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 |
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| 2023 - 17 Jan - 22 Feb (50 debates) | |||
| February - 01-22 Feb (24 debates) | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Smart Motorways
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Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab | N/A | View |
| 21 Feb 2023 (5 debates) | |||
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A14: Kettering
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Philip Hollobone Kettering Con | Richard Holden | View |
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Childcare: Affordability and Availability
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Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab | Claire Coutinho | View |
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Freeports: Wales
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Virginia Crosbie None | James Davies | View |
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Missing Person Case: Cathryn Holdsworth
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Holly Lynch Halifax Lab | Chris Philp | View |
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Performance-enhancing Drugs and Body Image — [David Mundell in the Chair]
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Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con | Neil O'Brien | View |
| 09 Feb 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Brownfield Development and Green Belt
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Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con | Rachel Maclean | View |
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Sunscreen Products: VAT — [Mr Virendra Sharma in the Chair]
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Amy Callaghan None | Victoria Atkins | View |
| 08 Feb 2023 (3 debates) | |||
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Climate Change and Biodiversity
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Sally-Ann Hart None | Daniel Zeichner | View |
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National HIV Testing Week 2023
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Maggie Throup Erewash Con | Neil O'Brien | View |
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Women’s Football: Talent Pathways and Player Wellbeing
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Julie Elliott Sunderland Central Lab | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 07 Feb 2023 (5 debates) | |||
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Bolton High Street Redevelopment — [Philip Davies in the Chair]
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Yasmin Qureshi Bolton South and Walkden Lab | Dehenna Davison | View |
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Cammell Laird Workers Imprisoned in 1984 — [Sir Christopher Chope in the Chair]
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Gareth Thomas Harrow West Lab Co-op | Edward Argar | View |
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Children's Mental Health Services: Lincolnshire
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Gareth Davies Grantham and Bourne Con | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Levelling-up Fund Round 2: Bidding Process
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Anne McLaughlin Glasgow North East SNP | Dehenna Davison | View |
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Saving for Later Life
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Stephen Timms East Ham Lab | Laura Trott | View |
| 06 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Autism and ADHD Assessments
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Elliot Colburn None | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 02 Feb 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Cystic Fibrosis: Living Costs
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Helen Whately | View |
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High Income Child Benefit Charge — [Graham Stringer in the Chair]
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Martyn Day Linlithgow and East Falkirk SNP | Victoria Atkins | View |
| 01 Feb 2023 (5 debates) | |||
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Artificial Intelligence: Intellectual Property Rights
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Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem | George Freeman | View |
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Diagnosis
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Bee-killing Pesticides
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Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Lab Co-op | Mark Spencer | View |
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EU Funding: Northern Ireland
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Claire Hanna Belfast South and Mid Down SDLP | Dehenna Davison | View |
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Violence Against Women and Girls: Sentencing — [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]
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Cherilyn Mackrory None | Edward Argar | View |
| January - 17-31 Jan (26 debates) | |||
| 31 Jan 2023 (5 debates) | |||
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Council Tax and Revenue Support Grant
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Chris Loder None | Lee Rowley | View |
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Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry
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Vicky Ford Chelmsford Con | Neil O'Brien | View |
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Levelling-up Missions: East of England
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Dehenna Davison | View |
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NHS Hysteroscopy Treatment — [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]
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Lyn Brown West Ham Lab | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Smaller Musical Genres: Scotland
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Pete Wishart Perth and Kinross-shire SNP | N/A | View |
| 30 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Immigration Fees for Healthcare Workers
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Robert Jenrick | View |
| 26 Jan 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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International Day of Education
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Vicky Ford Chelmsford Con | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
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Planning
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Lucy Frazer | View |
| 25 Jan 2023 (5 debates) | |||
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Cryptocurrency Regulation
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Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP | Andrew Griffith | View |
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Public Procurement Processes
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Mick Whitley None | Alex Burghart | View |
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Silsden and Steeton Bridge
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Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con | Richard Holden | View |
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Steel Industry: Contribution to the UK Economy — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair]
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Jessica Morden Newport East Lab | Nusrat Ghani | View |
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Violence against Women and Girls: Plymouth
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Gary Streeter South West Devon Con | Sarah Dines | View |
| 24 Jan 2023 (5 debates) | |||
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Apprenticeships: Government Support
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | Robert Halfon | View |
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Lachin Corridor and Nagorno-Karabakh
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Tim Loughton East Worthing and Shoreham Con | David Rutley | View |
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MOTs: Increased Particulate Matter Testing
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Barry Sheerman Huddersfield Lab | Richard Holden | View |
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Nuclear Power: Dungeness
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Damian Collins Folkestone and Hythe Con | Graham Stuart | View |
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Restoring Your Railway Fund
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Kevin Foster Torbay Con | Huw Merriman | View |
| 19 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme: Pathway 3
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Andrew Mitchell | View |
| 18 Jan 2023 (5 debates) | |||
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Antimicrobial Resistance: Farm Animals
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Virendra Sharma Ealing, Southall Lab | Mark Spencer | View |
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Arts Council England: Funding — [MR PETER BONE in the Chair]
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Bob Neill Bromley and Chislehurst Con | Stuart Andrew | View |
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Future of the Parole Board
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Graham Stringer Blackley and Middleton South Lab | Damian Hinds | View |
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Government Alcohol Strategy 2012
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Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab | Chris Philp | View |
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Total Allowable Catches: Fisheries Negotiations
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George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con | N/A | View |
| 17 Jan 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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BBC Local Radio
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Gregory Campbell East Londonderry DUP | Julia Lopez | View |
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Child Maintenance Services — [Derek Twigg in the Chair]
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Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem | Mims Davies | View |