Westminster Hall
455 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 - 13 Mar - 24 Oct (50 debates) | |||
| October - 24 Oct (3 debates) | |||
| 24 Oct 2023 (3 debates) | |||
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Funding for Parks
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Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind | Jacob Young | View |
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IVF Provision
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Kate Osborne Jarrow and Gateshead East Lab | Maria Caulfield | View |
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[Mark Pritchard in the Chair]
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Margaret Greenwood Wirral West Lab | Will Quince | View |
| September - 06-19 Sep (6 debates) | |||
| 19 Sep 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Further and Higher Education Students: Cost of Living
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Paul Blomfield Sheffield Central Lab | Robert Halfon | View |
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Youth Programmes and Girlguiding
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Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 14 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Community Pharmacies — [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Neil O'Brien | View |
| 12 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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PANS and PANDAS
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 06 Sep 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Financial Education in Schools
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Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con | Nick Gibb | View |
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Veterans: Handforth
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | Andrew Murrison | View |
| July - 04-19 Jul (6 debates) | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness
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Sara Britcliffe None | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 18 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Radiotherapy: Accessibility
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Selaine Saxby None | Will Quince | View |
| 17 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Teaching Assistant Pay
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Nick Gibb | View |
| 12 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Construction Workers: Pension Age
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Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP | Guy Opperman | View |
| 05 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Thornbury Health Centre
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Luke Hall Thornbury and Yate Con | Will Quince | View |
| 04 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Defibrillators: Public Access — [Sir Charles Walker in the Chair]
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Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab | Will Quince | View |
| June - 05-29 Jun (12 debates) | |||
| 29 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Bladder and Bowel Continence Care
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Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con | Will Quince | View |
| 27 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Asylum Applicants: Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Gareth Bacon Orpington Con | Sarah Dines | View |
| 21 Jun 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Ultra-processed Food
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Suzanne Webb None | Neil O'Brien | View |
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Veterans UK
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Gill Furniss Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough Lab | Andrew Murrison | View |
| 20 Jun 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Podiatry Workforce and Patient Care
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John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab | Will Quince | View |
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Smokefree 2030 Target
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | Neil O'Brien | View |
| 14 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Hospice Services: Support
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Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con | Helen Whately | View |
| 13 Jun 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Cancer Medicines: Appraisals
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Will Quince | View |
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New Hospital Programme and Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
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Andrew Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab | Will Quince | View |
| 12 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Legislative Definition of Sex
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 08 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease
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Wayne David Caerphilly Lab | Will Quince | View |
| 05 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Higher Education Students: Statutory Duty of Care
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Robert Halfon | View |
| May - 02-24 May (11 debates) | |||
| 24 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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NHS Dentists: South-West England — [Julie Elliott in the Chair]
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Chris Loder None | Neil O'Brien | View |
| 23 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Healthcare Services: Carshalton and Wallington
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Elliot Colburn None | Neil O'Brien | View |
| 22 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Cost of Living: Financial Support for Disabled People
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Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab | Tom Pursglove | View |
| 17 May 2023 (3 debates) | |||
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Council Tax and Stamp Duty Alternatives
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Simon Fell None | Andrew Griffith | View |
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Eye Health: National Strategy
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Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab | Neil O'Brien | View |
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Future of Stoma Care
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Giles Watling Clacton Con | Will Quince | View |
| 16 May 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Abuse and Sexual Assaults in the NHS: Investigations
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Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Dental Services: East of England — [Sir Mark Hendrick in the Chair]
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Richard Bacon South Norfolk Con | Neil O'Brien | View |
| 15 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Food Labelling and Allergies
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Neil O'Brien | View |
| 11 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Allergy Awareness Week
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Jon Cruddas Dagenham and Rainham Lab | Helen Whately | View |
| 02 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Vaping: Under-18s
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Neil Hudson Epping Forest Con | Neil O'Brien | View |
| April - 20-27 Apr (3 debates) | |||
| 27 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Imprisonment for Public Protection Sentences
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Bob Neill Bromley and Chislehurst Con | Damian Hinds | View |
| 26 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Office for Students
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Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab | Robert Halfon | View |
| 20 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Medicinal Cannabis: Economic Contribution — [Graham Stringer in the Chair]
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Will Quince | View |
| March - 13-28 Mar (9 debates) | |||
| 28 Mar 2023 (3 debates) | |||
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Bereaved Children: Registry — [Sir Gary Streeter in the Chair]
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Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem | Claire Coutinho | View |
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Hospital Provision: Tees Valley
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Jill Mortimer None | Will Quince | View |
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Medical Technology Regulations and the NHS
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Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con | Will Quince | View |
| 23 Mar 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Support for Women in Poverty — [Virendra Sharma in the Chair]
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Mims Davies | View |
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Whistleblowing Awareness Week
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Mary Robinson Cheadle Con | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
| 22 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Specialist Workforce
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Geraint Davies Swansea West Lab | Claire Coutinho | View |
| 15 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Mental Health and Wellbeing Plan
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Kevan Jones North Durham Lab | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 14 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Cancer Care
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Nicola Richards None | Helen Whately | View |
| 13 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Suicide Prevention and the National Curriculum
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Nick Gibb | View |