Westminster Hall
574 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 - 21 Feb - 06 Jun (50 debates) | |||
| June - 06 Jun (2 debates) | |||
| 06 Jun 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Children's Access to Books — [Sir Christopher Chope in the Chair]
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Alexander Stafford None | Nick Gibb | View |
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Immigration Rules: Offshore Workers
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Kenny MacAskill None | Chris Philp | View |
| May - 09-25 May (16 debates) | |||
| 25 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Inshore Industry Fishing Crews: Visas
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Robert Jenrick | View |
| 24 May 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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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 |
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Network Rail: Doubledykes Crossing
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Peter Grant Glenrothes SNP | Richard Holden | 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 |
| 18 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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National Numeracy Day — [Dame Maria Miller in the Chair]
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | Nick Gibb | View |
| 17 May 2023 (3 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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Food Price Inflation and Food Banks
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Beth Winter None | Mark Spencer | View |
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Public Bodies and VAT
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George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con | Victoria Atkins | 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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Farmers, Supermarkets and Food Supply Chains
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Gordon Henderson Sittingbourne and Sheppey Con | Mark Spencer | 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 |
| 10 May 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Prison Officers: Pension Age
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Gordon Henderson Sittingbourne and Sheppey Con | Damian Hinds | View |
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Small and Medium-sized House Builders — [Mr Lawrence Robertson in the Chair]
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Andrew Lewer Northampton South Con | Rachel Maclean | View |
| 09 May 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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School and College Funding: The Midlands — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair]
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Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party | Robert Halfon | View |
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Yemen: Humanitarian Situation and Children’s Rights
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Carol Monaghan Glasgow North West SNP | David Rutley | View |
| April - 19-26 Apr (6 debates) | |||
| 26 Apr 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Artificial Intelligence and the Labour Market — [Dame Maria Miller in the Chair]
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Mick Whitley None | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
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Office for Students
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Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab | Robert Halfon | View |
| 25 Apr 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Motorways: Litter
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Mike Penning Hemel Hempstead Con | Richard Holden | View |
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Universal Infant Free School Meals
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Steve Brine Winchester Con | Nick Gibb | View |
| 19 Apr 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Asbestos in Workplaces
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Jane Hunt None | N/A | View |
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Food Security and Farming
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Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con | Mark Spencer | View |
| March - 01-30 Mar (21 debates) | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Easter Adjournment
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | Marcus Jones | View |
| 29 Mar 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Electronics Technology Skills: North Lancashire
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David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con | Robert Halfon | View |
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Unpaid Work Trials
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Stewart McDonald Glasgow South SNP | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
| 28 Mar 2023 (4 debates) | |||
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25 Years of Devolution in Wales
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Rob Roberts None | James Davies | View |
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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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P&O Ferries Redundancies
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Ian Lavery Blyth and Ashington Lab | Kevin Hollinrake | 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 (2 debates) | |||
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International Child Abduction — [Judith Cummins in the Chair]
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David Simmonds Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Con | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | View |
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities: Specialist Workforce
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Geraint Davies Swansea West Lab | Claire Coutinho | View |
| 21 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Social Mobility
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David Evennett Bexleyheath and Crayford Con | Mims Davies | View |
| 16 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Car Parking: Care Workers — [Sir Robert Syms in the Chair]
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Damien Moore Southport Con | Helen Whately | View |
| 15 Mar 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Levelling Up Fund: Tipton and Wednesbury
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Shaun Bailey None | Felicity Buchan | View |
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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 |
| 07 Mar 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Civil Service Pay — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair]
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Beth Winter None | Alex Burghart | View |
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Post-16 Education: Bolsover
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Mark Fletcher None | Robert Halfon | 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 - 21-22 Feb (5 debates) | |||
| 22 Feb 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Electric Vehicles: Infrastructure — [Peter Bone in the Chair]
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Steve Brine Winchester Con | Huw Merriman | View |
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Energy Suppliers: Customer Credit
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Drew Hendry Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey SNP | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 21 Feb 2023 (3 debates) | |||
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A14: Kettering
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Philip Hollobone Kettering Con | Richard Holden | View |
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Childcare: Affordability and Availability
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Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab | Claire Coutinho | View |
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Freeports: Wales
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Virginia Crosbie None | James Davies | View |