Westminster Hall
375 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - 23 Feb - 24 Oct (50 debates) | |||
| October - 17-24 Oct (5 debates) | |||
| 24 Oct 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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IVF Provision
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Kate Osborne Jarrow and Gateshead East Lab | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Importation and Sale of Foie Gras
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Giles Watling Clacton Con | Rebecca Pow | View |
| 18 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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UK Support for Stability in Libya
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Fabian Hamilton Leeds North East Lab | David Rutley | View |
| 17 Oct 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Safe Asylum Routes: Afghan Refugees
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Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab | Robert Jenrick | View |
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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene: Sustainable Development
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Matthew Offord Hendon Con | Leo Docherty | View |
| September - 05-19 Sep (7 debates) | |||
| 19 Sep 2023 (3 debates) | |||
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Freedom of Religion and Belief
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Fiona Bruce Congleton Con | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
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Proposed Merger of Three UK and Vodafone — [Sir George Howarth in the Chair]
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Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab | John Whittingdale | View |
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South West Water: Environmental Performance
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Ian Liddell-Grainger Bridgwater and West Somerset Con | Rebecca Pow | View |
| 13 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Railway Ticket Offices
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Chris Loder None | Huw Merriman | View |
| 07 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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UK’s Relationship with Mexico
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Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab | David Rutley | View |
| 06 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Ahmadi Muslims: Pakistan
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Elliot Colburn None | Leo Docherty | View |
| 05 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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British Nationals Detained Overseas
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Marie Rimmer St Helens South and Whiston Lab | Leo Docherty | View |
| July - 05-19 Jul (3 debates) | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Planning and Solar Farms — [Caroline Nokes in the Chair]
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Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con | Andrew Bowie | View |
| 12 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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UK-Mongolian Relations
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Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| 05 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Freehold and Leasehold Reform — [Mr Virendra Sharma in the Chair]
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Gareth Johnson Dartford Con | Rachel Maclean | View |
| June - 06-28 Jun (11 debates) | |||
| 28 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Hong Kong National Security Law Anniversary — [Sir George Howarth in the Chair]
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Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con | Leo Docherty | View |
| 27 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Asylum Applicants: Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Gareth Bacon Orpington Con | Sarah Dines | View |
| 22 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Mariana Dam Disaster
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Leo Docherty | View |
| 21 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Housing: Rhondda
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Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab | Rachel Maclean | View |
| 15 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
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Mike Penning Hemel Hempstead Con | Victoria Atkins | View |
| 14 Jun 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Insolvency Law and Director Disqualifications — [Mr Speaker in the Chair]
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Rebecca Long-Bailey Salford Lab | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
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Publication of Claimant Data in County Court Judgments
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Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab | Mike Freer | View |
| 07 Jun 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Asylum-seeking Children: Hotel Accommodation
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Deidre Brock Edinburgh North and Leith SNP | Robert Jenrick | View |
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Hazaras in Afghanistan
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Paul Bristow None | Andrew Mitchell | View |
| 06 Jun 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Afghan Women and Girls
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | David Rutley | View |
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Immigration Rules: Offshore Workers
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Kenny MacAskill None | Chris Philp | View |
| May - 09-24 May (7 debates) | |||
| 24 May 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Network Rail: Doubledykes Crossing
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Peter Grant Glenrothes SNP | Richard Holden | View |
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Private Rented Sector: Regulation
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Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab | Rachel Maclean | View |
| 23 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Autonomous Last-mile Delivery
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Ben Everitt None | Jesse Norman | View |
| 17 May 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Council Tax and Stamp Duty Alternatives
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Simon Fell None | Andrew Griffith | View |
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Food Price Inflation and Food Banks
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Beth Winter None | Mark Spencer | View |
| 15 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Food Labelling and Allergies
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Neil O'Brien | View |
| 09 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Yemen: Humanitarian Situation and Children’s Rights
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Carol Monaghan Glasgow North West SNP | David Rutley | View |
| April - 19-25 Apr (4 debates) | |||
| 25 Apr 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Affordable Homes Programme — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | Lee Rowley | View |
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Motorways: Litter
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Mike Penning Hemel Hempstead Con | Richard Holden | View |
| 19 Apr 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Future of Social Housing — [Ian Paisley in the Chair]
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Mike Amesbury Weaver Vale Lab | Rachel Maclean | View |
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Human Rights in Myanmar
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Naseem Shah Bradford West Lab | Andrew Mitchell | View |
| March - 08-30 Mar (11 debates) | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Easter Adjournment
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | Marcus Jones | View |
| 23 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Whistleblowing Awareness Week
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Mary Robinson Cheadle Con | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
| 22 Mar 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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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 |
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Specialist Workforce
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Geraint Davies Swansea West Lab | Claire Coutinho | 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 |
| 15 Mar 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Levelling Up Fund: Tipton and Wednesbury
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Shaun Bailey None | Felicity Buchan | View |
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Local Housing Allowance
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Hywel Williams Arfon PC | Mims Davies | View |
| 08 Mar 2023 (2 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 |
| February - 23 Feb (2 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 |