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
| Debate | Lead MP | Minister | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - 14 Mar - 25 Apr (50 debates) | |||
| April - 17-25 Apr (16 debates) | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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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 - 14-30 Mar (34 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 |
| 21 Mar 2023 (5 debates) | |||
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Altitude Sickness: Travel Advice
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Rob Roberts None | David Rutley | View |
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Commonwealth Day
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James Duddridge Rochford and Southend East Con | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
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Energy Charter Treaty
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Chris Skidmore Kingswood Con | Andrew Bowie | View |
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Energy Support for Farms — [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]
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Carla Lockhart Upper Bann DUP | Andrew Bowie | View |
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Social Mobility
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David Evennett Bexleyheath and Crayford Con | Mims Davies | View |
| 20 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Cash Acceptance
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Martyn Day Linlithgow and East Falkirk SNP | Andrew Griffith | View |
| 16 Mar 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Car Parking: Care Workers — [Sir Robert Syms in the Chair]
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Damien Moore Southport Con | Helen Whately | View |
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Relations with China: Xi Jinping Presidency
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Leo Docherty | View |
| 15 Mar 2023 (5 debates) | |||
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Access to Sport: People with Colour Blindness
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Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab | Stuart Andrew | View |
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Levelling Up Fund: Tipton and Wednesbury
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Shaun Bailey None | Felicity Buchan | View |
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Local Housing Allowance
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Hywel Williams Arfon PC | Mims Davies | View |
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan
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Kevan Jones North Durham Lab | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Shellfish Aquaculture — [Julie Elliott in the Chair]
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Anthony Mangnall None | Mark Spencer | View |
| 14 Mar 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Cancer Care
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Nicola Richards None | Helen Whately | View |
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Knife Crime: West Midlands
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Suzanne Webb None | Chris Philp | View |