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 - 15 Oct - 16 Nov (50 debates) | |||
| November - 02-16 Nov (32 debates) | |||
| 16 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | |||
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Tuition Fees — [Sir David Amess in the Chair]
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Chris Evans Caerphilly Lab Co-op | Michelle Donelan | View |
| 12 Nov 2020 (2 debates) | |||
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Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Services: Covid-19
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Craig Tracey North Warwickshire Con | Jo Churchill | View |
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Dementia: Covid-19
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Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab | Helen Whately | View |
| 11 Nov 2020 (6 debates) | |||
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Family Visits in Health and Social Care Settings: Covid-19
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Joy Morrissey Beaconsfield Con | Helen Whately | View |
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Future of the National Trust — [Hannah Bardell in the Chair]
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Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con | Nigel Huddleston | View |
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North of England: Economic Support
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab | Kemi Badenoch | View |
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Pat Finucane
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Colum Eastwood Foyle SDLP | Robin Walker | View |
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Supported Accommodation: HMOs
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Steve McCabe Birmingham, Selly Oak Lab | Kelly Tolhurst | View |
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Unknown
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Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con | Conor McGinn | View |
| 10 Nov 2020 (5 debates) | |||
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Covid-19 Vaccine
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Bill Wiggin North Herefordshire Con | Jo Churchill | View |
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Obesity: Covid-19
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Jo Churchill | View |
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Online Scams — [Peter Dowd in the Chair]
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Yvonne Fovargue Makerfield Lab | John Glen | View |
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Probate Registry Service
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John Stevenson Carlisle Con | Chris Philp | View |
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[Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
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Elliot Colburn None | John Glen | View |
| 09 Nov 2020 (2 debates) | |||
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Football Spectator Attendance: Covid-19
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Jonathan Gullis None | Nigel Huddleston | View |
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Live Events and Weddings: Covid-19 Support — [James Gray in the Chair]
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Elliot Colburn None | Paul Scully | View |
| 05 Nov 2020 (2 debates) | |||
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Baby Loss: Covid-19
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Cherilyn Mackrory None | Nadine Dorries | View |
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Food Supply: Covid-19
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Neil Parish Tiverton and Honiton Con | Victoria Prentis | View |
| 04 Nov 2020 (5 debates) | |||
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A14: Junction 10a — [Derek Twigg in the Chair]
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Rachel Maclean Redditch Con | N/A | View |
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Further Education Funding — [Stewart Hosie in the Chair]
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Gill Furniss Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough Lab | Gillian Keegan | View |
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Protections for Emergency Service Workers
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Matt Vickers Stockton West Con | Kit Malthouse | View |
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Sexual Abuse and Exploitation
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Pauline Latham Mid Derbyshire Con | James Cleverly | View |
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Universal Credit: Effect of Child Element on Separated Parents — [Mrs Sheryll Murray in the Chair]
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Toby Perkins Chesterfield Lab | Will Quince | View |
| 03 Nov 2020 (6 debates) | |||
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Government Response to Covid-19 — [Sir Charles Walker in the Chair]
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Richard Drax South Dorset Con | Penny Mordaunt | View |
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Pothole and Highway Repairs
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Jonathan Gullis None | Rachel Maclean | View |
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Rohingya Humanitarian Crisis: Covid-19
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Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind | Nigel Adams | View |
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Royal Mail: South-east London
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | Paul Scully | View |
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Syria: Humanitarian Situation
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Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab | James Cleverly | View |
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Unknown
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Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind | Rachel Maclean | View |
| 02 Nov 2020 (3 debates) | |||
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Fireworks
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Paul Scully | View |
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School Attendance: Covid-19 — [Sir David Amess in the Chair]
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Jonathan Gullis None | Nick Gibb | View |
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Unknown
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Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab | Nick Gibb | View |
| October - 15-22 Oct (18 debates) | |||
| 22 Oct 2020 (3 debates) | |||
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Foreign Affairs Committee
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None | N/A | View |
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Integrated Activity Fund: Transparency
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David Linden Glasgow East SNP | James Cleverly | View |
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Ministry of Justice: Legal Aid Spending
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Bob Neill Bromley and Chislehurst Con | Alex Chalk | View |
| 21 Oct 2020 (6 debates) | |||
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External Private Contractors: Government Use and Employment
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Paula Barker Liverpool Wavertree Lab | Julia Lopez | View |
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Persecution of Christians and Freedom of Religion or Belief
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Rehman Chishti Gillingham and Rainham Con | Nigel Adams | View |
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Right to Food in Legislation
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Ian Byrne Liverpool West Derby Lab | Victoria Prentis | View |
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Schools in Kent: Covid-19 — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair]
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Gordon Henderson Sittingbourne and Sheppey Con | Nick Gibb | View |
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Support for People and Businesses in Wales: Covid-19 — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
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Chris Evans Caerphilly Lab Co-op | Anna McMorrin | View |
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Unknown
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David Davies Monmouth Con | N/A | View |
| 20 Oct 2020 (4 debates) | |||
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Colleges and Skills: Covid-19
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Gillian Keegan | View |
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Historical Discrimination in Boxing — [Mr Clive Betts in the Chair]
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Gerald Jones Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare Lab | Nigel Huddleston | View |
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Local Clean Air Targets — [Sir Charles Walker in the Chair]
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Jeff Smith Manchester Withington Lab | Rebecca Pow | View |
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Support for Children and Families: Covid-19
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Danny Kruger East Wiltshire Reform | Vicky Ford | View |
| 19 Oct 2020 (2 debates) | |||
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Immigration — [Sir David Amess in the Chair]
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Tom Hunt None | Chris Philp | View |
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Pet Theft
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Tom Hunt None | Victoria Prentis | View |
| 15 Oct 2020 (3 debates) | |||
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Covid-19: Disability-Inclusive Response
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Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP | Justin Tomlinson | View |
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Sudan
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Harriett Baldwin West Worcestershire Con | James Duddridge | View |
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Unknown
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Justin Tomlinson North Swindon Con | Justin Tomlinson | View |