Westminster Hall
2469 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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| 2025 - 16 Sep - 05 Nov (50 debates) | |||
| November - 03-05 Nov (7 debates) | |||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | |||
| 05 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Financial Transparency: Overseas Territories
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Phil Brickell Bolton West Lab | Stephen Doughty | View |
| 04 Nov 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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Cross-border Healthcare
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David Chadwick Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe LD | Karin Smyth | View |
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Royal Mail: Universal Service Obligation
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Ashley Fox Bridgwater Con | Blair McDougall | View |
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Official Development Assistance Reductions
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Edward Morello West Dorset LD | Seema Malhotra | View |
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Houses in Multiple Occupation: Planning Consent
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Steve Yemm Mansfield Lab | Samantha Dixon | View |
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Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria
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Danny Chambers Winchester LD | N/A | View |
| 03 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Video Games: Consumer Law
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Ben Goldsborough South Norfolk Lab | Stephanie Peacock | View |
| October - 13-30 Oct (42 debates) | |||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | |||
| 30 Oct 2025 (3 debates) | |||
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Children’s Social Care
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | Josh MacAlister | View |
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Moles: Histological Testing
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Richard Quigley Isle of Wight West Lab | Ashley Dalton | View |
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Land Value Capture
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Florence Eshalomi Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Lab/Co-op | N/A | View |
| 29 Oct 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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International Baccalaureate: Funding in State Schools
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Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage LD | Josh MacAlister | View |
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Wet Wipes: Plastic Ban
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Fleur Anderson Putney Lab | Emma Hardy | View |
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Independent Lifeboats: Government Support
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Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con | Lilian Greenwood | View |
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Civil Justice Council Review of Litigation Funding
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Julian Smith Skipton and Ripon Con | Sarah Sackman | View |
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Vehicle Headlight Glare Standards
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Peter Lamb Crawley Lab | Simon Lightwood | View |
| 28 Oct 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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Connected and Automated Vehicles
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Sarah Coombes West Bromwich Lab | Simon Lightwood | View |
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Family Farming in Northern Ireland
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Carla Lockhart Upper Bann DUP | Dan Tomlinson | View |
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Obesity and Fatty Liver Disease
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Beccy Cooper Worthing West Lab | Karin Smyth | View |
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Lasting Power of Attorney
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Fabian Hamilton Leeds North East Lab | Sarah Sackman | View |
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World Stroke Day
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Munira Wilson Twickenham LD | Dr Zubir Ahmed | View |
| 27 Oct 2025 (2 debates) | |||
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Holidays During School Term Time
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Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con | Georgia Gould | View |
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Statutory Maternity and Paternity Pay
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Jacob Collier Burton and Uttoxeter Lab | Andrew Western | View |
| 23 Oct 2025 (3 debates) | |||
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Building Safety Regulator
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Chris Curtis Milton Keynes North Lab | Samantha Dixon | View |
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NHS Workforce Levels: Impact on Cancer Patients
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Clive Jones Wokingham LD | Karin Smyth | View |
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Work of the County Court: Government Response
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Andy Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab | N/A | View |
| 22 Oct 2025 (4 debates) | |||
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Korean War: 75th Commemoration
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Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con | Chris Elmore | View |
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Financial Inclusion
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Martin Rhodes Glasgow North Lab | Lucy Rigby | View |
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Coal Tip Safety and New Extraction Licences
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Ann Davies Caerfyrddin PC | Michael Shanks | View |
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Trade Union Workplace Access
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Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab | Kate Dearden | View |
| 21 Oct 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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Electricity Infrastructure: Rural Communities
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | Michael Shanks | View |
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Local Government Funding: North-west England
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Tom Morrison Cheadle LD | Alison McGovern | View |
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Co-operative Sector: Government Support
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Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Lab/Co-op | Mark Ferguson | View |
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Mandatory Digital ID
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Pete Wishart Perth and Kinross-shire SNP | Ian Murray | View |
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Ending Homelessness
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | Alison McGovern | View |
| 20 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Asylum Seekers: Support and Accommodation
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Tony Vaughan Folkestone and Hythe Lab | Alex Norris | View |
| 16 Oct 2025 (3 debates) | |||
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Health and Social Care Committee
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Paulette Hamilton Birmingham Erdington Lab | N/A | View |
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Ada Lovelace Day
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Lizzi Collinge Morecambe and Lunesdale Lab | N/A | View |
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World Menopause Day
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Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab | Anna Sabine | View |
| 15 Oct 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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Healthcare: Bolton
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Kirith Entwistle Bolton North East Lab | Gillian Keegan | View |
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Educational Assessment System Reform
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Josh Dean Hertford and Stortford Lab | Georgia Gould | View |
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Knife Crime
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Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform | Sarah Jones | View |
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Community Helipads: Rural Access
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Angus MacDonald Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire LD | Lilian Greenwood | View |
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Tree Maintenance: Guidance to Local Authorities
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | Mary Creagh | View |
| 14 Oct 2025 (5 debates) | |||
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Criminal Courts: Independent Review
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Jeremy Wright Kenilworth and Southam Con | Sarah Sackman | View |
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International Rail Services: Ashford
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Helena Dollimore Hastings and Rye Lab/Co-op | Keir Mather | View |
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Child Risk Disclosure Scheme
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Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab | Josh MacAlister | View |
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COP30: Food System Transformation
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Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire LD | Stephen Doughty | View |
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Postural Tachycardia Syndrome
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Cat Smith Lancaster and Wyre Lab | Ashley Dalton | View |
| 13 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Bovine Tuberculosis Control and Badger Culling
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Irene Campbell North Ayrshire and Arran Lab | Rebecca Pow | View |
| September - 16 Sep (1 debate) | |||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | |||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | |||
| 16 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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London Fashion Week: Cultural Contribution
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Rosie Wrighting Kettering Lab | Ian Murray | View |