Westminster Hall
174 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 - 12 Jan - 15 Mar (8 debates) | |||
| March - 01-15 Mar (3 debates) | |||
| 15 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Levelling Up Fund: Tipton and Wednesbury
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Shaun Bailey None | Felicity Buchan | View |
| 07 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Civil Service Pay — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair]
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Beth Winter None | Alex Burghart | View |
| 01 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Authorised Push Payment Fraud
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Kirsten Oswald East Renfrewshire SNP | Victoria Atkins | View |
| February - 07-21 Feb (2 debates) | |||
| 21 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Childcare: Affordability and Availability
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Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab | Claire Coutinho | View |
| 07 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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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 |
| January - 12-24 Jan (3 debates) | |||
| 24 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Apprenticeships: Government Support
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | Robert Halfon | View |
| 12 Jan 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Royal Mail and the Universal Service Obligation
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Kate Osborne Jarrow and Gateshead East Lab | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
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[Sir Graham Brady in the Chair]
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Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
| 2022 - 19 Jan - 14 Dec (23 debates) | |||
| December - 07-14 Dec (2 debates) | |||
| 14 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Asylum Seeker Employment and the Cost of Living
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Christian Wakeford Bury South Lab | Sarah Dines | View |
| 07 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Employment and the High Street
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
| November - 01-08 Nov (3 debates) | |||
| 08 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Labour and Skills Shortages: Temporary Recovery Visa — [Judith Cummins in the Chair]
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | Robert Jenrick | View |
| 01 Nov 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Fertility Treatment and Employment Rights
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Nickie Aiken None | Nusrat Ghani | View |
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Public Sector Pay: Proposed Strike Action — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
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Beth Winter None | Victoria Atkins | View |
| October - 19 Oct (1 debate) | |||
| 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 |
| September - 06-08 Sep (5 debates) | |||
| 08 Sep 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Coastal Communities
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Sally-Ann Hart None | Lia Nici | View |
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Support for Local Food Infrastructure
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Mark Spencer | View |
| 06 Sep 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Employment Law: Devolution to Scotland — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
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Angela Crawley Lanark and Hamilton East SNP | Jane Hunt | View |
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Peterborough Station Quarter: Redevelopment
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Paul Bristow None | Wendy Morton | View |
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In-work Poverty And Low Pay In Britain
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Ian Murray Edinburgh South Lab | N/A | View |
| July - 12 Jul (1 debate) | |||
| 12 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Night-time Economy: Hertfordshire
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Dean Russell None | Jane Hunt | View |
| June - 15-29 Jun (3 debates) | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Miners Strike 1984-85: UK-wide Inquiry
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Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP | Kit Malthouse | 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 |
| 15 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Fire and Rehire Tactics — [Esther McVey in the Chair]
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | Paul Scully | View |
| April - 19 Apr (1 debate) | |||
| 19 Apr 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Business to Business Selling
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Mark Pawsey Rugby Con | Lee Rowley | View |
| March - 02-23 Mar (5 debates) | |||
| 23 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Covid-19: Impact on Social Work
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Cat Smith Lancaster and Wyre Lab | Gillian Keegan | View |
| 22 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Parental Leave and Pay
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Kirsten Oswald East Renfrewshire SNP | Paul Scully | View |
| 16 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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In-work Poverty — [Christina Rees in the Chair]
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Grahame Morris Easington Lab | David Rutley | View |
| 08 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Paid Miscarriage Leave
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Angela Crawley Lanark and Hamilton East SNP | Paul Scully | View |
| 02 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Regional Inequalities: Child Poverty — [Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
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Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab | David Rutley | View |
| February - 09 Feb (1 debate) | |||
| 09 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Endometriosis Workplace Support — [Geraint Davies in the Chair]
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Alec Shelbrooke Wetherby and Easingwold Con | Paul Scully | View |
| January - 19 Jan (1 debate) | |||
| 19 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | Paul Scully | View |
| 2021 - 28 Apr - 14 Dec (19 debates) | |||
| December - 14 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| 14 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Post Office Historical Shortfall Scheme
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | George Freeman | View |
| November - 16-23 Nov (3 debates) | |||
| 23 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Black Friday: Financial Products
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Stella Creasy Walthamstow Lab Co-op | John Glen | View |
| 17 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Supporting Single Parents into Work
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Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab | David Rutley | View |
| 16 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Prison Officers: Pension Age — [Sir Charles Walker in the Chair]
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Gordon Henderson Sittingbourne and Sheppey Con | Victoria Atkins | View |
| October - 19-26 Oct (3 debates) | |||
| 26 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Investment Industry Exposure to Modern Slavery
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Gareth Davies Grantham and Bourne Con | Rachel Maclean | View |
| 20 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Artificial Intelligence
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Nicholas Fletcher None | George Freeman | View |
| 19 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Post Office Closures
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Marion Fellows Motherwell and Wishaw SNP | Paul Scully | View |
| September - 07-22 Sep (6 debates) | |||
| 22 Sep 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Cruise Industry
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Royston Smith Southampton, Itchen Con | Robert Courts | View |
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Eden North: Benefits for Lancashire
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David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con | Eddie Hughes | View |
| 20 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Ethnicity Pay Gap
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Elliot Colburn None | Paul Scully | View |
| 08 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Co-operative Purchase of Companies
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Christina Rees Neath Lab | Paul Scully | View |
| 07 Sep 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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East Midlands Economy
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Ben Bradley Mansfield Con | Luke Hall | View |
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Nuclear Fuel Manufacturing — [Mr Clive Betts in the Chair]
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Mark Menzies Fylde Con | Amanda Solloway | View |
| July - 07-21 Jul (2 debates) | |||
| 21 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Social Justice and Fairness Commission
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Kirsten Oswald East Renfrewshire SNP | Will Quince | View |
| 07 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Covid-19: Government Support
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Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP | Jesse Norman | View |
| June - 07-23 Jun (3 debates) | |||
| 23 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Beauty and Wellbeing Sector Workforce
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Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab | Paul Scully | View |
| 08 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Social Distancing Restrictions: Support for the Night-Time Economy — [Stewart Hosie in the Chair]
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Lloyd Russell-Moyle Brighton, Kemptown Lab | Paul Scully | View |
| 07 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Protection of Retail Workers — [James Gray in the Chair]
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Matt Vickers Stockton West Con | Chris Philp | View |
| April - 28 Apr (1 debate) | |||
| 28 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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GKN Automotive Plant: Birmingham
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Jack Dromey Birmingham, Erdington Lab | Amanda Solloway | View |