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
| Debate | Lead MP | Minister | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 - 25 May - 28 Jun (50 debates) | |||
| June - 06-28 Jun (43 debates) | |||
| 28 Jun 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Freedom of Religion or Belief: International Conference
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Fiona Bruce Congleton Con | Vicky Ford | View |
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Rights of Children (Police Custody) — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab | Rachel Maclean | View |
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Unknown
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Rachel Maclean Redditch Con | N/A | View |
| 27 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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School Week
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | Robin Walker | View |
| 22 Jun 2022 (5 debates) | |||
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Antisemitism and Other Racism in Football
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Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con | Nigel Huddleston | View |
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Building Safety Remediation: Leaseholders
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Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab | Stuart Andrew | View |
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Homes for Ukraine: Child Refugees
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Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab | Eddie Hughes | View |
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NHS Dentistry in England — [Graham Stringer in the Chair]
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Derek Thomas St Ives Con | Maria Caulfield | View |
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UK Defence Industry: Procurement
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Fay Jones None | Leo Docherty | View |
| 21 Jun 2022 (5 debates) | |||
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Community Pharmacies
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Peter Dowd Bootle Lab | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Equality of Opportunity: South-East Wakefield
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Jon Trickett Normanton and Hemsworth Lab | Kemi Badenoch | View |
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SEND: Carshalton and Wallington
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Elliot Colburn None | Will Quince | View |
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Sentencing: Repeat Offenders — [Sir Gary Streeter in the Chair]
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Grahame Morris Easington Lab | James Cartlidge | View |
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World Press Freedom Day
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Damian Collins Folkestone and Hythe Con | Vicky Ford | View |
| 20 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Farmed Animals: Cages
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Matt Vickers Stockton West Con | Victoria Prentis | View |
| 16 Jun 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Infant Mental Health Awareness Week — [Mrs Sheryll Murray in the Chair]
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Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con | Gillian Keegan | View |
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Low-carbon Off-gas Grid Heating
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David Jones Clwyd West Con | Greg Hands | View |
| 15 Jun 2022 (5 debates) | |||
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Council of Europe
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John Howell Henley Con | Amanda Milling | View |
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Fire and Rehire Tactics — [Esther McVey in the Chair]
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | Paul Scully | View |
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Middle East Peace, Security and Development and UNRWA
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Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab | Vicky Ford | View |
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Sustainable Food Supply and Cultured Meat
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Roger Gale Herne Bay and Sandwich Con | Victoria Prentis | View |
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Universal Basic Income
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Angela Crawley Lanark and Hamilton East SNP | David Rutley | View |
| 14 Jun 2022 (6 debates) | |||
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Driving Licences and Dangerous Drivers
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Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab | Trudy Harrison | View |
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Future Hydrogen Economy
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Jacob Young None | Greg Hands | View |
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Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange
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Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con | Wendy Morton | View |
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Inshore Fishing Fleet
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Anthony Mangnall None | Victoria Prentis | View |
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New Wealth Taxes — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
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Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab | Lucy Frazer | View |
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Unknown
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Victoria Prentis Banbury Con | N/A | View |
| 13 Jun 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Transgender Conversion Therapy
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Elliot Colburn None | Mike Freer | View |
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Unknown
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Elliot Colburn None | N/A | View |
| 09 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Menopause
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Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 08 Jun 2022 (6 debates) | |||
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Cancer Care: Young Adults — [Ian Paisley in the Chair]
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Julie Marson None | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Government Action on Suicide Prevention
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Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab | N/A | View |
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Historical Discrimination in Boxing — [Mr Peter Bone in the Chair]
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Gerald Jones Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare Lab | Nigel Huddleston | View |
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Ofsted: Accountability — [Ian Paisley in the Chair]
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Julian Sturdy York Outer Con | Robin Walker | View |
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Solar Farms and Battery Storage
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James Gray North Wiltshire Con | Eddie Hughes | View |
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Unknown
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None | N/A | View |
| 07 Jun 2022 (5 debates) | |||
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Football Index Collapse
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Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab | Nigel Huddleston | View |
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GPs and Primary Care (North East Bedfordshire)
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Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Neighbourhood Plans — [Ms Nusrat Ghani in the Chair]
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Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con | Stuart Andrew | View |
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Ports (Forth and Clyde) — [Ms Nusrat Ghani in the Chair]
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Kenny MacAskill None | Iain Stewart | View |
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Statutory Gambling Levy
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Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab | Nigel Huddleston | View |
| 06 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Breed-specific Legislation
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Christina Rees Neath Lab | Jo Churchill | View |
| May - 25-26 May (7 debates) | |||
| 26 May 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Antisocial Behaviour and Off-road Bikes
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Grahame Morris Easington Lab | Rachel Maclean | View |
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Funeral Plan Industry — [Judith Cummins in the Chair]
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Lucy Allan Telford Con | John Glen | View |
| 25 May 2022 (5 debates) | |||
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Agriculture Sector: Recruitment Support
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | Victoria Prentis | View |
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Cost of Living: Fiscal Approach — [Derek Twigg in the Chair]
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab | Lucy Frazer | View |
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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 |
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Stoke-on-Trent: Video Games Enterprise Zone
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Jonathan Gullis None | Julia Lopez | View |