Westminster Hall
283 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 - 15-30 Jan (8 debates) | |||
| January - 15-30 Jan (8 debates) | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Somerset Council: Funding and Governance
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Marcus Fysh Yeovil Con | Simon Hoare | View |
| 24 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Mentoring
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Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP | David Johnston | View |
| 23 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Heather Burning on Peatlands
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Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab | Robbie Moore | View |
| 18 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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COP10: WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
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Andrew Lewer Northampton South Con | Andrea Leadsom | View |
| 17 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Morecambe Town Council Precepts
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David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con | Simon Hoare | View |
| 16 Jan 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Child Poverty: Greater Manchester
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Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab | Jo Churchill | View |
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Heritage Assets: Uxbridge and South Ruislip
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Steve Tuckwell None | Julia Lopez | View |
| 15 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Foster Carers: Allowances and Tax Arrangements
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Martyn Day Linlithgow and East Falkirk SNP | David Johnston | View |
| 2023 - 28 Mar - 14 Dec (42 debates) | |||
| December - 05-14 Dec (8 debates) | |||
| 14 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Spiking
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Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab | Thomas Tugendhat | 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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Kettering Bingo Hall: Community Ownership Fund
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Philip Hollobone Kettering Con | N/A | View |
| 12 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Middlewick Ranges — [Sir Charles Walker in the Chair]
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Will Quince Colchester Con | James Cartlidge | View |
| 06 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Hertfordshire SEND Services: Ofsted Findings
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Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem | David Johnston | View |
| 05 Dec 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Road Humps and 20 mph Speed Limits
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Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con | Guy Opperman | View |
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Zero-emission Buses and Air Quality in Sheffield
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Paul Blomfield Sheffield Central Lab | Anthony Browne | View |
| November - 16-29 Nov (5 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 (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 |
| 27 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Legislation on Dangerous Dogs
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Mark Spencer | View |
| 16 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Heritage Pubs — [Martin Vickers in the Chair]
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Marco Longhi None | Simon Hoare | View |
| October - 17-24 Oct (2 debates) | |||
| 24 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Funding for Parks
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Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind | Jacob Young | View |
| 17 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Safe Asylum Routes: Afghan Refugees
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Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab | Robert Jenrick | View |
| September - 05-12 Sep (3 debates) | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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LGBT+ People and Spouses: Social Care
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | Neil O'Brien | View |
| 05 Sep 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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British Nationals Detained Overseas
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Marie Rimmer St Helens South and Whiston Lab | Leo Docherty | View |
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Mains Water Connections: Cost for Rural Communities
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Simon Clarke Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Con | Rebecca Pow | View |
| July - 04-19 Jul (6 debates) | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Planning and Solar Farms — [Caroline Nokes in the Chair]
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Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con | Andrew Bowie | View |
| 17 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Teaching Assistant Pay
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Nick Gibb | View |
| 12 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Abandoned Vehicles: Public Highways
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Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con | Trudy Harrison | View |
| 11 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Antisocial Behaviour and Off-road Bikes
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Matt Vickers Stockton West Con | Chris Philp | 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 |
| 04 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Levelling Up: South-west
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Ian Liddell-Grainger Bridgwater and West Somerset Con | Dehenna Davison | View |
| June - 06-27 Jun (7 debates) | |||
| 27 Jun 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Asylum Applicants: Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Gareth Bacon Orpington Con | Sarah Dines | View |
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Energy Company Obligation Schemes — [Ian Paisleyin the Chair]
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Ben Lake Ceredigion Preseli PC | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 26 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Road User Charging Schemes
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Richard Holden | View |
| 20 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Co-operatives and Alternative Businesses: Local Authority Support
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Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Lab Co-op | Dehenna Davison | View |
| 07 Jun 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Professional Wrestling: Event Licensing and Guidance
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Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab | John Whittingdale | View |
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Pupil Roll Numbers and School Closures: London — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Florence Eshalomi Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Lab Co-op | Nick Gibb | View |
| 06 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Isle of Wight: Island Designation Status and Landscape Protection
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Trudy Harrison | View |
| May - 09-24 May (4 debates) | |||
| 24 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Network Rail: Doubledykes Crossing
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Peter Grant Glenrothes SNP | Richard Holden | 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 |
| 16 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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People with Disabilities: Cost of Living
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Marion Fellows Motherwell and Wishaw SNP | Tom Pursglove | View |
| 09 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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A46 at Tewkesbury
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Laurence Robertson Tewkesbury Con | Richard Holden | View |
| April - 18-26 Apr (5 debates) | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Abingdon Lodge Hill Junction and Local Infrastructure
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Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem | Rachel Maclean | View |
| 25 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Motorways: Litter
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Mike Penning Hemel Hempstead Con | Richard Holden | View |
| 20 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Medicinal Cannabis: Economic Contribution — [Graham Stringer in the Chair]
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Will Quince | View |
| 19 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Litter Action Groups
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Virendra Sharma Ealing, Southall Lab | Rebecca Pow | View |
| 18 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Parish and Town Council Precepts
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David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con | Lee Rowley | View |
| March - 28-29 Mar (2 debates) | |||
| 29 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
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Peter Bone Wellingborough Con | Sarah Dines | View |
| 28 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Hospital Provision: Tees Valley
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Jill Mortimer None | Will Quince | View |