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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 - 14 Sep - 01 Nov (50 debates) | |||
| November - 01 Nov (1 debate) | |||
| 01 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Unknown
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | N/A | View |
| October - 19-28 Oct (25 debates) | |||
| 28 Oct 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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Black History Month — [Sir Graham Brady in the Chair]
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Bell Ribeiro-Addy Clapham and Brixton Hill Lab | Robin Walker | View |
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The Coroner Service
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Bob Neill Bromley and Chislehurst Con | James Cartlidge | View |
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Unknown
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Andrew Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab | N/A | View |
| 27 Oct 2021 (4 debates) | |||
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Dame Carol Black’s Independent Review of Drugs Report
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Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab | Maggie Throup | View |
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Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency: Shetland
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | Trudy Harrison | View |
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Reopening Local Police Stations — [Yvonne Fovargue in the Chair]
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Richard Drax South Dorset Con | Kit Malthouse | View |
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Sustainability and Climate Change (National Curriculum)
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Nadia Whittome Nottingham East Lab | Robin Walker | View |
| 26 Oct 2021 (5 debates) | |||
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GP Appointment Availability — [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]
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Joy Morrissey Beaconsfield Con | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Investment Industry Exposure to Modern Slavery
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Gareth Davies Grantham and Bourne Con | Rachel Maclean | View |
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Motorcycling: Government Support
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Bill Wiggin North Herefordshire Con | Trudy Harrison | View |
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Public Health Funding: Bexley
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David Evennett Bexleyheath and Crayford Con | Maggie Throup | View |
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Transport Funding: Wales and HS2
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Geraint Davies Swansea West Lab | Andrew Stephenson | View |
| 25 Oct 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Animal Testing — [Julie Elliott in the Chair]
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Martyn Day Linlithgow and East Falkirk SNP | George Freeman | View |
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University Tuition Fees
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Tom Hunt None | Michelle Donelan | View |
| 21 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Climate Change Committee Progress Report 2021
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Anthony Browne None | Greg Hands | View |
| 20 Oct 2021 (5 debates) | |||
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AUKUS: Impact on Anglo-Chinese Relations
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Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con | Amanda Milling | View |
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Access to Cash — [Mrs Maria Miller in the Chair]
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Alex Davies-Jones Pontypridd Lab | John Glen | View |
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Artificial Intelligence
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Nicholas Fletcher None | George Freeman | View |
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Carbon Capture and Storage
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Anthony Browne None | Greg Hands | View |
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Yemen: Humanitarian Situation
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Gill Furniss Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough Lab | James Cleverly | View |
| 19 Oct 2021 (5 debates) | |||
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Greenbelt: Local Plans
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Dean Russell None | Neil O'Brien | View |
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High Streets
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Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab | Neil O'Brien | View |
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Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action: Iran
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Stephen Crabb Preseli Pembrokeshire Con | James Cleverly | View |
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Post Office Closures
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Marion Fellows Motherwell and Wishaw SNP | Paul Scully | View |
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Regenerative Farming and Climate Change
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Anthony Mangnall None | Victoria Prentis | View |
| September - 14-23 Sep (24 debates) | |||
| 23 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Violence against Christians: Central African Countries
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Vicky Ford | View |
| 22 Sep 2021 (5 debates) | |||
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Cruise Industry
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Royston Smith Southampton, Itchen Con | Robert Courts | View |
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Eden North: Benefits for Lancashire
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David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con | Eddie Hughes | View |
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Future of the National Health Service — [Hannah Bardell in the Chair]
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Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab | Edward Argar | View |
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Licensing of Master Locksmiths
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Mark Pawsey Rugby Con | Damian Hinds | View |
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Motor Insurance: Court Judgments
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Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con | Trudy Harrison | View |
| 21 Sep 2021 (6 debates) | |||
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Covid-19: Vaccination of Children
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Miriam Cates None | Maggie Throup | View |
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Decarbonising Aviation — [Sir Gary Streeter in the Chair]
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Fleur Anderson Putney Lab | Robert Courts | View |
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LGBTQ+ Afghan Refugees
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Kate Osborne Jarrow and Gateshead East Lab | N/A | View |
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Project Gigabit
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | Julia Lopez | View |
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School Building Conditions
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Andrew Gwynne Gorton and Denton Ind | Robin Walker | View |
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Unknown
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Robert Courts Witney Con | N/A | View |
| 20 Sep 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Covid-19 Vaccinations — [Ms Nusrat Ghani in the Chair]
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Elliot Colburn None | Maggie Throup | View |
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Ethnicity Pay Gap
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Elliot Colburn None | Paul Scully | View |
| 16 Sep 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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Timpson Review of School Exclusion — [Graham Stringer in the Chair]
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Andy Carter None | Vicky Ford | View |
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UK Maritime Sector
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Kevan Jones North Durham Lab | Robert Courts | View |
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Unknown
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Robert Courts Witney Con | N/A | View |
| 15 Sep 2021 (4 debates) | |||
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Back British Farming Day
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Theo Clarke None | Victoria Prentis | View |
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Geothermal Energy — [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]
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Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
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Levelling-up Agenda
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab | Kemi Badenoch | View |
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Merthyr Tydfil: City Status
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Gerald Jones Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare Lab | Julia Lopez | View |
| 14 Sep 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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Black Maternal Health Week
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Bell Ribeiro-Addy Clapham and Brixton Hill Lab | Nadine Dorries | View |
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Decarbonising the UK: Role of Shipping Emissions
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Alexander Stafford None | Michael Tomlinson | View |
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Real Fur Sales
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Christian Wakeford Bury South Lab | Rebecca Pow | View |