Westminster Hall
283 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 |
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| 2021 - 12 Jan - 03 Nov (49 debates) | |||
| November - 02-03 Nov (4 debates) | |||
| 03 Nov 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Medical Cannabis under Prescription: Children with Epilepsy
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Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Trophy Hunting Imports Ban: Endangered Species
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Pauline Latham Mid Derbyshire Con | Jo Churchill | View |
| 02 Nov 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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NHS Efficiency — [Sir Gary Streeter in the Chair]
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Paul Bristow None | Gillian Keegan | View |
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Thames in Oxford: Bathing Water Status
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Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem | Rebecca Pow | View |
| October - 19-27 Oct (5 debates) | |||
| 27 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Dame Carol Black’s Independent Review of Drugs Report
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Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab | Maggie Throup | View |
| 26 Oct 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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GP Appointment Availability — [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]
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Joy Morrissey Beaconsfield Con | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Public Health Funding: Bexley
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David Evennett Bexleyheath and Crayford Con | Maggie Throup | View |
| 19 Oct 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Greenbelt: Local Plans
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Dean Russell None | Neil O'Brien | View |
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High Streets
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Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab | Neil O'Brien | View |
| September - 07-22 Sep (11 debates) | |||
| 22 Sep 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Eden North: Benefits for Lancashire
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David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con | Eddie Hughes | View |
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Licensing of Master Locksmiths
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Mark Pawsey Rugby Con | Damian Hinds | View |
| 21 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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School Building Conditions
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Andrew Gwynne Gorton and Denton Ind | Robin Walker | View |
| 16 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Timpson Review of School Exclusion — [Graham Stringer in the Chair]
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Andy Carter None | Vicky Ford | View |
| 15 Sep 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Levelling-up Agenda
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab | Kemi Badenoch | View |
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Merthyr Tydfil: City Status
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Gerald Jones Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare Lab | Julia Lopez | View |
| 14 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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[Christina Rees in the Chair]
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Andrew Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab | Luke Hall | View |
| 13 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Childcare
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | Vicky Ford | View |
| 08 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Co-operative Purchase of Companies
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Christina Rees Neath Lab | Paul Scully | View |
| 07 Sep 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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East Midlands Economy
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Ben Bradley Mansfield Con | Luke Hall | View |
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Impact of Floods in North Westminster
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Karen Buck Westminster North Lab | Rebecca Pow | View |
| July - 07-22 Jul (8 debates) | |||
| 22 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Support for Carers — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Edward Davey Kingston and Surbiton Lib Dem | Helen Whately | View |
| 21 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Early Years Education Funding
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | Gillian Keegan | View |
| 14 Jul 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Children and Families: Cross-Government Strategy
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David Simmonds Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Con | Vicky Ford | View |
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Town Deals: Covid-19 Recovery
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Damien Moore Southport Con | Luke Hall | View |
| 13 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Voter ID — [Sir Gary Streeter in the Chair]
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Rachel Hopkins Luton South and South Bedfordshire Lab | Chloe Smith | View |
| 08 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Covid-19: Household Debt
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Yvonne Fovargue Makerfield Lab | John Glen | View |
| 07 Jul 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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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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UK Casino Industry
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Scott Benton None | John Whittingdale | View |
| June - 15-30 Jun (7 debates) | |||
| 30 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Detention of Jagtar Singh Johal
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Martin Docherty West Dunbartonshire SNP | Nigel Adams | View |
| 28 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Microchipping of Pets
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Jonathan Gullis None | Victoria Prentis | View |
| 24 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Covid-19: Community Response
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Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP | Luke Hall | View |
| 22 Jun 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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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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Welsh Rural Economy — [Judith Cummins in the Chair]
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Liz Saville-Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC | David Davies | View |
| 16 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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European Union Settlement Scheme
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Angela Crawley Lanark and Hamilton East SNP | Kevin Foster | View |
| 15 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Levelling-up Agenda
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Jesse Norman | View |
| May - 25 May (1 debate) | |||
| 25 May 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Asylum Dispersal Scheme: Stoke-on-Trent
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Jonathan Gullis None | Kevin Foster | View |
| April - 13-27 Apr (6 debates) | |||
| 27 Apr 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Air Pollution: London
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Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem | Rebecca Pow | View |
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Support for Asylum Seekers
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Neil Coyle Bermondsey and Old Southwark Lab | Kevin Foster | View |
| 21 Apr 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Covid-19 and Health Inequalities: West Yorkshire
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Jon Trickett Normanton and Hemsworth Lab | Jo Churchill | View |
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Special Educational Needs — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | Vicky Ford | View |
| 15 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Covronavirus, Disability and Access to Services
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Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con | Justin Tomlinson | View |
| 13 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Bay Local Authority in North Lancashire and South Cumbria
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Cat Smith Lancaster and Wyre Lab | Luke Hall | View |
| March - 09-22 Mar (4 debates) | |||
| 22 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Spring 2021 Covid-19 Road Map — [David Mundell in the Chair]
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Nigel Huddleston | View |
| 18 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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World Social Work Day — [Derek Twigg in the Chair]
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David Simmonds Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Con | N/A | View |
| 15 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Vaccine Passports
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Mike Hill Hartlepool Lab | Penny Mordaunt | View |
| 09 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Covid-19 Vaccine: Take-up Rates in London
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Andrew Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab | Nadhim Zahawi | View |
| January - 12 Jan (3 debates) | |||
| 12 Jan 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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Domestic Tourism
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Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con | Nigel Huddleston | View |
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Waste Incineration and Recycling Rates
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Elliot Colburn None | Rebecca Pow | View |
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[Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]
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Fleur Anderson Putney Lab | Vicky Ford | View |
| 2020 - 17 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| December - 17 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| 17 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | |||
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Fairs and Showgrounds
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David Linden Glasgow East SNP | N/A | View |