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 |
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| 2023 - 11 Jan - 07 Feb (16 debates) | |||
| February - 07 Feb (5 debates) | |||
| 07 Feb 2023 (5 debates) | |||
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Bolton High Street Redevelopment — [Philip Davies in the Chair]
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Yasmin Qureshi Bolton South and Walkden Lab | Dehenna Davison | View |
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Cammell Laird Workers Imprisoned in 1984 — [Sir Christopher Chope in the Chair]
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Gareth Thomas Harrow West Lab Co-op | Edward Argar | View |
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Children's Mental Health Services: Lincolnshire
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Gareth Davies Grantham and Bourne Con | Maria Caulfield | View |
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Levelling-up Fund Round 2: Bidding Process
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Anne McLaughlin Glasgow North East SNP | Dehenna Davison | View |
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Saving for Later Life
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Stephen Timms East Ham Lab | Laura Trott | View |
| January - 11-31 Jan (11 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 |
| 30 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Immigration Fees for Healthcare Workers
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Robert Jenrick | View |
| 25 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Public Procurement Processes
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Mick Whitley None | Alex Burghart | View |
| 24 Jan 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Apprenticeships: Government Support
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | Robert Halfon | View |
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Nuclear Power: Dungeness
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Damian Collins Folkestone and Hythe Con | Graham Stuart | View |
| 18 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Arts Council England: Funding — [MR PETER BONE in the Chair]
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Bob Neill Bromley and Chislehurst Con | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 17 Jan 2023 (2 debates) | |||
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Child Maintenance Services — [Derek Twigg in the Chair]
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Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem | Mims Davies | View |
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Doctor Training
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Anthony Browne None | Will Quince | View |
| 12 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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[Sir Graham Brady in the Chair]
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Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
| 11 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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British Council Contractors in Afghanistan
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John Baron Basildon and Billericay Con | Leo Docherty | View |
| 2022 - 18 Oct - 20 Dec (34 debates) | |||
| December - 06-20 Dec (8 debates) | |||
| 20 Dec 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Childcare: Affordability and Availability
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | Claire Coutinho | View |
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Family Businesses: Contribution to Local Communities
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John Stevenson Carlisle Con | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
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Future of Rail Services
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Stephen Hammond Wimbledon Con | Huw Merriman | View |
| 15 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Eye Health
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Neil O'Brien | View |
| 14 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Cost of Food
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Ian Byrne Liverpool West Derby Lab | Mark Spencer | View |
| 12 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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State Pension
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Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab | Laura Trott | View |
| 07 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Employment and the High Street
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
| 06 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Ofsted School Inspections
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Philip Hollobone Kettering Con | Nick Gibb | View |
| November - 01-30 Nov (20 debates) | |||
| 30 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Avian Influenza Outbreak
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John Whittingdale Maldon Con | Mark Spencer | View |
| 29 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Covid-19: Economic Impact of Lockdowns — [Mrs Sheryll Murray in the Chair]
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | Andrew Griffith | View |
| 24 Nov 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Infected Blood Inquiry and Compensation Framework
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Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab | Alex Burghart | View |
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Social Care — [Rushanara Ali in the Chair]
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Damian Green Ashford Con | Helen Whately | View |
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Unknown
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Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con | Helen Whately | View |
| 23 Nov 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Fire Services: North-east England
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Sharon Hodgson Washington and Gateshead South Lab | Sarah Dines | View |
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Social Security Support for Children
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Anum Qaisar None | Guy Opperman | View |
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Support for British Farming — [Sir Gary Streeter in the Chair]
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Simon Jupp None | Mark Spencer | View |
| 22 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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NHS Staffing Levels — [Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Margaret Greenwood Wirral West Lab | Will Quince | View |
| 17 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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War in Ukraine: Illicit Finance
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Leo Docherty | View |
| 16 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Male Primary School Teachers — [Sir Gary Streeter in the Chair]
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Ben Bradley Mansfield Con | Nick Gibb | View |
| 14 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Early Years Childcare: Staff-Child Ratios
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | Claire Coutinho | View |
| 09 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Creative Industries: North-east
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Julie Elliott Sunderland Central Lab | Julia Lopez | View |
| 08 Nov 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Asylum Accommodation: Novotel Ipswich
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Tom Hunt None | Robert Jenrick | View |
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Labour and Skills Shortages: Temporary Recovery Visa — [Judith Cummins in the Chair]
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | Robert Jenrick | View |
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Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Helen Whately | View |
| 02 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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International Doctors: Visas — [Graham Stringer in the Chair]
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Matt Warman Boston and Skegness Con | Robert Jenrick | View |
| 01 Nov 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Fertility Treatment and Employment Rights
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Nickie Aiken None | Nusrat Ghani | View |
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Public Sector Pay: Proposed Strike Action — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
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Beth Winter None | Victoria Atkins | View |
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Religious Education in Modern Britain
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Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con | Nick Gibb | View |
| October - 18-27 Oct (6 debates) | |||
| 27 Oct 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Colleges Week 2022 — [Mrs Sheryll Murray in the Chair]
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Andrea Jenkyns | View |
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World Menopause Day — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab | Will Quince | View |
| 25 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Baby Loss and Safe Staffing in Maternity Care
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Jill Mortimer None | Caroline Johnson | View |
| 19 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Apprenticeships and Teacher Training
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Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con | Jonathan Gullis | View |
| 18 Oct 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Cost of Living: Support for Young People
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Fabian Hamilton Leeds North East Lab | Richard Fuller | View |
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Port of Dover: Border Controls
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Natalie Elphicke None | Brendan Clarke-Smith | View |