Westminster Hall

2383 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 - 24 May - 28 Jun (50 debates)
June - 05-28 Jun (46 debates)
28 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Rosebank Oilfield: Environmental Impacts Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green Minister: Graham Stuart	Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green	Graham Stuart	View
27 Jun 2023 (5 debates)
Asylum Applicants: Mental Health and Wellbeing Gareth Bacon Orpington Con Minister: Sarah Dines	Gareth Bacon Orpington Con	Sarah Dines	View
Energy Company Obligation Schemes — [Ian Paisleyin the Chair] Ben Lake Ceredigion Preseli PC Minister: Amanda Solloway	Ben Lake Ceredigion Preseli PC	Amanda Solloway	View
Import and Sale of Fur Giles Watling Clacton Con Minister: Trudy Harrison	Giles Watling Clacton Con	Trudy Harrison	View
Population Growth: Impact of Immigration John Hayes South Holland and The Deepings Con Minister: Robert Jenrick	John Hayes South Holland and The Deepings Con	Robert Jenrick	View
Protection of Seals Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem Minister: N/A	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	N/A	View
26 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Road User Charging Schemes Nicholas Fletcher None Minister: Richard Holden	Nicholas Fletcher None	Richard Holden	View
22 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Mariana Dam Disaster Jim Shannon Strangford DUP Minister: Leo Docherty	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Leo Docherty	View
Volumetric Concrete Mobile Plants — [Clive Efford in the Chair] Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem Minister: Jesse Norman	Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem	Jesse Norman	View
21 Jun 2023 (5 debates)
Housing Infrastructure: Essex Priti Patel Witham Con Minister: Rachel Maclean	Priti Patel Witham Con	Rachel Maclean	View
Housing: Rhondda Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab Minister: Rachel Maclean	Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	Rachel Maclean	View
Tackling Loneliness and Connecting Communities — [Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair] Tracey Crouch Chatham and Aylesford Con Minister: Stuart Andrew	Tracey Crouch Chatham and Aylesford Con	Stuart Andrew	View
Ultra-processed Food Suzanne Webb None Minister: Neil O'Brien	Suzanne Webb None	Neil O'Brien	View
Veterans UK Gill Furniss Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough Lab Minister: Andrew Murrison	Gill Furniss Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough Lab	Andrew Murrison	View
20 Jun 2023 (5 debates)
Co-operatives and Alternative Businesses: Local Authority Support Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Lab Co-op Minister: Dehenna Davison	Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Lab Co-op	Dehenna Davison	View
Heritage Sites: Sustainability Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem Minister: N/A	Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem	N/A	View
Podiatry Workforce and Patient Care John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab Minister: Will Quince	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	Will Quince	View
Smokefree 2030 Target Bob Blackman Harrow East Con Minister: Neil O'Brien	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Neil O'Brien	View
Volunteer Groups in Rural Settings Anthony Mangnall None Minister: Stuart Andrew	Anthony Mangnall None	Stuart Andrew	View
19 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Cost of Living: Parental Leave and Pay Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab Minister: Mims Davies	Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab	Mims Davies	View
15 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS Mike Penning Hemel Hempstead Con Minister: Victoria Atkins	Mike Penning Hemel Hempstead Con	Victoria Atkins	View
Public Broadcasting in Scotland Pete Wishart Perth and Kinross-shire SNP Minister: N/A	Pete Wishart Perth and Kinross-shire SNP	N/A	View
14 Jun 2023 (5 debates)
Bank Closures: Stoke-on-Trent North Jonathan Gullis None Minister: Andrew Griffith	Jonathan Gullis None	Andrew Griffith	View
Hospice Services: Support Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con Minister: Helen Whately	Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con	Helen Whately	View
Insolvency Law and Director Disqualifications — [Mr Speaker in the Chair] Rebecca Long-Bailey Salford Lab Minister: Kevin Hollinrake	Rebecca Long-Bailey Salford Lab	Kevin Hollinrake	View
Publication of Claimant Data in County Court Judgments Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab Minister: Mike Freer	Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab	Mike Freer	View
Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con Minister: Huw Merriman	Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con	Huw Merriman	View
13 Jun 2023 (5 debates)
Cancer Medicines: Appraisals Jim Shannon Strangford DUP Minister: Will Quince	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Will Quince	View
Cryptocurrency Regulation Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP Minister: Andrew Griffith	Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP	Andrew Griffith	View
East West Rail: Bedford to Cambridge — [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair] Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con Minister: Huw Merriman	Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	Huw Merriman	View
New Hospital Programme and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Andrew Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab Minister: Will Quince	Andrew Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab	Will Quince	View
Tackling Rogue Builders Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con Minister: Nigel Huddleston	Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con	Nigel Huddleston	View
12 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Legislative Definition of Sex Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab Minister: Maria Caulfield	Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab	Maria Caulfield	View
08 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease Wayne David Caerphilly Lab Minister: Will Quince	Wayne David Caerphilly Lab	Will Quince	View
World Ocean Day — [Mrs Pauline Latham in the Chair] Sally-Ann Hart None Minister: Trudy Harrison	Sally-Ann Hart None	Trudy Harrison	View
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 - 24-25 May (4 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 (3 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

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