Westminster Hall
375 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 - 23 Jun - 08 Dec (50 debates) | |||
| December - 01-08 Dec (5 debates) | |||
| 08 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Magnitsky Sanctions: Human Rights Abuses
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Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab | Wendy Morton | View |
| 07 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Antimicrobial Resistance
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Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con | Maggie Throup | View |
| 02 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Tokyo Nutrition for Growth Summit
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David Mundell Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale Con | Amanda Milling | View |
| 01 Dec 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Cider Industry: Duty Changes
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Bill Wiggin North Herefordshire Con | Helen Whately | View |
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Natural History GCSE
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Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con | Robin Walker | View |
| November - 02-30 Nov (11 debates) | |||
| 30 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Wales’s Contribution to UK Armed Forces
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Fay Jones None | James Heappey | View |
| 25 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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International Men’s Day
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Kemi Badenoch | View |
| 17 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Palestine: Road Map to Peace
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Tahir Ali Birmingham Hall Green and Moseley Lab | Vicky Ford | View |
| 16 Nov 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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Access to Archives — [Esther McVey in the Chair]
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Chris Evans Caerphilly Lab Co-op | Nigel Adams | View |
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe — [Sir Charles Walker in the Chair]
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Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab | James Cleverly | View |
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Unknown
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Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab | James Cleverly | View |
| 09 Nov 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Photographic Reconnaissance Unit: National Memorial
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Andrew Bowie West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Con | Leo Docherty | View |
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SMEs: Access to Finance
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Peter Gibson None | Paul Scully | View |
| 03 Nov 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Adult Dependent Relative Visas
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Stephen Timms East Ham Lab | Rachel Maclean | View |
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Ethiopia, Sudan and Tigray: Humanitarian Situation — [Hannah Bardell in the Chair]
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Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind | Vicky Ford | View |
| 02 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Kurdish Political Representation and Equality in Turkey
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Lloyd Russell-Moyle Brighton, Kemptown Lab | Amanda Milling | View |
| October - 19-28 Oct (9 debates) | |||
| 28 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Black History Month — [Sir Graham Brady in the Chair]
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Bell Ribeiro-Addy Clapham and Brixton Hill Lab | Robin Walker | View |
| 26 Oct 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Investment Industry Exposure to Modern Slavery
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Gareth Davies Grantham and Bourne Con | Rachel Maclean | View |
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Public Health Funding: Bexley
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David Evennett Bexleyheath and Crayford Con | Maggie Throup | View |
| 25 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Animal Testing — [Julie Elliott in the Chair]
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Martyn Day Linlithgow and East Falkirk SNP | George Freeman | View |
| 20 Oct 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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AUKUS: Impact on Anglo-Chinese Relations
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Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con | Amanda Milling | View |
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Artificial Intelligence
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Nicholas Fletcher None | George Freeman | View |
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Yemen: Humanitarian Situation
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Gill Furniss Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough Lab | James Cleverly | View |
| 19 Oct 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action: Iran
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Stephen Crabb Preseli Pembrokeshire Con | James Cleverly | View |
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Post Office Closures
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Marion Fellows Motherwell and Wishaw SNP | Paul Scully | View |
| September - 07-23 Sep (9 debates) | |||
| 23 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Violence against Christians: Central African Countries
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Vicky Ford | View |
| 21 Sep 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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LGBTQ+ Afghan Refugees
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Kate Osborne Jarrow and Gateshead East Lab | N/A | View |
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Project Gigabit
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | Julia Lopez | View |
| 20 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Covid-19 Vaccinations — [Ms Nusrat Ghani in the Chair]
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Elliot Colburn None | Maggie Throup | View |
| 15 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Merthyr Tydfil: City Status
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Gerald Jones Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare Lab | Julia Lopez | View |
| 08 Sep 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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British Council
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | Nigel Adams | View |
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Rough Sleeping — [Christina Rees in the Chair]
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Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem | Eddie Hughes | View |
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Tigray
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Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab | James Duddridge | View |
| 07 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Global Britain: Human Rights and Climate Change
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Hywel Williams Arfon PC | Nigel Adams | View |
| July - 05-22 Jul (10 debates) | |||
| 22 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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COP26 Conference Priorities
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Simon Clarke Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Con | Rebecca Pow | View |
| 21 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Social Justice and Fairness Commission
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Kirsten Oswald East Renfrewshire SNP | Will Quince | View |
| 20 Jul 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Rural Banking Services
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Fay Jones None | John Glen | View |
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Welfare System and Child Poverty: Wales
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Liz Saville-Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC | Will Quince | View |
| 19 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Amnesty for Undocumented Migrants — [Stewart Hosie in the Chair]
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Tom Hunt None | Kevin Foster | View |
| 14 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Space Debris
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Chris Skidmore Kingswood Con | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 12 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Motor Neurone Disease (Research)
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Martyn Day Linlithgow and East Falkirk SNP | Helen Whately | 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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Immigration Rules
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Anne McLaughlin Glasgow North East SNP | N/A | View |
| 05 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Hedgehogs
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Matt Vickers Stockton West Con | Rebecca Pow | View |
| June - 23-30 Jun (6 debates) | |||
| 30 Jun 2021 (3 debates) | |||
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Detention of Jagtar Singh Johal
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Martin Docherty West Dunbartonshire SNP | Nigel Adams | View |
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Palestinian School Textbooks: EU Review
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Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con | James Duddridge | View |
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Southport to Manchester Rail Services
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Damien Moore Southport Con | Chris Heaton-Harris | 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 |
| 23 Jun 2021 (2 debates) | |||
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Beauty and Wellbeing Sector Workforce
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Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab | Paul Scully | View |
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Deforestation in the Amazon — [Steve McCabe in the Chair]
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Chris Grayling Epsom and Ewell Con | Wendy Morton | View |