Westminster Hall

2383 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

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Debate	Lead MP	Minister	Actions
2022 - 28 Jun - 06 Sep (50 debates)
September - 06 Sep (1 debate)
06 Sep 2022 (1 debate)
Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme: Covid-19 Jeremy Wright Kenilworth and Southam Con Minister: Maggie Throup	Jeremy Wright Kenilworth and Southam Con	Maggie Throup	View
July - 04-21 Jul (39 debates)
21 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Agricultural and County Shows Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con Minister: Steve Double	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Steve Double	View
20 Jul 2022 (5 debates)
Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week — [Mr Virendra Sharma in the Chair] Jacob Young None Minister: Amanda Solloway	Jacob Young None	Amanda Solloway	View
Children’s Social Care Workforce Marie Rimmer St Helens South and Whiston Lab Minister: Brendan Clarke-Smith	Marie Rimmer St Helens South and Whiston Lab	Brendan Clarke-Smith	View
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association None Minister: N/A	None	N/A	View
Disability and Gender Inclusivity in the Media Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP Minister: N/A	Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP	N/A	View
War in Ukraine: UK Farming and Food Production Chris Matheson City of Chester Lab Minister: Victoria Prentis	Chris Matheson City of Chester Lab	Victoria Prentis	View
19 Jul 2022 (5 debates)
Cost of Living Crisis: Wales — Caroline Nokes in the Chair Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab Minister: David Davies	Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab	David Davies	View
Leaving the EU: UK Language Schools Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab Minister: Kevin Foster	Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab	Kevin Foster	View
Listed Buildings Protection Paul Maynard Blackpool North and Cleveleys Con Minister: N/A	Paul Maynard Blackpool North and Cleveleys Con	N/A	View
New Pylons: East Anglia Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con Minister: Greg Hands	Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con	Greg Hands	View
Nigeria: Security Situation Matthew Offord Hendon Con Minister: Vicky Ford	Matthew Offord Hendon Con	Vicky Ford	View
18 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
BTEC Qualifications Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab Minister: Andrea Jenkyns	Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab	Andrea Jenkyns	View
14 Jul 2022 (2 debates)
Access to Cash in Scotland None Minister: N/A	None	N/A	View
NHS PPE Supply Chains: Forced Labour Jim Shannon Strangford DUP Minister: Maria Caulfield	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Maria Caulfield	View
13 Jul 2022 (5 debates)
150th Open Championship Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem Minister: Nigel Huddleston	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	Nigel Huddleston	View
Badger Culling — [Peter Dowd in the Chair] Tracey Crouch Chatham and Aylesford Con Minister: Victoria Prentis	Tracey Crouch Chatham and Aylesford Con	Victoria Prentis	View
Careers Guidance in Schools — [Christina Rees in the Chair] Mike Amesbury Weaver Vale Lab Minister: Andrea Jenkyns	Mike Amesbury Weaver Vale Lab	Andrea Jenkyns	View
Global Vaccine Disparities John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab Minister: Amanda Milling	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	Amanda Milling	View
Non-proliferation Treaty: 50th Anniversary Review Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green Minister: Graham Stuart	Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green	Graham Stuart	View
12 Jul 2022 (5 debates)
BBC Charter: Regional Television News Rob Butler None Minister: Matt Warman	Rob Butler None	Matt Warman	View
Cost of Living: Support for Farmers — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair] Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con Minister: Victoria Prentis	Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	Victoria Prentis	View
Free School Meals: Eligibility Emma Lewell South Shields Lab Minister: Will Quince	Emma Lewell South Shields Lab	Will Quince	View
Night-time Economy: Hertfordshire Dean Russell None Minister: Jane Hunt	Dean Russell None	Jane Hunt	View
Unknown Emma Lewell South Shields Lab Minister: N/A	Emma Lewell South Shields Lab	N/A	View
11 Jul 2022 (2 debates)
Bearskin Hats: Queen's Guards Martyn Day Linlithgow and East Falkirk SNP Minister: Jeremy Quin	Martyn Day Linlithgow and East Falkirk SNP	Jeremy Quin	View
Dolphin and Whale Hunting: Faroe Islands John Nicolson East Dunbartonshire SNP Minister: Andrew Griffith	John Nicolson East Dunbartonshire SNP	Andrew Griffith	View
07 Jul 2022 (2 debates)
Macpherson Report: Twenty-two Years On Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab Minister: N/A	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	N/A	View
Restoration and Renewal — [Derek Twigg in the Chair] Geoffrey Clifton-Brown North Cotswolds Con Minister: Marcus Jones	Geoffrey Clifton-Brown North Cotswolds Con	Marcus Jones	View
06 Jul 2022 (5 debates)
Ambulance and Emergency Department Waiting Times Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem Minister: Edward Argar	Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem	Edward Argar	View
Energy-intensive Industries Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab Minister: Lee Rowley	Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	Lee Rowley	View
Gynaecological Services: Waiting Lists Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab Minister: Edward Argar	Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	Edward Argar	View
Home Energy Efficiency: North of England — [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair] Peter Gibson None Minister: Greg Hands	Peter Gibson None	Greg Hands	View
Unknown Margaret Greenwood Wirral West Lab Minister: N/A	Margaret Greenwood Wirral West Lab	N/A	View
05 Jul 2022 (5 debates)
Army Size Barry Sheerman Huddersfield Lab Minister: Leo Docherty	Barry Sheerman Huddersfield Lab	Leo Docherty	View
Bereavement Charities Selaine Saxby None Minister: Gillian Keegan	Selaine Saxby None	Gillian Keegan	View
Energy Security Strategy — [Geraint Davies in the Chair] Mick Whitley None Minister: Greg Hands	Mick Whitley None	Greg Hands	View
Winnington Bridge Corridor Esther McVey Tatton Con Minister: Eddie Hughes	Esther McVey Tatton Con	Eddie Hughes	View
Zero-emission Buses Robert Goodwill Scarborough and Whitby Con Minister: Trudy Harrison	Robert Goodwill Scarborough and Whitby Con	Trudy Harrison	View
04 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Assisted Dying Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab Minister: N/A	Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab	N/A	View
June - 28-30 Jun (10 debates)
30 Jun 2022 (2 debates)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS Miriam Cates None Minister: Robin Walker	Miriam Cates None	Robin Walker	View
Police Conduct and Complaints Tim Loughton East Worthing and Shoreham Con Minister: Kit Malthouse	Tim Loughton East Worthing and Shoreham Con	Kit Malthouse	View
29 Jun 2022 (5 debates)
Flooding: Irwell Vale and Surrounding Areas Jake Berry Rossendale and Darwen Con Minister: Victoria Prentis	Jake Berry Rossendale and Darwen Con	Victoria Prentis	View
Hong Kong Anniversaries Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con Minister: Amanda Milling	Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con	Amanda Milling	View
Miners Strike 1984-85: UK-wide Inquiry Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP Minister: Kit Malthouse	Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP	Kit Malthouse	View
NDAs: Universities Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem Minister: Michelle Donelan	Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	Michelle Donelan	View
Windrush Review — [Esther McVey in the Chair] Kate Osamor Edmonton and Winchmore Hill Lab Co-op Minister: Kevin Foster	Kate Osamor Edmonton and Winchmore Hill Lab Co-op	Kevin Foster	View
28 Jun 2022 (3 debates)
Bottom Trawling: Marine Protected Areas — [Steve McCabe in the Chair] Chris Grayling Epsom and Ewell Con Minister: Victoria Prentis	Chris Grayling Epsom and Ewell Con	Victoria Prentis	View
Dead Crustaceans (North-East Coast) Alex Cunningham Stockton North Lab Minister: Victoria Prentis	Alex Cunningham Stockton North Lab	Victoria Prentis	View
Derby County Football Club Pauline Latham Mid Derbyshire Con Minister: Nigel Huddleston	Pauline Latham Mid Derbyshire Con	Nigel Huddleston	View

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