Westminster Hall
178 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 - 07 May (15 debates) | |||
| May - 07 May (1 debate) | |||
| 07 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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A226 Galley Hill Road — [David Mundell in the Chair]
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Gareth Johnson Dartford Con | Guy Opperman | View |
| April - 17-23 Apr (5 debates) | |||
| 23 Apr 2024 (4 debates) | |||
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Future of Rail Manufacturing
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Grahame Morris Easington Lab | Huw Merriman | View |
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Lithium: Critical Minerals Supply — [Sir Gary Streeter in the Chair]
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Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con | Jake Berry | View |
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Transport Infrastructure: Devon and Somerset
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Ian Liddell-Grainger Bridgwater and West Somerset Con | Guy Opperman | View |
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Unknown
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Guy Opperman Hexham Con | N/A | View |
| 17 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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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 |
| March - 06-26 Mar (2 debates) | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Cross-Solent Ferries
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Huw Merriman | View |
| 06 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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A379 Slapton Line
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Anthony Mangnall None | Guy Opperman | View |
| February - 01-28 Feb (4 debates) | |||
| 28 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Cycle Trails
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Tracey Crouch Chatham and Aylesford Con | Guy Opperman | View |
| 21 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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A14: Junction 10A
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Philip Hollobone Kettering Con | Guy Opperman | View |
| 20 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Young Drivers: Government Support
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Carla Lockhart Upper Bann DUP | N/A | 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 - 09-30 Jan (3 debates) | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Victims of Road Traffic Offences: Criminal Justice System
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Selaine Saxby None | Guy Opperman | View |
| 17 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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HS2 Cancellation and Network North
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Jack Brereton Stoke-on-Trent South Con | Huw Merriman | View |
| 09 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Great Western Main Line
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Richard Graham Gloucester Con | Huw Merriman | View |
| 2023 - 09 Jan - 05 Dec (34 debates) | |||
| December - 05 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| 05 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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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 |
| November - 28 Nov (1 debate) | |||
| 28 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Rural Communities: Government Support
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Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem | N/A | View |
| October - 17-25 Oct (4 debates) | |||
| 25 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Rural Postal Services: Sustainability
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Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
| 18 Oct 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Green Energy: Ports — [Judith Cummins in the Chair]
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Stephen Crabb Preseli Pembrokeshire Con | Graham Stuart | View |
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Railway Stations in Cumbria: Staffing Changes
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | Huw Merriman | View |
| 17 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Northampton Gateway Rail Freight Interchange: Development Consent Order Waiver
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Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con | Huw Merriman | View |
| September - 13-19 Sep (2 debates) | |||
| 19 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Further and Higher Education Students: Cost of Living
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Paul Blomfield Sheffield Central Lab | Robert Halfon | View |
| 13 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Railway Ticket Offices
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Chris Loder None | Huw Merriman | View |
| July - 05-19 Jul (2 debates) | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Camp Hill Line Railway Stations, Birmingham
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Tahir Ali Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley Lab | Huw Merriman | View |
| 05 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Robert Stephenson and Company: 200th Anniversary
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Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab | Huw Merriman | View |
| June - 14-26 Jun (3 debates) | |||
| 26 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Road User Charging Schemes
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Richard Holden | View |
| 22 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Volumetric Concrete Mobile Plants — [Clive Efford in the Chair]
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | Jesse Norman | View |
| 14 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail
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Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con | Huw Merriman | View |
| May - 03-24 May (8 debates) | |||
| 24 May 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Heathrow Airport Expansion
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Fleur Anderson Putney Lab | Jesse Norman | View |
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Network Rail: Doubledykes Crossing
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Peter Grant Glenrothes SNP | Richard Holden | View |
| 23 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Autonomous Last-mile Delivery
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Ben Everitt None | Jesse Norman | 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 (2 debates) | |||
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East Coast Main Line Funding
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | Jesse Norman | View |
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Rail Infrastructure: Wales
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Christina Rees Neath Lab | Huw Merriman | View |
| 09 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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A46 at Tewkesbury
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Laurence Robertson Tewkesbury Con | Richard Holden | View |
| 03 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Funding for Major Infrastructure Projects — [Mr Virendra Sharma in the Chair]
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | Gareth Davies | View |
| April - 25-26 Apr (3 debates) | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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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 |
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Rail Services: Carshalton and Wallington
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Elliot Colburn None | Huw Merriman | View |
| 25 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Motorways: Litter
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Mike Penning Hemel Hempstead Con | Richard Holden | View |
| March - 07 Mar (2 debates) | |||
| 07 Mar 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Decarbonising Rural Transport
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Selaine Saxby None | Jesse Norman | View |
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Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
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Stephen Hammond Wimbledon Con | Jesse Norman | View |
| February - 21-22 Feb (3 debates) | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Electric Vehicles: Infrastructure — [Peter Bone in the Chair]
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Steve Brine Winchester Con | Huw Merriman | View |
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Smart Motorways
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Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab | N/A | View |
| 21 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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A14: Kettering
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Philip Hollobone Kettering Con | Richard Holden | View |
| January - 09-25 Jan (5 debates) | |||
| 25 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Silsden and Steeton Bridge
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Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con | Richard Holden | View |
| 24 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Restoring Your Railway Fund
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Kevin Foster Torbay Con | Huw Merriman | View |
| 11 Jan 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Improving Driver Safety
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Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con | Richard Holden | View |
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M1: Junction 28
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Mark Fletcher None | Richard Holden | View |
| 09 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Road Traffic Collisions Involving Cats
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Richard Holden | View |
| 2022 - 20 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| December - 20 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| 20 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Future of Rail Services
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Stephen Hammond Wimbledon Con | Huw Merriman | View |