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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 - 16 Nov - 07 Dec (50 debates) | |||
| December - 01-07 Dec (16 debates) | |||
| 07 Dec 2020 (2 debates) | |||
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Covid-19: Impact on Schools and Exams — [James Gray in the Chair.]
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Jonathan Gullis None | Gillian Keegan | View |
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Unknown
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Rachael Maskell York Central Lab Co-op | N/A | View |
| 03 Dec 2020 (3 debates) | |||
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Covid-19: Access to and Acceptance of Cash
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Paul Maynard Blackpool North and Cleveleys Con | Jesse Norman | View |
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Nurseries and Early Years Settings
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Steve Brine Winchester Con | Vicky Ford | View |
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Unknown
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Vicky Ford Chelmsford Con | N/A | View |
| 02 Dec 2020 (5 debates) | |||
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Broadband Rollout: Devon and Somerset
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Neil Parish Tiverton and Honiton Con | Matt Warman | View |
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Covid-19: Access to Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | N/A | View |
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Covid-19: Lung Cancer Pathway — [Siobhain McDonagh in the Chair]
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Derek Twigg Widnes and Halewood Lab | Jo Churchill | View |
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Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
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Karen Buck Westminster North Lab | Kelly Tolhurst | View |
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Local Government Reorganisation: Somerset
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Ian Liddell-Grainger Bridgwater and West Somerset Con | Kelly Tolhurst | View |
| 01 Dec 2020 (6 debates) | |||
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Cancer in Teenagers and Young Adults
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | N/A | View |
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Covid-19: Hospital Parking Charges for NHS Staff
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Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party | Edward Argar | View |
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Defence Procurement and Supply Chains
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Mick Whitley None | Jeremy Quin | View |
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Hare Coursing
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Gordon Henderson Sittingbourne and Sheppey Con | Rebecca Pow | View |
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North Staffordshire Potteries Towns: Levelling Up
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Jack Brereton Stoke-on-Trent South Con | Christopher Pincher | View |
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Unknown
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Jeremy Quin Horsham Con | N/A | View |
| November - 16-30 Nov (34 debates) | |||
| 30 Nov 2020 (3 debates) | |||
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Monday 30 November 2020
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Mike Hill Hartlepool Lab | Nadine Dorries | View |
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Transport for London: Funding — [Sir David Amess in the Chair]
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Elliot Colburn None | Rachel Maclean | View |
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Unknown
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Nadine Dorries Mid Bedfordshire Con | N/A | View |
| 26 Nov 2020 (2 debates) | |||
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Covid-19: Freedom of Religion or Belief
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Fiona Bruce Congleton Con | Nigel Adams | View |
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International Development and Gender-based Violence
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Anthony Mangnall None | James Cleverly | View |
| 25 Nov 2020 (6 debates) | |||
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Football Governance — [Yvonne Fovargue in the Chair]
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Clive Efford Eltham and Chislehurst Lab | Nigel Huddleston | View |
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Levelling-up Agenda: Tees Valley
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Alex Cunningham Stockton North Lab | Luke Hall | View |
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NHS Dentistry and Oral Health Inequalities
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Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab | Jo Churchill | View |
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North of England: Infrastructure Spending
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Damien Moore Southport Con | Jesse Norman | View |
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Parole Board: Maintaining Public Safety — [Judith Cummins in the Chair.]
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Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con | Lucy Frazer | View |
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Unknown
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Paul Howell None | Christian Wakeford | View |
| 24 Nov 2020 (5 debates) | |||
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5G Network
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Alun Cairns Vale of Glamorgan Con | Matt Warman | View |
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Charity-funded Medical Research
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James Davies Vale of Clwyd Con | Amanda Solloway | View |
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Covid-19: Acquired Brain Injury — [Ms Angela Eagle in the Chair]
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Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab | Helen Whately | View |
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Covid-19: Funding for Local Authorities — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab | Luke Hall | View |
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Pectus Deformity Treatment: NHS Funding
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Simon Clarke Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Con | Edward Argar | View |
| 23 Nov 2020 (3 debates) | |||
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Covid-19: Restrictions on Gyms and Sport
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | Nigel Huddleston | View |
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Nigeria: Sanctions Regime — [James Gray in the Chair]
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Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con | N/A | View |
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Unknown
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Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con | N/A | View |
| 19 Nov 2020 (3 debates) | |||
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Fuel Poverty and Energy Price Caps
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Martyn Day Linlithgow and East Falkirk SNP | Kwasi Kwarteng | View |
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The Future of Work
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Kirsten Oswald East Renfrewshire SNP | N/A | View |
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Unknown
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Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con | N/A | View |
| 18 Nov 2020 (5 debates) | |||
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Asylum Seekers and Permission to Work
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Neil Coyle Bermondsey and Old Southwark Lab | Chris Philp | View |
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Aviation Industry — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
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Chris Grayling Epsom and Ewell Con | Robert Courts | View |
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Moorland Burning
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Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab | Rebecca Pow | View |
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Union Learning Fund
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Lilian Greenwood Nottingham South Lab | Gillian Keegan | View |
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Worker Exploitation: Leicester Textile Industry
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Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab | Paul Scully | View |
| 17 Nov 2020 (6 debates) | |||
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Covid-19: Employment Rights
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Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP | Paul Scully | View |
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Disabled Access: Leisure Facilities
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Siobhan Baillie None | Nigel Huddleston | View |
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Integrated Rail Plan and High Speed 2 — [Ms Nusrat Ghani in the Chair]
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Darren Henry None | Andrew Stephenson | View |
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International Fund for Israeli-Palestinian Peace — [Clive Efford in the Chair]
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | James Duddridge | View |
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SMEs and the Net Zero Target
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Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con | Kwasi Kwarteng | View |
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Unknown
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | N/A | View |
| 16 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | |||
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Trade Deals and the NHS
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Martyn Day Linlithgow and East Falkirk SNP | Greg Hands | View |