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

Year

Month

Tag

Debate	Lead MP	Minister	Actions
2022 - 02-30 Nov (50 debates)
November - 02-30 Nov (50 debates)
30 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Independence Referendum for Scotland Neale Hanvey None Minister: John Lamont	Neale Hanvey None	John Lamont	View
29 Nov 2022 (5 debates)
Blackpool: Levelling Up Scott Benton None Minister: Felicity Buchan	Scott Benton None	Felicity Buchan	View
Covid-19: Economic Impact of Lockdowns — [Mrs Sheryll Murray in the Chair] Esther McVey Tatton Con Minister: Andrew Griffith	Esther McVey Tatton Con	Andrew Griffith	View
Devolution of Justice: Wales Liz Saville-Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC Minister: Mike Freer	Liz Saville-Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC	Mike Freer	View
Disposable Vapes: Environmental Impact Kirsten Oswald East Renfrewshire SNP Minister: N/A	Kirsten Oswald East Renfrewshire SNP	N/A	View
Ministerial Code Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab Minister: Alex Burghart	Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	Alex Burghart	View
28 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
Legal Rights to Access Abortion Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab Minister: Edward Argar	Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab	Edward Argar	View
Unknown None Minister: N/A	None	N/A	View
24 Nov 2022 (3 debates)
Infected Blood Inquiry and Compensation Framework Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab Minister: Alex Burghart	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	Alex Burghart	View
Social Care — [Rushanara Ali in the Chair] Damian Green Ashford Con Minister: Helen Whately	Damian Green Ashford Con	Helen Whately	View
Unknown Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con Minister: Helen Whately	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately	View
23 Nov 2022 (6 debates)
Fire Services: North-east England Sharon Hodgson Washington and Gateshead South Lab Minister: Sarah Dines	Sharon Hodgson Washington and Gateshead South Lab	Sarah Dines	View
Misuse of Nitrous Oxide Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con Minister: Chris Philp	Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con	Chris Philp	View
Social Security Support for Children Anum Qaisar None Minister: Guy Opperman	Anum Qaisar None	Guy Opperman	View
Support for British Farming — [Sir Gary Streeter in the Chair] Simon Jupp None Minister: Mark Spencer	Simon Jupp None	Mark Spencer	View
Tourism Industry: Devon and Cornwall Kevin Foster Torbay Con Minister: N/A	Kevin Foster Torbay Con	N/A	View
Unknown Guy Opperman Hexham Con Minister: N/A	Guy Opperman Hexham Con	N/A	View
22 Nov 2022 (5 debates)
Asylum Seekers Contingency Accommodation: Belfast Claire Hanna Belfast South and Mid Down SDLP Minister: Robert Jenrick	Claire Hanna Belfast South and Mid Down SDLP	Robert Jenrick	View
Domestic Abuse and Public Life Apsana Begum Poplar and Limehouse Lab Minister: N/A	Apsana Begum Poplar and Limehouse Lab	N/A	View
NHS Staffing Levels — [Philip Hollobone in the Chair] Margaret Greenwood Wirral West Lab Minister: Will Quince	Margaret Greenwood Wirral West Lab	Will Quince	View
Supporting UK Artists and Culture Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con Minister: Stuart Andrew	Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	Stuart Andrew	View
UK Canals and Waterways Michael Fabricant Lichfield Con Minister: Rebecca Pow	Michael Fabricant Lichfield Con	Rebecca Pow	View
17 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
Persecution of Christians — [Dame Maria Miller in the Chair] Jim Shannon Strangford DUP Minister: Andrew Mitchell	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Andrew Mitchell	View
War in Ukraine: Illicit Finance Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con Minister: Leo Docherty	Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	Leo Docherty	View
16 Nov 2022 (5 debates)
Conflict in Ethiopia Rosie Duffield Canterbury Ind Minister: Andrew Mitchell	Rosie Duffield Canterbury Ind	Andrew Mitchell	View
Energy Price Support: Northern Ireland Stephen Farry None Minister: Kevin Hollinrake	Stephen Farry None	Kevin Hollinrake	View
Family Law Terminology Siobhan Baillie None Minister: Mike Freer	Siobhan Baillie None	Mike Freer	View
Male Primary School Teachers — [Sir Gary Streeter in the Chair] Ben Bradley Mansfield Con Minister: Nick Gibb	Ben Bradley Mansfield Con	Nick Gibb	View
West Balkans: Council of Europe John Howell Henley Con Minister: Anne-Marie Trevelyan	John Howell Henley Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan	View
15 Nov 2022 (5 debates)
Bhopal Gas Explosion Investigations — [Esther McVey in the Chair] Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab Minister: Anne-Marie Trevelyan	Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab	Anne-Marie Trevelyan	View
Fracking: Local Consent Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem Minister: George Freeman	Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	George Freeman	View
Housing Targets: Planning System Gordon Henderson Sittingbourne and Sheppey Con Minister: Dehenna Davison	Gordon Henderson Sittingbourne and Sheppey Con	Dehenna Davison	View
Mathematical Sciences: Contribution to Society Stephen Timms East Ham Lab Minister: Nick Gibb	Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	Nick Gibb	View
North Wales Main Line Robin Millar None Minister: Huw Merriman	Robin Millar None	Huw Merriman	View
14 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Early Years Childcare: Staff-Child Ratios Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab Minister: Claire Coutinho	Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab	Claire Coutinho	View
09 Nov 2022 (5 debates)
Creative Industries: North-east Julie Elliott Sunderland Central Lab Minister: Julia Lopez	Julie Elliott Sunderland Central Lab	Julia Lopez	View
European Women’s Football Championship: Girls and Young Women Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem Minister: Stuart Andrew	Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem	Stuart Andrew	View
Huntington’s Disease Hilary Benn Leeds South Lab Minister: Helen Whately	Hilary Benn Leeds South Lab	Helen Whately	View
Nature and Climate Declaration — [JAMES GRAY in the Chair] Derek Thomas St Ives Con Minister: Trudy Harrison	Derek Thomas St Ives Con	Trudy Harrison	View
Unknown Hilary Benn Leeds South Lab Minister: N/A	Hilary Benn Leeds South Lab	N/A	View
08 Nov 2022 (5 debates)
Asylum Accommodation: Novotel Ipswich Tom Hunt None Minister: Robert Jenrick	Tom Hunt None	Robert Jenrick	View
Bankers’ Bonuses Jon Trickett Normanton and Hemsworth Lab Minister: Andrew Griffith	Jon Trickett Normanton and Hemsworth Lab	Andrew Griffith	View
Cryptoasset Promotions in Sport Aaron Bell None Minister: Stuart Andrew	Aaron Bell None	Stuart Andrew	View
Labour and Skills Shortages: Temporary Recovery Visa — [Judith Cummins in the Chair] Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem Minister: Robert Jenrick	Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem	Robert Jenrick	View
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Jim Shannon Strangford DUP Minister: Helen Whately	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Helen Whately	View
07 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Parental Responsibility for People Convicted of Serious Offences Mark Tami Alyn and Deeside Lab Minister: Edward Argar	Mark Tami Alyn and Deeside Lab	Edward Argar	View
03 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
Climate Change and Human Security Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem Minister: Graham Stuart	Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem	Graham Stuart	View
Yemen Peace Process Flick Drummond Portsmouth South Con Minister: David Rutley	Flick Drummond Portsmouth South Con	David Rutley	View
02 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
Airport Parking Charges Bill Wiggin North Herefordshire Con Minister: Huw Merriman	Bill Wiggin North Herefordshire Con	Huw Merriman	View
Black Maternal Health Awareness Week 2022 Bell Ribeiro-Addy Clapham and Brixton Hill Lab Minister: Maria Caulfield	Bell Ribeiro-Addy Clapham and Brixton Hill Lab	Maria Caulfield	View

Page 29 of 47

Show:

Prev Next