Westminster Hall
2348 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 - 05-11 Jan (12 debates) | |||
| January - 05-11 Jan (12 debates) | |||
| 11 Jan 2022 (4 debates) | |||
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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 - 30 Nov - 16 Dec (38 debates) | |||
| December - 01-16 Dec (35 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 (5 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 |
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National Food Strategy and Public Health
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Jo Gideon None | Jo Churchill | View |
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Northern Ireland Protocol: Veterinary Agreement — [Christina Rees in the Chair]
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Tony Lloyd Rochdale Lab | Victoria Prentis | View |
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Unknown
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | N/A | View |
| 14 Dec 2021 (6 debates) | |||
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Co-operatives and Mutual Societies
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Steven Baker Wycombe Con | John Glen | View |
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Greenwashing in Finance — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
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Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con | John Glen | View |
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Neighbourhood Policing: West Midlands
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Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op | Kit Malthouse | View |
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Post Office Historical Shortfall Scheme
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | George Freeman | View |
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Unknown
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John Glen Salisbury Con | N/A | View |
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[Mark Pritchard in the Chair]
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Alex Davies-Jones Pontypridd Lab | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 13 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Online Animal Sales: Regulation
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Christina Rees Neath Lab | Jo Churchill | View |
| 09 Dec 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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Electric Vehicles: Transition by 2030
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | Trudy Harrison | View |
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Unknown
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Leo Docherty Aldershot Con | N/A | View |
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[Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
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Sarah Atherton None | Leo Docherty | View |
| 08 Dec 2021 (6 debates) | |||
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Enterprise Zones: Waveney
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Neil O'Brien | View |
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Levelling Up: Local Councils
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John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab | Neil O'Brien | View |
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Magnitsky Sanctions: Human Rights Abuses
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Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab | Wendy Morton | View |
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Sickle Cell Treatment — [Mrs Maria Miller in the Chair]
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Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Ukrainian NATO Membership
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Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con | Amanda Milling | View |
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Unknown
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Maria Caulfield Lewes Con | N/A | View |
| 07 Dec 2021 (5 debates) | |||
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Affordable Housing: Planning Reform — [Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
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Derek Thomas St Ives Con | Christopher Pincher | View |
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Antimicrobial Resistance
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Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con | Maggie Throup | View |
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Asthma Outcomes
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Edward Argar | View |
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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 |
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Mavisbank House
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Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP | Nigel Huddleston | View |
| 06 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva
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Elliot Colburn None | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 02 Dec 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Pet Travel — [Rushanara Ali in the Chair]
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Sheryll Murray South East Cornwall Con | Rebecca Pow | View |
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Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit
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David Mundell Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale Con | Amanda Milling | View |
| 01 Dec 2021 (5 debates) | |||
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Cider Industry: Duty Changes
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Bill Wiggin North Herefordshire Con | Helen Whately | View |
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Community Debt Advice Services
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Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab | John Glen | View |
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Food and Drink: UK Economy
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John Stevenson Carlisle Con | Victoria Prentis | View |
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Natural History GCSE
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Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con | Robin Walker | View |
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Space Sector: Leicester Space Park
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Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab | George Freeman | View |
| November - 30 Nov (3 debates) | |||
| 30 Nov 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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Climate Goals: Wellbeing Economy
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Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green | Helen Whately | View |
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Community Energy Schemes — [Mr Clive Betts in the Chair]
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | Greg Hands | View |
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Offshore Renewables Wind Sector
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Kenny MacAskill None | Greg Hands | View |