Westminster Hall
574 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 - 24 Jan - 09 Oct (50 debates) | |||
| October - 09 Oct (1 debate) | |||
| 09 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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[Sir Christopher Chope in the Chair]
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Max Wilkinson Cheltenham Lib Dem | Karin Smyth | View |
| September - 03-11 Sep (6 debates) | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Rural Depopulation — [Valerie Vaz in the Chair]
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Torcuil Crichton Na h-Eileanan an Iar Lab | Seema Malhotra | View |
| 05 Sep 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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SEND Provision — [Clive Betts in the Chair]
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Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab | Catherine McKinnell | View |
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Waste Crime: Staffordshire
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Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab | Mary Creagh | View |
| 04 Sep 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Preventable Baby Loss
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Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform | Karin Smyth | View |
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SEND Provision: Hertfordshire and Central Bedfordshire
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Alistair Strathern Hitchin Lab | Catherine McKinnell | 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 - 01-22 May (12 debates) | |||
| 22 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Crisis Houses
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Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 21 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Support for Bereaved Children
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Andy Carter None | David Johnston | View |
| 16 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Mental Health and Long-term Conditions — [Sir Robert Syms in the Chair]
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Peter Dowd Bootle Lab | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 14 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Innovation Centre for Energy Transition: Peterborough
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Paul Bristow None | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 09 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Global Intergenerational Week 2024 — [Clive Efford in the Chair]
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Marion Fellows Motherwell and Wishaw SNP | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 08 May 2024 (3 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 |
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Universal Postal Service Order: Rhondda
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Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
| 07 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Free School Meals — [Mr Clive Betts in the Chair]
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Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem | Damian Hinds | 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 (2 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 |
| April - 16-30 Apr (11 debates) | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Preventable Sight Loss
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Margaret Greenwood Wirral West Lab | Andrew Stephenson | View |
| 24 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Space Industry
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Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con | Andrew Griffith | View |
| 23 Apr 2024 (5 debates) | |||
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Future of Rail Manufacturing
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Grahame Morris Easington Lab | Huw Merriman | View |
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Household Energy Debt
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Kenny MacAskill None | Amanda Solloway | View |
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Partner and Spousal Visas: Minimum Income
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Paul Blomfield Sheffield Central Lab | Tom Pursglove | View |
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Transport Infrastructure: Devon and Somerset
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Ian Liddell-Grainger Bridgwater and West Somerset Con | Guy Opperman | View |
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Unknown
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Guy Opperman Hexham Con | N/A | View |
| 17 Apr 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Dentistry: Access for Cancer Patients
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Andrew Western Stretford and Urmston Lab | Andrea Leadsom | 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 |
| 16 Apr 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Digital Skills and Careers
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Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP | Luke Hall | View |
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Human Rights: Consular Services — [Dame Caroline Dinenage in the Chair]
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Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem | David Rutley | View |
| March - 05-26 Mar (8 debates) | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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People Granted Asylum: Government Support
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | Michael Tomlinson | View |
| 20 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Prevention of Future Deaths Report: Terance Radford
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Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform | Edward Argar | View |
| 14 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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St Patrick’s Day: Irish Diaspora in the UK
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Rebecca Long-Bailey Salford Lab | Steven Baker | View |
| 13 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Children’s Cancer Care: South-East
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Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem | Andrea Leadsom | View |
| 12 Mar 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Health and Wellbeing Services: Essex
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Priti Patel Witham Con | Andrew Stephenson | View |
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State Pension Changes: Women
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Paul Maynard | View |
| 06 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Kinship Care Strategy
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Alistair Strathern Hitchin Lab | David Johnston | View |
| 05 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Educational Attainment of Boys
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Nicholas Fletcher None | David Johnston | View |
| February - 01-29 Feb (10 debates) | |||
| 29 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Colleges Week
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Damian Hinds | View |
| 22 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Coastal Tourism and Hospitality: Fiscal Support
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Selaine Saxby None | Nigel Huddleston | View |
| 21 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Steel Industry: Wales
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Nia Griffith Llanelli Lab | Nusrat Ghani | View |
| 20 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Robbery and Theft: Carshalton and Wallington
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Elliot Colburn None | Chris Philp | View |
| 08 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Gaza: Humanitarian Aid and Children
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Apsana Begum Poplar and Limehouse Lab | Leo Docherty | View |
| 07 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Mindfulness in Schools — [James Gray in the Chair]
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Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab | Damian Hinds | View |
| 06 Feb 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Nursery Provision: South-west England
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Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Lab Co-op | N/A | View |
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Unknown
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Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Lab Co-op | N/A | View |
| 01 Feb 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Coastal and Rural Communities: Employment
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Virginia Crosbie None | Paul Maynard | View |
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Living Standards
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Stewart McDonald Glasgow South SNP | Bim Afolami | View |
| January - 24-30 Jan (2 debates) | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Children’s Mental Health Week 2024 — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair]
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Rosena Allin-Khan Tooting Lab | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 24 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Mentoring
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Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP | David Johnston | View |