Westminster Hall

2383 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

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Debate	Lead MP	Minister	Actions
2020 - 29 Jan - 07 Oct (33 debates)
October - 05-07 Oct (11 debates)
07 Oct 2020 (4 debates)
Covid-19: Financial Implications for Schools — [Stewart Hosie in the Chair] Gareth Thomas Harrow West Lab Co-op Minister: Nick Gibb	Gareth Thomas Harrow West Lab Co-op	Nick Gibb	View
Flooding: Staffordshire Theo Clarke None Minister: Rebecca Pow	Theo Clarke None	Rebecca Pow	View
Online Harms — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair] Holly Lynch Halifax Lab Minister: Caroline Dinenage	Holly Lynch Halifax Lab	Caroline Dinenage	View
Rule of Law Neale Hanvey None Minister: Michael Ellis	Neale Hanvey None	Michael Ellis	View
06 Oct 2020 (5 debates)
Alternative Fuelled Vehicles: Energy Provision Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab Minister: Nadhim Zahawi	Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	Nadhim Zahawi	View
Cultural Attractions: Contribution to Local Economy — [Sir Charles Walker in the Chair] Nickie Aiken None Minister: N/A	Nickie Aiken None	N/A	View
Gang-associated Girls Florence Eshalomi Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Lab Co-op Minister: Victoria Atkins	Florence Eshalomi Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Lab Co-op	Victoria Atkins	View
IHRA Definition of Antisemitism: Universities — [Mr Clive Betts in the Chair] Christian Wakeford Bury South Lab Minister: Vicky Ford	Christian Wakeford Bury South Lab	Vicky Ford	View
Unknown Alison Thewliss Glasgow Central SNP Minister: N/A	Alison Thewliss Glasgow Central SNP	N/A	View
05 Oct 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19: Maternity and Parental Leave Claire Hanna Belfast South and Mid Down SDLP Minister: Catherine McKinnell	Claire Hanna Belfast South and Mid Down SDLP	Catherine McKinnell	View
Leaving the EU — [Sir David Amess in the Chair] Mike Hill Hartlepool Lab Minister: Julia Lopez	Mike Hill Hartlepool Lab	Julia Lopez	View
March - 05-17 Mar (7 debates)
17 Mar 2020 (5 debates)
Alcohol Harm Fiona Bruce Congleton Con Minister: Helen Whately	Fiona Bruce Congleton Con	Helen Whately	View
Football Attendances: VAR — [Mr Clive Betts in the Chair] Toby Perkins Chesterfield Lab Minister: Nigel Huddleston	Toby Perkins Chesterfield Lab	Nigel Huddleston	View
Lea Castle Farm Quarry Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con Minister: Christopher Pincher	Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con	Christopher Pincher	View
Private Rented Sector Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab Minister: Luke Hall	Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	Luke Hall	View
Surrey: M25 Noise Pollution Jonathan Lord Woking Con Minister: Kelly Tolhurst	Jonathan Lord Woking Con	Kelly Tolhurst	View
05 Mar 2020 (2 debates)
Eating Disorders Awareness Week — [Andrew Rosindell in the Chair] George Howarth Knowsley Lab Minister: Nadine Dorries	George Howarth Knowsley Lab	Nadine Dorries	View
Post Office and Horizon Software Lucy Allan Telford Con Minister: Paul Scully	Lucy Allan Telford Con	Paul Scully	View
February - 11-12 Feb (10 debates)
12 Feb 2020 (5 debates)
Education and Attainment of White Working-Class Boys Ben Bradley Mansfield Con Minister: Nick Gibb	Ben Bradley Mansfield Con	Nick Gibb	View
Leaseholders and Cladding Hilary Benn Leeds South Lab Minister: Esther McVey	Hilary Benn Leeds South Lab	Esther McVey	View
Social Mobility David Evennett Bexleyheath and Crayford Con Minister: Michelle Donelan	David Evennett Bexleyheath and Crayford Con	Michelle Donelan	View
Support for Hill Farmers — [Mr Peter Bone in the Chair] Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem Minister: George Eustice	Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem	George Eustice	View
UK Fisheries Sheryll Murray South East Cornwall Con Minister: George Eustice	Sheryll Murray South East Cornwall Con	George Eustice	View
11 Feb 2020 (5 debates)
Apprenticeship Levy — [Caroline Nokes in the Chair] Richard Graham Gloucester Con Minister: Michelle Donelan	Richard Graham Gloucester Con	Michelle Donelan	View
Consumer Rights Act 2015 and Consumer Ombudsman Scheme Martyn Day Linlithgow and East Falkirk SNP Minister: Kelly Tolhurst	Martyn Day Linlithgow and East Falkirk SNP	Kelly Tolhurst	View
Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con Minister: Luke Hall	Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con	Luke Hall	View
Retail Workers: Protection Mike Amesbury Weaver Vale Lab Minister: Kit Malthouse	Mike Amesbury Weaver Vale Lab	Kit Malthouse	View
Waste Incineration Facilities Sharon Hodgson Washington and Gateshead South Lab Minister: Rebecca Pow	Sharon Hodgson Washington and Gateshead South Lab	Rebecca Pow	View
January - 29 Jan (5 debates)
29 Jan 2020 (5 debates)
Bovine TB: Compensation Derek Thomas St Ives Con Minister: George Eustice	Derek Thomas St Ives Con	George Eustice	View
British Overseas Passport Holders in Hong Kong Stephen Hammond Wimbledon Con Minister: Heather Wheeler	Stephen Hammond Wimbledon Con	Heather Wheeler	View
Defence: Rotary Strategy Robert Courts Witney Con Minister: James Heappey	Robert Courts Witney Con	James Heappey	View
Planning System: Gypsies and Travellers Philip Hollobone Kettering Con Minister: Luke Hall	Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	Luke Hall	View
Special Educational Needs and Disability Funding — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair] Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem Minister: Michelle Donelan	Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem	Michelle Donelan	View

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