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 - 05-26 Jan (47 debates) | |||
| January - 05-26 Jan (47 debates) | |||
| 26 Jan 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Unknown
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David Rutley Macclesfield Con | N/A | View |
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Vehicle Ownership: Fatal Accidents and Rural Crime
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Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con | Trudy Harrison | View |
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Women’s Football
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Julie Elliott Sunderland Central Lab | Nigel Huddleston | View |
| 25 Jan 2022 (6 debates) | |||
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Cost of Living
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Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP | David Rutley | View |
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Cyber-flashing
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Fay Jones None | Victoria Atkins | View |
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Early Years Educators — [James Gray in the Chair]
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Steve Brine Winchester Con | Will Quince | View |
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Skin Conditions and Mental Health
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Edward Leigh Gainsborough Con | Gillian Keegan | View |
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Tourette’s syndrome
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Conor McGinn St Helens North Lab | Gillian Keegan | View |
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Unknown
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David Rutley Macclesfield Con | N/A | View |
| 24 Jan 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Covid-19: Requirements for Employees to be Vaccinated — [Ian Paisley in the Chair]
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Martyn Day Linlithgow and East Falkirk SNP | Paul Scully | View |
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Throwline Stations
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Kemi Badenoch | View |
| 20 Jan 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Biometrics Commissioner and Forensic Science Regulator
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Greg Clark Tunbridge Wells Con | N/A | View |
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UK-Israel Trade Negotiations — [Ian Paisley in the Chair]
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | Ranil Jayawardena | View |
| 19 Jan 2022 (6 debates) | |||
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Ethiopia: Humanitarian and Political Situation — [Mr Peter Bone in the Chair]
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Laurence Robertson Tewkesbury Con | Chris Heaton-Harris | View |
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Rebated Fuel Rules: Construction Industry
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Carla Lockhart Upper Bann DUP | Helen Whately | View |
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Small Modular Reactors and Energy Security
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Virginia Crosbie None | Greg Hands | View |
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Taylor Review of Modern Working Practices
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | Paul Scully | View |
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Unknown
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None | N/A | View |
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Upper Don Trail
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Gill Furniss Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough Lab | Rebecca Pow | View |
| 18 Jan 2022 (5 debates) | |||
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Covid-19: Forecasting and Modelling
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Maggie Throup | View |
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Covid-19: Small Businesses in Streatham
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Bell Ribeiro-Addy Clapham and Brixton Hill Lab | Lee Rowley | View |
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Gas and Electricity Costs — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
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Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem | Greg Hands | View |
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Levelling Up: East of England
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Neil O'Brien | View |
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Taxation: Silage Film
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Nigel Mills Amber Valley Con | Helen Whately | View |
| 13 Jan 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Environmental Audit Committee
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None | N/A | View |
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Global Vaccine Access
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | N/A | View |
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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 (6 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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Access to Radiotherapy
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Grahame Morris Easington Lab | 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 |
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Unknown
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Rachel Maclean Redditch Con | N/A | View |
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Youth Crime and Antisocial Behaviour — [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]
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Matt Vickers Stockton West Con | Rachel Maclean | View |
| 11 Jan 2022 (6 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 |
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Careers Guidance in Schools
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | Michelle Donelan | View |
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Eye Health and Macular Disease
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Ultrafast Broadband: Devon and Somerset — [CHRISTINA REES in the Chair]
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Selaine Saxby None | Julia Lopez | View |
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Unknown
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Gareth Davies Grantham and Bourne Con | N/A | 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 (2 debates) | |||
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Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme — [Rushanara Ali in the Chair]
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Victoria Atkins | View |
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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 |
| 05 Jan 2022 (5 debates) | |||
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Deforestation in the Amazon — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Chris Grayling Epsom and Ewell Con | Vicky Ford | View |
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Historical Allegations of Sexual Abuse
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Stephen Timms East Ham Lab | N/A | View |
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Housing in Sittingbourne and Sheppey
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Gordon Henderson Sittingbourne and Sheppey Con | Christopher Pincher | View |
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New Homes: Developers, Housebuilders and Management Companies
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David Johnston None | Eddie Hughes | View |
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Non-UK Armed Forces Personnel: Immigration Requirements
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab | Kevin Foster | View |
| 2021 - 15-16 Dec (3 debates) | |||
| December - 15-16 Dec (3 debates) | |||
| 16 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Surgical Fires in the NHS
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 15 Dec 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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European Entry-Exit System Requirements: Port of Dover
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Natalie Elphicke None | Kevin Foster | View |
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Free Period Product Scheme for Schools
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Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab | Will Quince | View |