | |||
| 16 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Child Poverty: Greater Manchester
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Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab | Jo Churchill | View |
| 2023 - 26 Jan - 29 Nov (29 debates) | |||
| November - 28-29 Nov (4 debates) | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Prisons in Wales — [James Gray in the Chair]
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Liz Saville-Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC | Edward Argar | View |
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Section 28 Repeal: 20th Anniversary — [Mr Virendra Sharma in the Chair]
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Ben Bradshaw Exeter Lab | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 28 Nov 2023 (2 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 |
| September - 13 Sep (1 debate) | |||
| 13 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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High Street Heritage and Conservation Areas — [Yvonne Fovargue in the Chair]
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Jack Brereton Stoke-on-Trent South Con | Rachel Maclean | 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 |
| 11 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Two-child Benefit Cap and Child Poverty
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Kim Johnson Liverpool Riverside Lab | Guy Opperman | 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 - 21 Jun (2 debates) | |||
| 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 |
| May - 17-24 May (4 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 |
| April - 19-26 Apr (3 debates) | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Antisocial Behaviour in Town Centres
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Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con | Sarah Dines | View |
| 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 - 01-30 Mar (5 debates) | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Easter Adjournment
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | Marcus Jones | View |
| 28 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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25 Years of Devolution in Wales
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Rob Roberts None | James Davies | View |
| 15 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Local Housing Allowance
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Hywel Williams Arfon PC | Mims Davies | 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 |
| 01 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Homes for Ukraine Scheme Anniversary — [Peter Dowd in the Chair]
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Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab | Felicity Buchan | View |
| February - 07-28 Feb (4 debates) | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Leaseholders and Managing Agents
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Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab | Lee Rowley | View |
| 22 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Electric Vehicles: Infrastructure — [Peter Bone in the Chair]
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Steve Brine Winchester Con | Huw Merriman | View |
| 09 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Brownfield Development and Green Belt
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Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con | Rachel Maclean | View |
| 07 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Bolton High Street Redevelopment — [Philip Davies in the Chair]
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Yasmin Qureshi Bolton South and Walkden Lab | Dehenna Davison | View |
| January - 26-31 Jan (2 debates) | |||
| 31 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Levelling-up Missions: East of England
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Dehenna Davison | View |
| 26 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Planning
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Lucy Frazer | View |
| 2022 - 20 Apr - 07 Dec (15 debates) | |||
| December - 07 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Employment and the High Street
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
| November - 15-23 Nov (3 debates) | |||
| 23 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Social Security Support for Children
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Anum Qaisar None | Guy Opperman | View |
| 17 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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War in Ukraine: Illicit Finance
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Leo Docherty | View |
| 15 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Housing Targets: Planning System
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Gordon Henderson Sittingbourne and Sheppey Con | Dehenna Davison | View |
| October - 12-25 Oct (4 debates) | |||
| 25 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Section 21 Evictions — [Caroline Nokes in the Chair]
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Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab | Andrew Stephenson | View |
| 20 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Homes and Buildings: Levelling Up Health and Wellbeing
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Andrew Stephenson | View |
| 18 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Cost of Living: Support for Young People
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Fabian Hamilton Leeds North East Lab | Richard Fuller | View |
| 12 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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New Developments on Green-belt Land
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Taiwo Owatemi Coventry North West Lab | Lee Rowley | View |
| July - 06-12 Jul (3 debates) | |||
| 12 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Night-time Economy: Hertfordshire
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Dean Russell None | Jane Hunt | View |
| 07 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Restoration and Renewal — [Derek Twigg in the Chair]
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Geoffrey Clifton-Brown North Cotswolds Con | Marcus Jones | View |
| 06 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Home Energy Efficiency: North of England — [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]
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Peter Gibson None | Greg Hands | View |
| June - 07-22 Jun (2 debates) | |||
| 22 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Building Safety Remediation: Leaseholders
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Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 07 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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GPs and Primary Care (North East Bedfordshire)
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Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con | Maria Caulfield | View |
| April - 20-27 Apr (2 debates) | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Affordable Housing (Devon and Cornwall) — [Stewart Hosie in the Chair]
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Selaine Saxby None | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 20 Apr 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Energy Price Cap: Residential Buildings with Communal Heating Systems
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Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Lab Co-op | Greg Hands | View |