Westminster Hall
536 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 - 09 Jan - 07 May (41 debates) | |||
| May - 01-07 May (4 debates) | |||
| 07 May 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Illegal Immigration: Costs
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Andrea Jenkyns Morley and Outwood Con | Tom Pursglove | View |
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Water Safety Education
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John Cryer Leyton and Wanstead Lab | Damian Hinds | View |
| 02 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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National Grid: Pylons
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Matt Warman Boston and Skegness Con | Mark Fletcher | View |
| 01 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Furnished Holiday Lettings: Taxation
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Nigel Huddleston | View |
| April - 16-30 Apr (10 debates) | |||
| 30 Apr 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Preventable Sight Loss
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Margaret Greenwood Wirral West Lab | Andrew Stephenson | View |
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Social Cohesion and Democratic Resilience: Khan Review — [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]
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Jonathan Gullis None | Lee Rowley | 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 (4 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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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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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 |
| 16 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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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 (10 debates) | |||
| 26 Mar 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Cross-Solent Ferries
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Huw Merriman | View |
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Disability Benefits
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | Mims Davies | View |
| 25 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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James Bulger Murder: Public Inquiry
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George Howarth Knowsley Lab | Edward Argar | View |
| 20 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Conduct of Elections
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | Simon Hoare | 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 (3 debates) | |||
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Parents and Carers of Infants: Support
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Sally-Ann Hart None | Andrea Leadsom | View |
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Social Housing Occupancy
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | Jacob Young | 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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Illegal Drug Use and Organised Crime
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Gregory Campbell East Londonderry DUP | Laura Farris | View |
| 05 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Wine Duty
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Will Quince Colchester Con | Gareth Davies | View |
| February - 01-27 Feb (7 debates) | |||
| 27 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Time Banking
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Deidre Brock Edinburgh North and Leith SNP | Stuart Andrew | 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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Independent School Fees: VAT
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Andrew Lewer Northampton South Con | N/A | View |
| 20 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Off-road Biking — [Mrs Pauline Latham in the Chair]
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Peter Gibson None | Chris Philp | View |
| 06 Feb 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Fly-tipping
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Sarah Jones Croydon West Lab | Robbie Moore | View |
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Homes for Ukraine Scheme: Potential Extension — [Mr Virendra Sharma in the Chair]
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Pauline Latham Mid Derbyshire Con | Tom Pursglove | View |
| 01 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Living Standards
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Stewart McDonald Glasgow South SNP | Bim Afolami | View |
| January - 09-30 Jan (10 debates) | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Future of UK Capital Markets
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Alun Cairns Vale of Glamorgan Con | Gareth Davies | View |
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Victims of Road Traffic Offences: Criminal Justice System
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Selaine Saxby None | Guy Opperman | View |
| 23 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Heather Burning on Peatlands
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Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab | Robbie Moore | View |
| 18 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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COP10: WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
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Andrew Lewer Northampton South Con | Andrea Leadsom | View |
| 17 Jan 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Inheritance Tax — [Sir Robert Syms in the Chair]
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Jon Trickett Normanton and Hemsworth Lab | Nigel Huddleston | View |
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Public Sector Pay 2024-25
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Beth Winter None | Bim Afolami | View |
| 16 Jan 2024 (2 debates) | |||
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Excess Death Trends
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Andrew Bridgen North West Leicestershire Con | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Heritage Assets: Uxbridge and South Ruislip
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Steve Tuckwell None | Julia Lopez | View |
| 10 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Musculoskeletal Conditions and Employment
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Margaret Greenwood Wirral West Lab | Mims Davies | View |
| 09 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Great Western Main Line
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Richard Graham Gloucester Con | Huw Merriman | View |
| 2023 - 29 Nov - 13 Dec (9 debates) | |||
| December - 05-13 Dec (8 debates) | |||
| 13 Dec 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Copper Wire Telecoms
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | John Whittingdale | View |
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UK Military Action in Iraq: Declassified Documents
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Neale Hanvey None | Robert Courts | View |
| 12 Dec 2023 (3 debates) | |||
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Auditory Verbal Therapy
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Sally-Ann Hart None | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Middlewick Ranges — [Sir Charles Walker in the Chair]
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Will Quince Colchester Con | James Cartlidge | View |
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Welsh Devolution
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Rob Roberts None | Fay Jones | View |
| 11 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Israel and Palestine
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Cat Smith Lancaster and Wyre Lab | Leo Docherty | View |
| 05 Dec 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Road Humps and 20 mph Speed Limits
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Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con | Guy Opperman | View |
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Violence and Abuse towards the Retail Workforce
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Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab | Chris Philp | View |
| November - 29 Nov (1 debate) | |||
| 29 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Hospice Services: South Devon
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Kevin Foster Torbay Con | Helen Whately | View |