Westminster Hall
565 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 |
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| 2024 - 26 Mar - 06 Nov (50 debates) | |||
| November - 05-06 Nov (2 debates) | |||
| 06 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Uyghur and Turkic Muslims: Forced Labour in China
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Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab | Douglas Alexander | View |
| 05 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Future of Fishing — [Clive Efford in the Chair]
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Rupert Lowe Great Yarmouth Ind | Daniel Zeichner | View |
| October - 08-24 Oct (20 debates) | |||
| 24 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Secondary Ticketing Market — [Andrew Rosindell in the Chair]
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Emma Foody Cramlington and Killingworth Lab Co-op | Chris Bryant | View |
| 23 Oct 2024 (3 debates) | |||
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Fusion Energy
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Jo White Bassetlaw Lab | Michael Shanks | View |
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Holiday and Second Homes Regulation: Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
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Andrew George St Ives Lib Dem | Alex Norris | View |
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Water Companies: Regulation and Financial Stability — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair]
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | Emma Hardy | View |
| 22 Oct 2024 (3 debates) | |||
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Large-scale Energy Projects and Food Security
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Llinos Medi Ynys Môn PC | Michael Shanks | View |
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Pie and Mash: Traditional Speciality Guaranteed Status
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Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con | Daniel Zeichner | View |
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Pub and Hospitality Sector
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Peter Bedford Mid Leicestershire Con | Gareth Thomas | View |
| 17 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Business Property Relief and Agricultural Property Relief — [Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
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Harriet Cross Gordon and Buchan Con | James Murray | View |
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Hongkongers in the UK: Visas, Security and Services
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Connor Rand Altrincham and Sale West Lab | Seema Malhotra | View |
| 16 Oct 2024 (4 debates) | |||
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City and Town Centres: Regeneration — [Martin Vickers in the Chair]
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Catherine Atkinson Derby North Lab | Alex Norris | View |
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Essex Highways Funding
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Priti Patel Witham Con | Lilian Greenwood | View |
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National Highways Maintenance and the A5036
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Peter Dowd Bootle Lab | Simon Lightwood | View |
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Steel Industry
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Richard Tice Boston and Skegness Reform | Sarah Jones | View |
| 15 Oct 2024 (3 debates) | |||
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Business Confidence
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Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con | Gareth Thomas | View |
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Estate Adoption: North-east England — [Carolyn Harris in the Chair]
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Emma Foody Cramlington and Killingworth Lab Co-op | Matthew Pennycook | View |
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Scotland’s Economy
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John Grady Glasgow East Lab | Martin McCluskey | View |
| 09 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Government Support for the RSPCA
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Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab | Daniel Zeichner | View |
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Skills England
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Antonia Bance Tipton and Wednesbury Lab | Janet Daby | View |
| 08 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Edinburgh Festivals: Cultural and Economic Contribution
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Chris Murray Edinburgh East and Musselburgh Lab | Chris Bryant | View |
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Independent Schools: VAT and Business Rates Exemptions
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Bradley Thomas Bromsgrove Con | James Murray | View |
| September - 03-11 Sep (6 debates) | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Financial Fraud and Economic Crime
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Luke Charters York Outer Lab | N/A | View |
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Oswestry to Gobowen Railway Line
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Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem | Lilian Greenwood | View |
| 04 Sep 2024 (3 debates) | |||
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Security in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind | Anneliese Dodds | View |
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Sheep Farming — [Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
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Joe Morris Hexham Lab | Daniel Zeichner | View |
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Space Sector: Government Support
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | Chris Bryant | View |
| 03 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Paris 2024 Olympics: Team GB Legacy
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Stephanie Peacock | View |
| May - 01-21 May (12 debates) | |||
| 21 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Zero-emission Buses
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Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP | Guy Opperman | View |
| 16 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Inequalities in Dementia Services
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Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 15 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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[Christina Rees in the Chair]
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Andrew Mitchell | View |
| 14 May 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Innovation Centre for Energy Transition: Peterborough
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Paul Bristow None | Amanda Solloway | View |
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Smartphones and Social Media: Children
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Miriam Cates None | Saqib Bhatti | View |
| 13 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Palestinians: Visa Scheme
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Cat Smith Lancaster and Wyre Lab | Tom Pursglove | View |
| 08 May 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Countering Iran’s Hostile Activities — [Gordon Henderson in the Chair]
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Margaret Hodge Barking Lab | Nusrat Ghani | View |
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Recognition of Western Sahara as Moroccan
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Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con | David Rutley | View |
| 02 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Volunteers — [Caroline Nokes in the Chair]
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Jo Gideon None | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 01 May 2024 (3 debates) | |||
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Chatham Docks Basin 3 Redevelopment
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Kelly Tolhurst Rochester and Strood Con | Lee Rowley | View |
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Financial Conduct Authority: Accountability
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | Bim Afolami | View |
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Furnished Holiday Lettings: Taxation
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Nigel Huddleston | View |
| April - 17-30 Apr (8 debates) | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Sport Horse Industry: Import and Export Controls
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Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem | Mark Spencer | View |
| 25 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Global Ocean Treaty — [Valerie Vaz in the Chair]
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Kevin Foster Torbay Con | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| 24 Apr 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Football Index Collapse: Lessons Learned — [Mrs Sheryll Murray in the Chair]
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Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab | Stuart Andrew | View |
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Space Industry
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Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con | Andrew Griffith | View |
| 23 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Future of Rail Manufacturing
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Grahame Morris Easington Lab | Huw Merriman | View |
| 18 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Large-scale Solar Farms
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Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con | Andrew Bowie | View |
| 17 Apr 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Flood Recovery Framework
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Philip Dunne Ludlow Con | Robbie Moore | View |
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Spring Budget 2024: Welsh Economy — [Peter Dowd in the Chair]
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Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab | Fay Jones | View |
| March - 26 Mar (2 debates) | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Cavity Wall Insulation — [Mrs Pauline Latham in the Chair]
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Holly Lynch Halifax Lab | Amanda Solloway | View |
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Cross-Solent Ferries
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Huw Merriman | View |