Westminster Hall
445 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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| 2023 - 31 Jan - 19 Jul (50 debates) | |||
| July - 04-19 Jul (8 debates) | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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HPV Vaccinations
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Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum Awareness
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Sara Britcliffe None | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 18 Jul 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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HIV Action Plan Annual Update 2022-23 — [Dame Caroline Dinenage in the Chair]
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Nicola Richards None | Neil O'Brien | View |
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Radiotherapy: Accessibility
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Selaine Saxby None | Will Quince | View |
| 11 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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UN High-level Meetings in 2023
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Virendra Sharma Ealing, Southall Lab | Leo Docherty | 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 (2 debates) | |||
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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 |
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Human-specific Medical Research Techniques
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Steve McCabe Birmingham, Selly Oak Lab | Paul Scully | View |
| June - 08-29 Jun (10 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 (2 debates) | |||
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Asylum Applicants: Mental Health and Wellbeing
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Gareth Bacon Orpington Con | Sarah Dines | View |
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Population Growth: Impact of Immigration
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John Hayes South Holland and The Deepings Con | Robert Jenrick | View |
| 21 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Ultra-processed Food
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Suzanne Webb None | Neil O'Brien | 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 |
| 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 |
| May - 02-24 May (13 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 (2 debates) | |||
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Healthcare Services: Carshalton and Wallington
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Elliot Colburn None | Neil O'Brien | View |
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Sub-postmasters and Sub-postmistresses: Remuneration
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | Kevin Hollinrake | 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 (2 debates) | |||
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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 |
| 09 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Yemen: Humanitarian Situation and Children’s Rights
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Carol Monaghan Glasgow North West SNP | David Rutley | View |
| 03 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Branded Medicines Voluntary Scheme and the Life Sciences Vision
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Anne Marie Morris Newton Abbot Con | Will Quince | 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 - 17-20 Apr (2 debates) | |||
| 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 |
| 17 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response: International Agreement
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
| March - 01-30 Mar (8 debates) | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Easter Adjournment
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | Marcus Jones | View |
| 28 Mar 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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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 |
| 14 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Cancer Care
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Nicola Richards None | Helen Whately | View |
| 09 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Patients with Rare Diseases — [Mr Virendra Sharma in the Chair]
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Helen Whately | View |
| 06 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Prescription Charges: People Aged 60 or Over
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Neil O'Brien | View |
| 02 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Hospice Sector: Fiscal Support and Cost of Living
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Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP | Neil O'Brien | View |
| 01 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Health and Wellbeing Services: East of England
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Priti Patel Witham Con | Helen Whately | View |
| February - 02-28 Feb (7 debates) | |||
| 28 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Eating Disorders Awareness Week
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 23 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Turkey and Syria Earthquake — [Sir Graham Brady in the Chair]
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Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con | David Rutley | View |
| 22 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Overseas Aid: Child Health and Education
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Matt Rodda Reading Central Lab | David Rutley | View |
| 09 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Sunscreen Products: VAT — [Mr Virendra Sharma in the Chair]
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Amy Callaghan None | Victoria Atkins | View |
| 08 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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National HIV Testing Week 2023
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Maggie Throup Erewash Con | Neil O'Brien | View |
| 06 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Autism and ADHD Assessments
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Elliot Colburn None | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 02 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Cystic Fibrosis: Living Costs
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Helen Whately | View |
| January - 31 Jan (2 debates) | |||
| 31 Jan 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Essex Mental Health Independent Inquiry
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Vicky Ford Chelmsford Con | Neil O'Brien | View |
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Levelling-up Missions: East of England
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Dehenna Davison | View |