Westminster Hall

2348 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

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Debate	Lead MP	Minister	Actions
2023 - 03 May - 07 Jun (50 debates)
June - 05-07 Jun (11 debates)
07 Jun 2023 (5 debates)
Asylum-seeking Children: Hotel Accommodation Deidre Brock Edinburgh North and Leith SNP Minister: Robert Jenrick	Deidre Brock Edinburgh North and Leith SNP	Robert Jenrick	View
Hazaras in Afghanistan Paul Bristow None Minister: Andrew Mitchell	Paul Bristow None	Andrew Mitchell	View
Iran Brendan Clarke-Smith None Minister: Andrew Mitchell	Brendan Clarke-Smith None	Andrew Mitchell	View
Professional Wrestling: Event Licensing and Guidance Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab Minister: John Whittingdale	Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab	John Whittingdale	View
Pupil Roll Numbers and School Closures: London — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair] Florence Eshalomi Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Lab Co-op Minister: Nick Gibb	Florence Eshalomi Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Lab Co-op	Nick Gibb	View
06 Jun 2023 (5 debates)
Afghan Women and Girls Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem Minister: David Rutley	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	David Rutley	View
Children's Access to Books — [Sir Christopher Chope in the Chair] Alexander Stafford None Minister: Nick Gibb	Alexander Stafford None	Nick Gibb	View
Immigration Rules: Offshore Workers Kenny MacAskill None Minister: Chris Philp	Kenny MacAskill None	Chris Philp	View
Isle of Wight: Island Designation Status and Landscape Protection Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con Minister: Trudy Harrison	Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	Trudy Harrison	View
Net Zero: 2050 Target Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con Minister: Graham Stuart	Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	Graham Stuart	View
05 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Higher Education Students: Statutory Duty of Care Nicholas Fletcher None Minister: Robert Halfon	Nicholas Fletcher None	Robert Halfon	View
May - 03-25 May (39 debates)
25 May 2023 (1 debate)
Inshore Industry Fishing Crews: Visas Jim Shannon Strangford DUP Minister: Robert Jenrick	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Robert Jenrick	View
24 May 2023 (5 debates)
Heathrow Airport Expansion Fleur Anderson Putney Lab Minister: Jesse Norman	Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	Jesse Norman	View
NHS Dentists: South-West England — [Julie Elliott in the Chair] Chris Loder None Minister: Neil O'Brien	Chris Loder None	Neil O'Brien	View
Network Rail: Doubledykes Crossing Peter Grant Glenrothes SNP Minister: Richard Holden	Peter Grant Glenrothes SNP	Richard Holden	View
Private Rented Sector: Regulation Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab Minister: Rachel Maclean	Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab	Rachel Maclean	View
Social Housing: Furniture Affordability Paul Maynard Blackpool North and Cleveleys Con Minister: Mims Davies	Paul Maynard Blackpool North and Cleveleys Con	Mims Davies	View
23 May 2023 (5 debates)
Autonomous Last-mile Delivery Ben Everitt None Minister: Jesse Norman	Ben Everitt None	Jesse Norman	View
Cost of Living: Healthy Start Scheme — [Derek Twigg in the Chair] Andrew Western Stretford and Urmston Lab Minister: Neil O'Brien	Andrew Western Stretford and Urmston Lab	Neil O'Brien	View
Healthcare Services: Carshalton and Wallington Elliot Colburn None Minister: Neil O'Brien	Elliot Colburn None	Neil O'Brien	View
Short-term Holiday Lets: Planning Kevin Foster Torbay Con Minister: Rachel Maclean	Kevin Foster Torbay Con	Rachel Maclean	View
Sub-postmasters and Sub-postmistresses: Remuneration Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem Minister: Kevin Hollinrake	Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem	Kevin Hollinrake	View
22 May 2023 (1 debate)
Cost of Living: Financial Support for Disabled People Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab Minister: Tom Pursglove	Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab	Tom Pursglove	View
18 May 2023 (2 debates)
National Numeracy Day — [Dame Maria Miller in the Chair] Bob Blackman Harrow East Con Minister: Nick Gibb	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Nick Gibb	View
Plastic Pollution in the Ocean Selaine Saxby None Minister: Rebecca Pow	Selaine Saxby None	Rebecca Pow	View
17 May 2023 (5 debates)
Council Tax and Stamp Duty Alternatives Simon Fell None Minister: Andrew Griffith	Simon Fell None	Andrew Griffith	View
Eye Health: National Strategy Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab Minister: Neil O'Brien	Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab	Neil O'Brien	View
Food Price Inflation and Food Banks Beth Winter None Minister: Mark Spencer	Beth Winter None	Mark Spencer	View
Future of Stoma Care Giles Watling Clacton Con Minister: Will Quince	Giles Watling Clacton Con	Will Quince	View
Public Bodies and VAT George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con Minister: Victoria Atkins	George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con	Victoria Atkins	View
16 May 2023 (5 debates)
Abuse and Sexual Assaults in the NHS: Investigations Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem Minister: Maria Caulfield	Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem	Maria Caulfield	View
Corporate Profit and Inflation Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab Minister: Andrew Griffith	Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	Andrew Griffith	View
Dental Services: East of England — [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair] Richard Bacon South Norfolk Con Minister: Neil O'Brien	Richard Bacon South Norfolk Con	Neil O'Brien	View
Farmers, Supermarkets and Food Supply Chains Gordon Henderson Sittingbourne and Sheppey Con Minister: Mark Spencer	Gordon Henderson Sittingbourne and Sheppey Con	Mark Spencer	View
People with Disabilities: Cost of Living Marion Fellows Motherwell and Wishaw SNP Minister: Tom Pursglove	Marion Fellows Motherwell and Wishaw SNP	Tom Pursglove	View
15 May 2023 (1 debate)
Food Labelling and Allergies Nicholas Fletcher None Minister: Neil O'Brien	Nicholas Fletcher None	Neil O'Brien	View
11 May 2023 (2 debates)
Allergy Awareness Week Jon Cruddas Dagenham and Rainham Lab Minister: Helen Whately	Jon Cruddas Dagenham and Rainham Lab	Helen Whately	View
High Street Bank Closures and Banking Hubs — [Philip Davies in the Chair] Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con Minister: Gareth Davies	Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con	Gareth Davies	View
10 May 2023 (5 debates)
Centre-assessed Grades Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con Minister: Nick Gibb	Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con	Nick Gibb	View
East Coast Main Line Funding Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab Minister: Jesse Norman	Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab	Jesse Norman	View
Prison Officers: Pension Age Gordon Henderson Sittingbourne and Sheppey Con Minister: Damian Hinds	Gordon Henderson Sittingbourne and Sheppey Con	Damian Hinds	View
Rail Infrastructure: Wales Christina Rees Neath Lab Minister: Huw Merriman	Christina Rees Neath Lab	Huw Merriman	View
Small and Medium-sized House Builders — [Mr Lawrence Robertson in the Chair] Andrew Lewer Northampton South Con Minister: Rachel Maclean	Andrew Lewer Northampton South Con	Rachel Maclean	View
09 May 2023 (5 debates)
A46 at Tewkesbury Laurence Robertson Tewkesbury Con Minister: Richard Holden	Laurence Robertson Tewkesbury Con	Richard Holden	View
School and College Funding: The Midlands — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair] Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party Minister: Robert Halfon	Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party	Robert Halfon	View
Ukraine: Special Tribunal Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem Minister: David Rutley	Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	David Rutley	View
Victims’ and Offenders’ Rights Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab Minister: Edward Argar	Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab	Edward Argar	View
Yemen: Humanitarian Situation and Children’s Rights Carol Monaghan Glasgow North West SNP Minister: David Rutley	Carol Monaghan Glasgow North West SNP	David Rutley	View
03 May 2023 (2 debates)
Branded Medicines Voluntary Scheme and the Life Sciences Vision Anne Marie Morris Newton Abbot Con Minister: Will Quince	Anne Marie Morris Newton Abbot Con	Will Quince	View
Child Poverty in the North Emma Lewell South Shields Lab Minister: Mims Davies	Emma Lewell South Shields Lab	Mims Davies	View

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