Westminster Hall
196 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 - 11 Jan - 30 Mar (13 debates) | |||
| March - 08-30 Mar (8 debates) | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Easter Adjournment
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | Marcus Jones | View |
| 22 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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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 |
| 21 Mar 2023 (2 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 |
| 16 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Relations with China: Xi Jinping Presidency
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Leo Docherty | View |
| 08 Mar 2023 (3 debates) | |||
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Financial Security and Reducing Inequality in the Caribbean: Government Role
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Clive Lewis Norwich South Lab | David Rutley | View |
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Genomics and National Security
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | George Freeman | View |
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Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation: Sanctions and Tariffs
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Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab | David Rutley | View |
| February - 22-23 Feb (3 debates) | |||
| 23 Feb 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Human Rights and Religious Minorities: Sudan
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
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Turkey and Syria Earthquake — [Sir Graham Brady in the Chair]
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Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con | David Rutley | View |
| 22 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Overseas Aid: Child Health and Education
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Matt Rodda Reading Central Lab | David Rutley | View |
| January - 11-24 Jan (2 debates) | |||
| 24 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Lachin Corridor and Nagorno-Karabakh
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Tim Loughton East Worthing and Shoreham Con | David Rutley | View |
| 11 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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British Council Contractors in Afghanistan
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John Baron Basildon and Billericay Con | Leo Docherty | View |
| 2022 - 06 Jan - 08 Dec (35 debates) | |||
| December - 07-08 Dec (2 debates) | |||
| 08 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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International Human Rights Day
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Margaret Ferrier Rutherglen and Hamilton West SNP | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| 07 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty — [Judith Cummins in the Chair]
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Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| November - 03-17 Nov (5 debates) | |||
| 17 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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War in Ukraine: Illicit Finance
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Leo Docherty | View |
| 16 Nov 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Conflict in Ethiopia
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Rosie Duffield Canterbury Ind | Andrew Mitchell | View |
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West Balkans: Council of Europe
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John Howell Henley Con | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| 15 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Bhopal Gas Explosion Investigations — [Esther McVey in the Chair]
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Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| 03 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Yemen Peace Process
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Flick Drummond Portsmouth South Con | David Rutley | View |
| October - 11-26 Oct (4 debates) | |||
| 26 Oct 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Global Food Security
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Paulette Hamilton Birmingham Erdington Lab | Leo Docherty | View |
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Pension Credit Uptake And International Aid Cuts
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Alyn Smith None | Anne McLaughlin | View |
| 20 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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FIFA World Cup 2022
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Alun Cairns Vale of Glamorgan Con | Jesse Norman | View |
| 11 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Blasphemy Laws and Allegations: Commonwealth Countries
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Vicky Ford | View |
| July - 13-19 Jul (2 debates) | |||
| 19 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Nigeria: Security Situation
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Matthew Offord Hendon Con | Vicky Ford | View |
| 13 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Non-proliferation Treaty: 50th Anniversary Review
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Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green | Graham Stuart | View |
| June - 15-29 Jun (5 debates) | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Hong Kong Anniversaries
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Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con | Amanda Milling | View |
| 28 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Freedom of Religion or Belief: International Conference
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Fiona Bruce Congleton Con | Vicky Ford | View |
| 21 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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World Press Freedom Day
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Damian Collins Folkestone and Hythe Con | Vicky Ford | View |
| 15 Jun 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Council of Europe
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John Howell Henley Con | Amanda Milling | View |
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Middle East Peace, Security and Development and UNRWA
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Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab | Vicky Ford | View |
| May - 24-25 May (3 debates) | |||
| 25 May 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Foreign Lobbying
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Heather Wheeler | View |
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India’s Foreign Contribution Law: NGOs
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Stephen Timms East Ham Lab | Amanda Milling | View |
| 24 May 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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FCDO Diplomatic Staff: Funding Levels
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Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab | Amanda Milling | View |
| April - 20 Apr (2 debates) | |||
| 20 Apr 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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British Nationals Detained Overseas
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Kevin Brennan Cardiff West Lab | Amanda Milling | View |
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Human Rights: Colombia
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Paula Barker Liverpool Wavertree Lab | James Cleverly | View |
| March - 02-30 Mar (6 debates) | |||
| 30 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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British and Overseas Judges: Hong Kong
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Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con | Vicky Ford | View |
| 17 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Gender Specific Religious Persecution
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | James Cleverly | View |
| 16 Mar 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Future of Soft Power
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John Baron Basildon and Billericay Con | Amanda Milling | View |
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Peace and Stability in the Balkans
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Wayne David Caerphilly Lab | James Cleverly | View |
| 15 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Commonwealth Day
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Ian Liddell-Grainger Bridgwater and West Somerset Con | Amanda Milling | View |
| 02 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Westminster Foundation for Democracy: Funding
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Richard Graham Gloucester Con | Vicky Ford | View |
| February - 02-24 Feb (3 debates) | |||
| 24 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Christians and Religious Minorities: India
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Kemi Badenoch | View |
| 09 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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2002 Gujarat Riots
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Kim Leadbeater Spen Valley Lab | Amanda Milling | View |
| 02 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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UK-Andean Trade Agreement: Human Rights
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Tony Lloyd Rochdale Lab | Penny Mordaunt | View |
| January - 06-20 Jan (3 debates) | |||
| 20 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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UK-Israel Trade Negotiations — [Ian Paisley in the Chair]
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | Ranil Jayawardena | View |
| 19 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Ethiopia: Humanitarian and Political Situation — [Mr Peter Bone in the Chair]
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Laurence Robertson Tewkesbury Con | Chris Heaton-Harris | View |
| 06 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme — [Rushanara Ali in the Chair]
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Victoria Atkins | View |
| 2021 - 02-08 Dec (2 debates) | |||
| December - 02-08 Dec (2 debates) | |||
| 08 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Magnitsky Sanctions: Human Rights Abuses
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Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab | Wendy Morton | View |
| 02 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit
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David Mundell Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale Con | Amanda Milling | View |