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 - 09 Jun - 08 Jul (50 debates) | |||
| July - 01-08 Jul (11 debates) | |||
| 08 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Unknown
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Chloe Smith Norwich North Con | N/A | View |
| 07 Jul 2021 (5 debates) | |||
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Covid-19: Government Support
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Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP | Jesse Norman | View |
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Delays in the Asylum System — [David Mundell in the Chair]
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Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab | Chris Philp | View |
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Immigration Rules
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Anne McLaughlin Glasgow North East SNP | N/A | View |
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Regional Airports
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Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con | Robert Courts | View |
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UK Casino Industry
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Scott Benton None | John Whittingdale | View |
| 05 Jul 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Breed Specific Legislation — [Ian Paisley in the Chair]
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Elliot Colburn None | Victoria Prentis | View |
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Hedgehogs
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Matt Vickers Stockton West Con | Rebecca Pow | View |
| 01 Jul 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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Covid-19: Effect on Retirement Communities — [Clive Efford in the Chair]
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Helen Whately | View |
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Enabling Community Energy
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | Amanda Solloway | View |
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Unknown
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Amanda Solloway Derby North Con | Amanda Solloway | View |
| June - 09-30 Jun (39 debates) | |||
| 30 Jun 2021 (5 debates) | |||
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Children from Low-Income Families: Education Support — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | Vicky Ford | View |
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Detention of Jagtar Singh Johal
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Martin Docherty West Dunbartonshire SNP | Nigel Adams | View |
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Palestinian School Textbooks: EU Review
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Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con | James Duddridge | View |
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Southport to Manchester Rail Services
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Damien Moore Southport Con | Chris Heaton-Harris | View |
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Trans-Pennine Railway
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Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab | Robbie Moore | View |
| 28 Jun 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Black History and Cultural Diversity in the Curriculum — [James Gray in the Chair]
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Chris Evans Caerphilly Lab Co-op | Gillian Keegan | View |
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Microchipping of Pets
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Jonathan Gullis None | Victoria Prentis | View |
| 24 Jun 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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Covid-19: Community Response
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Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP | Luke Hall | View |
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Covid-19: Support for Aviation, Tourism and Travel Industries — [Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair]
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Henry Smith Crawley Con | Robert Courts | View |
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White Working-class Pupils
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Robert Halfon Southend West Con | N/A | View |
| 23 Jun 2021 (5 debates) | |||
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Beauty and Wellbeing Sector Workforce
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Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab | Paul Scully | View |
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Deforestation in the Amazon — [Steve McCabe in the Chair]
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Chris Grayling Epsom and Ewell Con | Wendy Morton | View |
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Green Energy in the North-west
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Mick Whitley None | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
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Levelling-up Bids: North Somerset
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John Penrose Weston-Super-Mare Con | Luke Hall | View |
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Tyne Bridge: Celebrating 100 Years — [Sir Roger Gale in the Chair]
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Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab | Eddie Hughes | View |
| 22 Jun 2021 (5 debates) | |||
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Covid-19: Recovery of Central London Businesses
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Nickie Aiken None | Paul Scully | View |
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Covid-19: Religious and Ethnic Minority Communities
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Nigel Adams | View |
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Planning System Reforms: Wild Belt Designation
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Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con | Christopher Pincher | View |
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Syrian Refugees in Jordan and Lebanon
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Stuart McDonald Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East SNP | James Cleverly | View |
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Welsh Rural Economy — [Judith Cummins in the Chair]
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Liz Saville-Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC | David Davies | View |
| 21 Jun 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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Government Contracts: Covid-19 — [Yvonne Fovargue in the Chair]
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Julia Lopez | View |
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Grouse Shooting
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Tom Hunt None | Rebecca Pow | View |
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Unknown
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Adam Holloway Gravesham Con | N/A | View |
| 17 Jun 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Covid: Vitamin D
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Nadine Dorries | View |
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Royal Mail — [Siobhain McDonagh in the Chair]
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David Johnston None | Paul Scully | View |
| 16 Jun 2021 (6 debates) | |||
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Children and Young People’s Mental Health
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Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem | N/A | View |
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European Union Settlement Scheme
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Angela Crawley Lanark and Hamilton East SNP | Kevin Foster | View |
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Reform of the Mental Health Act: White Paper
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | Nadine Dorries | View |
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Road Connectivity: Teesside to Scotland
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Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con | Kerry McCarthy | View |
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Transport Decarbonisation Plan
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Felicity Buchan None | Rachel Maclean | View |
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Unknown
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Nadine Dorries Mid Bedfordshire Con | N/A | View |
| 15 Jun 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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Covid-19 and Loneliness
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Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab | N/A | View |
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Levelling-up Agenda
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Jesse Norman | View |
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New Airedale Hospital
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Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con | Edward Argar | View |
| 14 Jun 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Football Governance — [Julie Elliott in the Chair]
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Jonathan Gullis None | Nigel Huddleston | View |
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Israel and Palestine
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | James Cleverly | View |
| 10 Jun 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Tobacco Control Plan
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Mary Foy City of Durham Lab | Jo Churchill | View |
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Winterbourne View Hospital and the Transforming Care Programme
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Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab | Helen Whately | View |
| 09 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Environment: Sittingbourne and Sheppey
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Gordon Henderson Sittingbourne and Sheppey Con | Rebecca Pow | View |