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

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Debate	Lead MP	Minister	Actions
2020 - 29 Jan - 16 Dec (33 debates)
December - 01-16 Dec (7 debates)
16 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Walthamstow Toy Library Eviction: NHS Role Stella Creasy Walthamstow Lab Co-op Minister: Edward Argar	Stella Creasy Walthamstow Lab Co-op	Edward Argar	View
14 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Financial Reward for Government Workers and Key Workers Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab Minister: Kemi Badenoch	Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab	Kemi Badenoch	View
10 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
[Dr Rupa Huq in the Chair] Grahame Morris Easington Lab Minister: Rachel Maclean	Grahame Morris Easington Lab	Rachel Maclean	View
03 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Nurseries and Early Years Settings Steve Brine Winchester Con Minister: Vicky Ford	Steve Brine Winchester Con	Vicky Ford	View
02 Dec 2020 (2 debates)
Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair] Karen Buck Westminster North Lab Minister: Kelly Tolhurst	Karen Buck Westminster North Lab	Kelly Tolhurst	View
Local Government Reorganisation: Somerset Ian Liddell-Grainger Bridgwater and West Somerset Con Minister: Kelly Tolhurst	Ian Liddell-Grainger Bridgwater and West Somerset Con	Kelly Tolhurst	View
01 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
North Staffordshire Potteries Towns: Levelling Up Jack Brereton Stoke-on-Trent South Con Minister: Christopher Pincher	Jack Brereton Stoke-on-Trent South Con	Christopher Pincher	View
November - 02-30 Nov (12 debates)
30 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Monday 30 November 2020 Mike Hill Hartlepool Lab Minister: Nadine Dorries	Mike Hill Hartlepool Lab	Nadine Dorries	View
Transport for London: Funding — [Sir David Amess in the Chair] Elliot Colburn None Minister: Rachel Maclean	Elliot Colburn None	Rachel Maclean	View
25 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
North of England: Infrastructure Spending Damien Moore Southport Con Minister: Jesse Norman	Damien Moore Southport Con	Jesse Norman	View
24 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Funding for Local Authorities — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair] Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab Minister: Luke Hall	Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab	Luke Hall	View
11 Nov 2020 (3 debates)
Family Visits in Health and Social Care Settings: Covid-19 Joy Morrissey Beaconsfield Con Minister: Helen Whately	Joy Morrissey Beaconsfield Con	Helen Whately	View
North of England: Economic Support Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab Minister: Kemi Badenoch	Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	Kemi Badenoch	View
Supported Accommodation: HMOs Steve McCabe Birmingham, Selly Oak Lab Minister: Kelly Tolhurst	Steve McCabe Birmingham, Selly Oak Lab	Kelly Tolhurst	View
05 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Food Supply: Covid-19 Neil Parish Tiverton and Honiton Con Minister: Victoria Prentis	Neil Parish Tiverton and Honiton Con	Victoria Prentis	View
03 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Pothole and Highway Repairs Jonathan Gullis None Minister: Rachel Maclean	Jonathan Gullis None	Rachel Maclean	View
02 Nov 2020 (3 debates)
Fireworks Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab Minister: Paul Scully	Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab	Paul Scully	View
School Attendance: Covid-19 — [Sir David Amess in the Chair] Jonathan Gullis None Minister: Nick Gibb	Jonathan Gullis None	Nick Gibb	View
Unknown Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab Minister: Nick Gibb	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Nick Gibb	View
October - 08-21 Oct (8 debates)
21 Oct 2020 (2 debates)
External Private Contractors: Government Use and Employment Paula Barker Liverpool Wavertree Lab Minister: Julia Lopez	Paula Barker Liverpool Wavertree Lab	Julia Lopez	View
Right to Food in Legislation Ian Byrne Liverpool West Derby Lab Minister: Victoria Prentis	Ian Byrne Liverpool West Derby Lab	Victoria Prentis	View
20 Oct 2020 (2 debates)
Local Clean Air Targets — [Sir Charles Walker in the Chair] Jeff Smith Manchester Withington Lab Minister: Rebecca Pow	Jeff Smith Manchester Withington Lab	Rebecca Pow	View
Support for Children and Families: Covid-19 Danny Kruger East Wiltshire Reform Minister: Vicky Ford	Danny Kruger East Wiltshire Reform	Vicky Ford	View
15 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Disability-Inclusive Response Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP Minister: Justin Tomlinson	Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP	Justin Tomlinson	View
14 Oct 2020 (2 debates)
Capital Infrastructure Projects: Bristol — [Ms Nusrat Ghani in the Chair] Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab Minister: Christopher Pincher	Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab	Christopher Pincher	View
Productivity: Rural Areas Scott Mann North Cornwall Con Minister: Kemi Badenoch	Scott Mann North Cornwall Con	Kemi Badenoch	View
08 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
No Recourse to Public Funds Stephen Timms East Ham Lab Minister: Chris Philp	Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	Chris Philp	View
March - 17 Mar (2 debates)
17 Mar 2020 (2 debates)
Lea Castle Farm Quarry Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con Minister: Christopher Pincher	Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con	Christopher Pincher	View
Private Rented Sector Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab Minister: Luke Hall	Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	Luke Hall	View
February - 11 Feb (2 debates)
11 Feb 2020 (2 debates)
Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con Minister: Luke Hall	Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con	Luke Hall	View
Waste Incineration Facilities Sharon Hodgson Washington and Gateshead South Lab Minister: Rebecca Pow	Sharon Hodgson Washington and Gateshead South Lab	Rebecca Pow	View
January - 29 Jan (2 debates)
29 Jan 2020 (2 debates)
Planning System: Gypsies and Travellers Philip Hollobone Kettering Con Minister: Luke Hall	Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	Luke Hall	View
Special Educational Needs and Disability Funding — [Mark Pritchard in the Chair] Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem Minister: Michelle Donelan	Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem	Michelle Donelan	View

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