Westminster Hall
161 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 - 24-31 Jan (3 debates) | |||
| January - 24-31 Jan (3 debates) | |||
| 31 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Levelling-up Missions: East of England
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Dehenna Davison | View |
| 26 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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International Day of Education
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Vicky Ford Chelmsford Con | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| 24 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Apprenticeships: Government Support
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | Robert Halfon | View |
| 2022 - 11 Jan - 06 Dec (24 debates) | |||
| December - 06 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| 06 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Ofsted School Inspections
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Philip Hollobone Kettering Con | Nick Gibb | View |
| November - 01-23 Nov (5 debates) | |||
| 23 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Misuse of Nitrous Oxide
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Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con | Chris Philp | View |
| 16 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Male Primary School Teachers — [Sir Gary Streeter in the Chair]
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Ben Bradley Mansfield Con | Nick Gibb | View |
| 15 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Mathematical Sciences: Contribution to Society
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Stephen Timms East Ham Lab | Nick Gibb | View |
| 09 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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European Women’s Football Championship: Girls and Young Women
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Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 01 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Religious Education in Modern Britain
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Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con | Nick Gibb | View |
| October - 19-27 Oct (2 debates) | |||
| 27 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Colleges Week 2022 — [Mrs Sheryll Murray in the Chair]
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Andrea Jenkyns | View |
| 19 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Apprenticeships and Teacher Training
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Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con | Jonathan Gullis | View |
| July - 13-19 Jul (3 debates) | |||
| 19 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Leaving the EU: UK Language Schools
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Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab | Kevin Foster | View |
| 18 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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BTEC Qualifications
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Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab | Andrea Jenkyns | View |
| 13 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Careers Guidance in Schools — [Christina Rees in the Chair]
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Mike Amesbury Weaver Vale Lab | Andrea Jenkyns | View |
| June - 08-30 Jun (5 debates) | |||
| 30 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
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Miriam Cates None | Robin Walker | View |
| 29 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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NDAs: Universities
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Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem | Michelle Donelan | View |
| 27 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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School Week
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | Robin Walker | View |
| 21 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Equality of Opportunity: South-East Wakefield
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Jon Trickett Normanton and Hemsworth Lab | Kemi Badenoch | View |
| 08 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Ofsted: Accountability — [Ian Paisley in the Chair]
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Julian Sturdy York Outer Con | Robin Walker | View |
| March - 01-30 Mar (5 debates) | |||
| 30 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Special Schools Eye Care Service
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Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 23 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Physical Education
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Edward Timpson Crewe and Nantwich Con | Will Quince | View |
| 22 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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[Mrs Maria Miller in the Chair]
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Mary Foy City of Durham Lab | Michelle Donelan | View |
| 01 Mar 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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International Mother Language Day — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
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Apsana Begum Poplar and Limehouse Lab | Vicky Ford | View |
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Shared Prosperity Fund For Northern Ireland
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | N/A | View |
| January - 11-26 Jan (3 debates) | |||
| 26 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Automatic Pension Enrolment
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Gareth Davies Grantham and Bourne Con | Guy Opperman | View |
| 25 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Early Years Educators — [James Gray in the Chair]
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Steve Brine Winchester Con | Will Quince | View |
| 11 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Careers Guidance in Schools
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | Michelle Donelan | View |
| 2021 - 13 Jan - 15 Dec (20 debates) | |||
| December - 01-15 Dec (2 debates) | |||
| 15 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Free Period Product Scheme for Schools
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Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab | Will Quince | View |
| 01 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Natural History GCSE
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Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con | Robin Walker | View |
| November - 23 Nov (1 debate) | |||
| 23 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Multi-academy Trusts: Ofsted
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Jonathan Gullis None | Robin Walker | View |
| October - 27 Oct (1 debate) | |||
| 27 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Sustainability and Climate Change (National Curriculum)
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Nadia Whittome Nottingham East Lab | Robin Walker | View |
| September - 16-21 Sep (2 debates) | |||
| 21 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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School Building Conditions
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Andrew Gwynne Gorton and Denton Ind | Robin Walker | View |
| 16 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Timpson Review of School Exclusion — [Graham Stringer in the Chair]
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Andy Carter None | Vicky Ford | View |
| July - 12-21 Jul (2 debates) | |||
| 21 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Early Years Education Funding
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | Gillian Keegan | View |
| 12 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Water Safety — [David Mundell in the Chair]
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | Nick Gibb | View |
| June - 15-30 Jun (4 debates) | |||
| 30 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Children from Low-Income Families: Education Support — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | Vicky Ford | View |
| 28 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Black History and Cultural Diversity in the Curriculum — [James Gray in the Chair]
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Chris Evans Caerphilly Lab Co-op | Gillian Keegan | View |
| 24 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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White Working-class Pupils
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Robert Halfon Southend West Con | N/A | View |
| 15 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Levelling-up Agenda
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Jesse Norman | View |
| May - 24 May (1 debate) | |||
| 24 May 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Child Food Poverty
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | Catherine West | View |
| April - 15-20 Apr (2 debates) | |||
| 20 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Turing Scheme
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Michelle Donelan | View |
| 15 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Adult Skills and Lifelong Learning — [Christina Rees in the Chair]
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Robert Halfon Harlow Con | Gillian Keegan | View |
| March - 15-24 Mar (4 debates) | |||
| 24 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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STEM Subjects: Science and Discovery Centres — [Mrs Maria Miller in the Chair]
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Ben Spencer Runnymede and Weybridge Con | Michelle Donelan | View |
| 23 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Education After Covid-19
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Nick Gibb | View |
| 22 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Scottish Independence Referendum
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Chris Evans Caerphilly Lab Co-op | Iain Stewart | View |
| 15 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Covid-19: Impact on Education — [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]
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Tom Hunt None | Nick Gibb | View |
| January - 13 Jan (1 debate) | |||
| 13 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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School Closures: Support for Pupils
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | Nick Gibb | View |
| 2020 - 07-08 Dec (3 debates) | |||
| December - 07-08 Dec (3 debates) | |||
| 08 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | |||
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Covid-19: Music Education
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Andrew Lewer Northampton South Con | Michelle Donelan | View |
| 07 Dec 2020 (2 debates) | |||
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Childhood Cancers: Research
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Jo Churchill | View |
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Covid-19: Impact on Schools and Exams — [James Gray in the Chair.]
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Jonathan Gullis None | Gillian Keegan | View |