Westminster Hall
565 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 - 24 May - 06 Dec (50 debates) | |||
| December - 01-06 Dec (2 debates) | |||
| 06 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Dormant Assets Funding: Community Wealth Funds
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Jo Gideon None | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 01 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women — [Julie Elliott in the Chair]
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | Leo Docherty | View |
| November - 01-30 Nov (14 debates) | |||
| 30 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Greening the Financial System — [Mr Peter Bone in the Chair]
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Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab | James Cartlidge | 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 |
| 23 Nov 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Misuse of Nitrous Oxide
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Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con | Chris Philp | 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 |
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Tourism Industry: Devon and Cornwall
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Kevin Foster Torbay Con | N/A | 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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Energy Price Support: Northern Ireland
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Stephen Farry None | Kevin Hollinrake | 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 (2 debates) | |||
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Asylum Accommodation: Novotel Ipswich
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Tom Hunt None | Robert Jenrick | View |
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Cryptoasset Promotions in Sport
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Aaron Bell None | Stuart Andrew | View |
| 02 Nov 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Airport Parking Charges
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Bill Wiggin North Herefordshire Con | Huw Merriman | View |
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International Students: Contribution to the UK
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Alyn Smith None | Robert Halfon | View |
| 01 Nov 2022 (2 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 |
| October - 12-31 Oct (9 debates) | |||
| 31 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Public Ownership of Energy Companies
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Martyn Day Linlithgow and East Falkirk SNP | George Freeman | View |
| 26 Oct 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Levelling Up Barry, Vale of Glamorgan
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Alun Cairns Vale of Glamorgan Con | Dehenna Davison | View |
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Pension Credit and Cost of Living Support Grant
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Anne McLaughlin Glasgow North East SNP | Alex Burghart | View |
| 20 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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FIFA World Cup 2022
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Alun Cairns Vale of Glamorgan Con | Jesse Norman | View |
| 19 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Transport in Nottinghamshire — [Sir George Howarth in the Chair]
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Tom Randall None | Katherine Fletcher | View |
| 17 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Early General Election
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | Brendan Clarke-Smith | View |
| 12 Oct 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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New Developments on Green-belt Land
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Taiwo Owatemi Coventry North West Lab | Lee Rowley | View |
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Sewage Discharges — [Julie Elliott in the Chair]
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Huw Merriman Bexhill and Battle Con | Trudy Harrison | View |
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Trade Deals: Parliamentary Scrutiny
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Anthony Mangnall None | Greg Hands | View |
| September - 06-08 Sep (5 debates) | |||
| 08 Sep 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Support for Local Food Infrastructure
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | Mark Spencer | View |
| 07 Sep 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Liverpool Port Access: Rimrose Valley
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Peter Dowd Bootle Lab | Karl McCartney | View |
| 06 Sep 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Employee Share Ownership Schemes
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George Howarth Knowsley Lab | Lucy Frazer | View |
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Employment Law: Devolution to Scotland — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
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Angela Crawley Lanark and Hamilton East SNP | Jane Hunt | View |
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Peterborough Station Quarter: Redevelopment
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Paul Bristow None | Wendy Morton | View |
| July - 05-21 Jul (9 debates) | |||
| 21 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Agricultural and County Shows
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Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con | Steve Double | View |
| 20 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Anti-social Behaviour Awareness Week — [Mr Virendra Sharma in the Chair]
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Jacob Young None | Amanda Solloway | View |
| 13 Jul 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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150th Open Championship
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | Nigel Huddleston | View |
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Careers Guidance in Schools — [Christina Rees in the Chair]
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Mike Amesbury Weaver Vale Lab | Andrea Jenkyns | View |
| 12 Jul 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Cost of Living: Support for Farmers — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
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Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con | Victoria Prentis | View |
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Night-time Economy: Hertfordshire
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Dean Russell None | Jane Hunt | View |
| 11 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Dolphin and Whale Hunting: Faroe Islands
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John Nicolson East Dunbartonshire SNP | Andrew Griffith | View |
| 06 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Home Energy Efficiency: North of England — [Mr Laurence Robertson in the Chair]
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Peter Gibson None | Greg Hands | View |
| 05 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Winnington Bridge Corridor
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | Eddie Hughes | View |
| June - 07-29 Jun (8 debates) | |||
| 29 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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NDAs: Universities
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Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem | Michelle Donelan | View |
| 22 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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UK Defence Industry: Procurement
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Fay Jones None | Leo Docherty | View |
| 21 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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SEND: Carshalton and Wallington
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Elliot Colburn None | Will Quince | View |
| 15 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Council of Europe
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John Howell Henley Con | Amanda Milling | View |
| 14 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Hinckley National Rail Freight Interchange
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Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con | Wendy Morton | View |
| 09 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Menopause
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Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 07 Jun 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Football Index Collapse
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Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab | Nigel Huddleston | View |
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Ports (Forth and Clyde) — [Ms Nusrat Ghani in the Chair]
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Kenny MacAskill None | Iain Stewart | View |
| May - 24-25 May (3 debates) | |||
| 25 May 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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India’s Foreign Contribution Law: NGOs
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Stephen Timms East Ham Lab | Amanda Milling | View |
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Stoke-on-Trent: Video Games Enterprise Zone
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Jonathan Gullis None | Julia Lopez | View |
| 24 May 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Georgia and the War in Ukraine
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Jonathan Djanogly Huntingdon Con | Amanda Milling | View |