Westminster Hall
536 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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| 2025 - 07 Jan - 06 Feb (12 debates) | |||
| February - 04-06 Feb (3 debates) | |||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025) | |||
| 06 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Low-income Countries: Debt Cancellation
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Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab | Emma Reynolds | View |
| 05 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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High Street Retailers
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Gregory Campbell East Londonderry DUP | Gareth Thomas | View |
| 04 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Apprenticeships
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Andrew Pakes Peterborough Lab | Janet Daby | View |
| January - 07-30 Jan (9 debates) | |||
| 30 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Medicinal Cannabis
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Karin Smyth | View |
| 29 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Outsourcing: Government Departments
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Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab | Georgia Gould | View |
| 28 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Agricultural Property Relief
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Ann Davies Caerfyrddin PC | Torsten Bell | View |
| 16 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Marine Renewables Industry
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland LD | Michael Shanks | View |
| 14 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Agricultural and Business Property Relief
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Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con | James Murray | View |
| 13 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Children’s Social Media Accounts
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Lewis Atkinson Sunderland Central Lab | Feryal Clark | View |
| 08 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Heat Batteries: Decarbonising Homes
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Deirdre Costigan Ealing Southall Lab | Miatta Fahnbulleh | View |
| 07 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Town Centres
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Luke Murphy Basingstoke Lab | Alex Norris | View |
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Employer National Insurance Contributions: Charities
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Joe Robertson Isle of Wight East Con | Stephanie Peacock | View |
| 2024 - 07 May - 10 Dec (38 debates) | |||
| December - 03-10 Dec (4 debates) | |||
| 10 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Lobular Breast Cancer — [Valerie Vaz in the Chair]
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | Karin Smyth | View |
| 04 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Future of Farming
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Carla Lockhart Upper Bann DUP | Mary Creagh | View |
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Hospitality Sector: Eastleigh
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Liz Jarvis Eastleigh Lib Dem | Gareth Thomas | View |
| 03 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Family Farming in Devon — [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]
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Geoffrey Cox Torridge and Tavistock Con | Daniel Zeichner | View |
| November - 06-27 Nov (10 debates) | |||
| 27 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Devolution: Lancashire
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Cat Smith Lancaster and Wyre Lab | Jim McMahon | View |
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World AIDS Day
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Danny Beales Uxbridge and South Ruislip Lab | Andrew Gwynne | View |
| 26 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Electricity Grid Upgrades
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Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con | Michael Shanks | View |
| 20 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Flood Preparedness: Norfolk
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Steffan Aquarone North Norfolk Lib Dem | Emma Hardy | View |
| 19 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Tourism: Northumberland
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Joe Morris Hexham Lab | Chris Bryant | View |
| 13 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Rural Broadband
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Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem | Chris Bryant | View |
| 12 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Breast Cancer: Younger Women
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | N/A | View |
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NHS Dentistry: South-west — [Martin Vickers in the Chair]
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Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem | Stephen Kinnock | View |
| 06 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Fuel Poverty — [Sir Roger Gale in the Chair]
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | Michael Shanks | View |
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Peak Forest and Macclesfield Canals
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Lisa Smart Hazel Grove Lib Dem | Mary Creagh | View |
| October - 08-23 Oct (12 debates) | |||
| 23 Oct 2024 (4 debates) | |||
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Fusion Energy
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Jo White Bassetlaw Lab | Michael Shanks | View |
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Holiday and Second Homes Regulation: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
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Andrew George St Ives Lib Dem | Alex Norris | View |
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Rough Sleeping
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Deirdre Costigan Ealing Southall Lab | Rushanara Ali | View |
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Water Companies: Regulation and Financial Stability — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair]
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | Emma Hardy | View |
| 22 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Pub and Hospitality Sector
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Peter Bedford Mid Leicestershire Con | Gareth Thomas | View |
| 17 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief — [Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
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Harriet Cross Gordon and Buchan Con | James Murray | View |
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Hongkongers in the UK: Visas, Security and Services
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Connor Rand Altrincham and Sale West Lab | Seema Malhotra | View |
| 16 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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City and Town Centres: Regeneration — [Martin Vickers in the Chair]
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Catherine Atkinson Derby North Lab | Alex Norris | View |
| 15 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Estate Adoption: North-east England — [Carolyn Harris in the Chair]
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Emma Foody Cramlington and Killingworth Lab Co-op | Matthew Pennycook | View |
| 09 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Proposed Salt Marshes: Pawlett Hams
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Ashley Fox Bridgwater Con | Mary Creagh | View |
| 08 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Chalk Streams: Sewage Discharge
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Victoria Collins Harpenden and Berkhamsted Lib Dem | Emma Hardy | View |
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Independent Schools: VAT and Business Rates Exemptions
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Bradley Thomas Bromsgrove Con | James Murray | View |
| September - 10-12 Sep (4 debates) | |||
| 12 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Short-term Lets: Regulation
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Rachel Blake Cities of London and Westminster Lab Co-op | Rushanara Ali | View |
| 11 Sep 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Financial Fraud and Economic Crime
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Luke Charters York Outer Lab | N/A | View |
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Planning Policy: Traveller Sites
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Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con | Matthew Pennycook | View |
| 10 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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COP29: UK Priorities
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Deirdre Costigan Ealing Southall Lab | Kerry McCarthy | View |
| May - 07-21 May (8 debates) | |||
| 21 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Zero-emission Buses
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Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP | Guy Opperman | View |
| 15 May 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Under-10-Metre Fishing Fleet: South-West
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Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con | Mark Spencer | View |
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Unknown
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Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con | Mark Spencer | View |
| 14 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Innovation Centre for Energy Transition: Peterborough
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Paul Bristow None | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 13 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Palestinians: Visa Scheme
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Cat Smith Lancaster and Wyre Lab | Tom Pursglove | View |
| 09 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Global Intergenerational Week 2024 — [Clive Efford in the Chair]
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Marion Fellows Motherwell and Wishaw SNP | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 07 May 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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A226 Galley Hill Road — [David Mundell in the Chair]
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Gareth Johnson Dartford Con | Guy Opperman | View |
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Free School Meals — [Mr Clive Betts in the Chair]
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Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem | Damian Hinds | View |