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
| Debate | Lead MP | Minister | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - 22 Mar - 03 May (50 debates) | |||
| May - 02-03 May (6 debates) | |||
| 03 May 2023 (3 debates) | |||
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Environmental Land Management Scheme: Funding for Upland Areas
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | Mark Spencer | View |
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Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging
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Nia Griffith Llanelli Lab | Rebecca Pow | View |
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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 |
| 02 May 2023 (3 debates) | |||
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Marine Protected Areas
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Chris Grayling Epsom and Ewell Con | Trudy Harrison | View |
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Terminal Illness: Early Access to Pensions
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Dave Doogan Angus and Perthshire Glens SNP | Laura Trott | View |
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Vaping: Under-18s
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Neil Hudson Epping Forest Con | Neil O'Brien | View |
| April - 17-27 Apr (25 debates) | |||
| 27 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Imprisonment for Public Protection Sentences
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Bob Neill Bromley and Chislehurst Con | Damian Hinds | View |
| 26 Apr 2023 (5 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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Antisocial Behaviour in Town Centres
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Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con | Sarah Dines | View |
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Artificial Intelligence and the Labour Market — [Dame Maria Miller in the Chair]
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Mick Whitley None | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
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Office for Students
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Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab | Robert Halfon | View |
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Rail Services: Carshalton and Wallington
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Elliot Colburn None | Huw Merriman | View |
| 25 Apr 2023 (5 debates) | |||
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Affordable Homes Programme — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | Lee Rowley | View |
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Energy Suppliers and Consumer Rights
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | Amanda Solloway | View |
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Hunger: East Africa and the Horn of Africa
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Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP | Leo Docherty | View |
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Motorways: Litter
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Mike Penning Hemel Hempstead Con | Richard Holden | View |
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Universal Infant Free School Meals
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Steve Brine Winchester Con | Nick Gibb | View |
| 24 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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UK’s Exit from the European Union
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Martyn Day Linlithgow and East Falkirk SNP | Leo Docherty | View |
| 20 Apr 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Landmine Awareness
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Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
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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 (5 debates) | |||
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Asbestos in Workplaces
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Jane Hunt None | N/A | View |
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Food Security and Farming
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Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con | Mark Spencer | View |
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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 |
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Human Rights in Myanmar
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Naseem Shah Bradford West Lab | Andrew Mitchell | View |
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Litter Action Groups
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Virendra Sharma Ealing, Southall Lab | Rebecca Pow | View |
| 18 Apr 2023 (5 debates) | |||
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Dalgety Bay: Radioactive Contamination and Remediation Works
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Neale Hanvey None | Alex Chalk | View |
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Farming on Dartmoor — [Stewart Hosie in the Chair]
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Geoffrey Cox Torridge and Tavistock Con | Mark Spencer | View |
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Parish and Town Council Precepts
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David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con | Lee Rowley | View |
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Religious Minorities in Nigeria
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
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Research and Development Funding and Horizon Europe
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Paul Blomfield Sheffield Central Lab | Paul Scully | View |
| 17 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response: International Agreement
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| March - 22-30 Mar (19 debates) | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Christianity in Society
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Felicity Buchan | View |
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Easter Adjournment
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | Marcus Jones | View |
| 29 Mar 2023 (5 debates) | |||
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Electronics Technology Skills: North Lancashire
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David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con | Robert Halfon | View |
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Fuel Costs: Rural Households and Communities
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Angela Crawley Lanark and Hamilton East SNP | Amanda Solloway | View |
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Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery
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Peter Bone Wellingborough Con | Sarah Dines | View |
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Spring Budget: Wales — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab | James Davies | View |
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Unpaid Work Trials
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Stewart McDonald Glasgow South SNP | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
| 28 Mar 2023 (5 debates) | |||
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25 Years of Devolution in Wales
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Rob Roberts None | James Davies | View |
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Bereaved Children: Registry — [Sir Gary Streeter in the Chair]
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Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem | Claire Coutinho | View |
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Hospital Provision: Tees Valley
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Jill Mortimer None | Will Quince | View |
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Medical Technology Regulations and the NHS
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Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con | Will Quince | View |
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P&O Ferries Redundancies
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Ian Lavery Blyth and Ashington Lab | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
| 27 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Home Education
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Nick Gibb | View |
| 23 Mar 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Support for Women in Poverty — [Virendra Sharma in the Chair]
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Mims Davies | View |
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Whistleblowing Awareness Week
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Mary Robinson Cheadle Con | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
| 22 Mar 2023 (4 debates) | |||
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Family Court Reform and CAFCASS
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Taiwo Owatemi Coventry North West Lab | N/A | View |
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International Child Abduction — [Judith Cummins in the Chair]
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David Simmonds Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Con | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
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Solar Rooftop Installations
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Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green | Graham Stuart | View |
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Specialist Workforce
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Geraint Davies Swansea West Lab | Claire Coutinho | View |