Westminster Hall
178 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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| 2022 - 06 Jan - 06 Dec (40 debates) | |||
| December - 06 Dec (2 debates) | |||
| 06 Dec 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Blackpool Airport: Public Service Obligation Funding
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Mark Menzies Fylde Con | Jesse Norman | View |
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Southeastern Railway Timetable Changes — [Carolyn Harris in the Chair]
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Clive Efford Eltham and Chislehurst Lab | Huw Merriman | View |
| November - 01-15 Nov (4 debates) | |||
| 15 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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North Wales Main Line
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Robin Millar None | Huw Merriman | View |
| 09 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Nature and Climate Declaration — [JAMES GRAY in the Chair]
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Derek Thomas St Ives Con | Trudy Harrison | View |
| 02 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Airport Parking Charges
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Bill Wiggin North Herefordshire Con | Huw Merriman | View |
| 01 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Airspace Modernisation Strategy
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Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem | Huw Merriman | View |
| October - 18-31 Oct (4 debates) | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Public Ownership of Energy Companies
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Martyn Day Linlithgow and East Falkirk SNP | George Freeman | View |
| 19 Oct 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Transport in Nottinghamshire — [Sir George Howarth in the Chair]
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Tom Randall None | Katherine Fletcher | View |
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Vehicle Taxation Reform
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | Felicity Buchan | View |
| 18 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Port of Dover: Border Controls
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Natalie Elphicke None | Brendan Clarke-Smith | View |
| September - 07 Sep (1 debate) | |||
| 07 Sep 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Liverpool Port Access: Rimrose Valley
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Peter Dowd Bootle Lab | Karl McCartney | View |
| July - 05-20 Jul (2 debates) | |||
| 20 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week — [Mr Virendra Sharma in the Chair]
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Jacob Young None | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 05 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Winnington Bridge Corridor
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | Eddie Hughes | View |
| June - 14-21 Jun (2 debates) | |||
| 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 |
| 14 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Driving Licences and Dangerous Drivers
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Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab | Trudy Harrison | View |
| May - 23-24 May (2 debates) | |||
| 24 May 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Great British Railways Headquarters: Swindon’s Bid
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Robert Buckland South Swindon Con | Wendy Morton | View |
| 23 May 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Taxes on Motor Fuel — [Julie Elliott in the Chair]
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Helen Whately | View |
| April - 26-27 Apr (5 debates) | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Great British Railways Headquarters: Derby’s Bid
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Pauline Latham Mid Derbyshire Con | Wendy Morton | View |
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Public Transport Authority for South Yorkshire
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Alexander Stafford None | Andrew Stephenson | View |
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UK City of Culture 2025: County Durham’s Bid
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Paul Howell None | Nigel Huddleston | View |
| 26 Apr 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Future of Rail — [Sir Charles Walker in the Chair]
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Rachael Maskell York Central Lab Co-op | Wendy Morton | View |
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Future of Small Cities Following Covid-19
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Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab | Stuart Andrew | View |
| March - 08-31 Mar (7 debates) | |||
| 31 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Urban Transport: Future Funding
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Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab | Trudy Harrison | View |
| 29 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Great British Railways Headquarters: Crewe Bid
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Kieran Mullan Bexhill and Battle Con | Wendy Morton | View |
| 23 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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A5 in the Midlands: Improvements — [Stewart Hosie in the Chair]
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Mark Pawsey Rugby Con | Trudy Harrison | View |
| 09 Mar 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Bus Service Improvement Plans: North-west England
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Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab | Trudy Harrison | View |
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Multi-hospital NHS Trusts: Transportation
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Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con | Edward Argar | View |
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Smart Road Pricing
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Elliot Colburn None | Trudy Harrison | View |
| 08 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Great British Railways Headquarters: Carnforth Bid
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David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con | Wendy Morton | View |
| February - 08 Feb (2 debates) | |||
| 08 Feb 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Leamside Line — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Sharon Hodgson Washington and Gateshead South Lab | Wendy Morton | View |
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Unknown
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Sharon Hodgson Washington and Gateshead South Lab | N/A | View |
| January - 06-19 Jan (9 debates) | |||
| 19 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Upper Don Trail
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Gill Furniss Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough Lab | Rebecca Pow | View |
| 13 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Smart Motorways — [Mr Phillip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Huw Merriman Bexhill and Battle Con | Trudy Harrison | View |
| 12 Jan 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Access to GP Appointments
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Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Direct Ferry Links: Scotland and Mainland Europe
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Kenny MacAskill None | Iain Stewart | View |
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Transport Connectivity: Merseyside
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Mick Whitley None | N/A | View |
| 11 Jan 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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A1: Peterborough to Blyth
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Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con | Trudy Harrison | View |
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Beam Park Station
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Jon Cruddas Dagenham and Rainham Lab | Wendy Morton | View |
| 10 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Police Powers to Suspend Driving Licences
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Christina Rees Neath Lab | Trudy Harrison | View |
| 06 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Second Homes and Holiday Lets: Rural Communities
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | N/A | View |
| 2021 - 21 Sep - 09 Dec (10 debates) | |||
| December - 07-09 Dec (3 debates) | |||
| 09 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Electric Vehicles: Transition by 2030
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | Trudy Harrison | View |
| 08 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Levelling Up: Local Councils
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John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab | Neil O'Brien | View |
| 07 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Great British Railways HQ: Darlington Bid — [Sir Gary Streeter in the Chair]
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Peter Gibson None | Chris Heaton-Harris | View |
| November - 15-24 Nov (4 debates) | |||
| 24 Nov 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Bus Services: North-east England
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Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab | Trudy Harrison | View |
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Great British Railways: Headquarters
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Julian Sturdy York Outer Con | Chris Heaton-Harris | View |
| 16 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Pedicabs: Women’s Safety
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Nickie Aiken None | Rachel Maclean | View |
| 15 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Road Traffic Offences: Fatal Collisions
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Christina Rees Neath Lab | Andrew Stephenson | View |
| October - 26 Oct (2 debates) | |||
| 26 Oct 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Motorcycling: Government Support
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Bill Wiggin North Herefordshire Con | Trudy Harrison | View |
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Transport Funding: Wales and HS2
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Geraint Davies Swansea West Lab | Andrew Stephenson | View |
| September - 21 Sep (1 debate) | |||
| 21 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Decarbonising Aviation — [Sir Gary Streeter in the Chair]
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Fleur Anderson Putney Lab | Robert Courts | View |