Westminster Hall
536 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 - 31 Jan - 19 Jul (50 debates) | |||
| July - 05-19 Jul (8 debates) | |||
| 19 Jul 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Cost of Living Crisis: Wales — Caroline Nokes in the Chair
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Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab | David Davies | View |
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Nigeria: Security Situation
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Matthew Offord Hendon Con | Vicky Ford | View |
| 13 Jul 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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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 |
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Global Vaccine Disparities
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John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab | Amanda Milling | View |
| 12 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Night-time Economy: Hertfordshire
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Dean Russell None | Jane Hunt | View |
| 06 Jul 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Ambulance and Emergency Department Waiting Times
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | Edward Argar | View |
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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 - 13-30 Jun (7 debates) | |||
| 30 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
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Miriam Cates None | Robin Walker | View |
| 22 Jun 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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NHS Dentistry in England — [Graham Stringer in the Chair]
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Derek Thomas St Ives Con | Maria Caulfield | View |
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UK Defence Industry: Procurement
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Fay Jones None | Leo Docherty | View |
| 15 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Sustainable Food Supply and Cultured Meat
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Roger Gale Herne Bay and Sandwich Con | Victoria Prentis | View |
| 14 Jun 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Future Hydrogen Economy
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Jacob Young None | Greg Hands | View |
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New Wealth Taxes — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
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Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab | Lucy Frazer | View |
| 13 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Transgender Conversion Therapy
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Elliot Colburn None | Mike Freer | View |
| May - 23-25 May (5 debates) | |||
| 25 May 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Agriculture Sector: Recruitment Support
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | Victoria Prentis | View |
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Cost of Living: Fiscal Approach — [Derek Twigg in the Chair]
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab | Lucy Frazer | 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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Great British Railways Headquarters: Swindon’s Bid
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Robert Buckland South Swindon Con | Wendy Morton | View |
| 23 May 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Taxes on Motor Fuel — [Julie Elliott in the Chair]
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | Helen Whately | View |
| April - 20-27 Apr (8 debates) | |||
| 27 Apr 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Affordable Housing (Devon and Cornwall) — [Stewart Hosie in the Chair]
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Selaine Saxby None | Stuart Andrew | View |
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Great British Railways Headquarters: Derby’s Bid
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Pauline Latham Mid Derbyshire Con | Wendy Morton | View |
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International Thalassaemia Day
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Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab | Maria Caulfield | View |
| 26 Apr 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Future of Rail — [Sir Charles Walker in the Chair]
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Rachael Maskell York Central Lab Co-op | Wendy Morton | View |
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Future of Small Cities Following Covid-19
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Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab | Stuart Andrew | View |
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Women’s Elite Sport: Prize Money
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Julie Elliott Sunderland Central Lab | Nigel Huddleston | View |
| 25 Apr 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Hunting — [David Mundell in the Chair]
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | Rebecca Pow | View |
| 20 Apr 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Human Rights: Colombia
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Paula Barker Liverpool Wavertree Lab | James Cleverly | View |
| March - 01-31 Mar (16 debates) | |||
| 31 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Urban Transport: Future Funding
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Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab | Trudy Harrison | View |
| 29 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Great British Railways Headquarters: Crewe Bid
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Kieran Mullan Bexhill and Battle Con | Wendy Morton | View |
| 24 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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World Tuberculosis Day
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Virendra Sharma Ealing, Southall Lab | Vicky Ford | View |
| 22 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Parental Leave and Pay
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Kirsten Oswald East Renfrewshire SNP | Paul Scully | View |
| 16 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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In-work Poverty — [Christina Rees in the Chair]
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Grahame Morris Easington Lab | David Rutley | View |
| 15 Mar 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Blackpool Airport and Levelling Up
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Scott Benton None | Robert Courts | View |
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Private Rented Sector Housing
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Ian Byrne Liverpool West Derby Lab | Eddie Hughes | View |
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Unknown
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Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab | N/A | View |
| 10 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Covid-19: Deteriorating Long-Term Health Conditions
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Bob Neill Bromley and Chislehurst Con | Gillian Keegan | View |
| 09 Mar 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Large Solar Farms — [Sir Charles Walker in the Chair]
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Brendan Clarke-Smith None | George Freeman | View |
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Multi-hospital NHS Trusts: Transportation
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Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con | Edward Argar | View |
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Smart Road Pricing
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Elliot Colburn None | Trudy Harrison | View |
| 03 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Windrush Compensation Scheme
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Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab | Kevin Foster | View |
| 02 Mar 2022 (2 debates) | |||
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Westminster Foundation for Democracy: Funding
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Richard Graham Gloucester Con | Vicky Ford | View |
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What Works Network: Centre for Food
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Alex Norris Nottingham North and Kimberley Lab Co-op | Victoria Prentis | View |
| 01 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Planning Permission and Housing Need: Wealden
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Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con | Stuart Andrew | View |
| February - 01-23 Feb (5 debates) | |||
| 23 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Muslim Community in Wales — [Esther McVey in the Chair]
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Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab | David Davies | View |
| 22 Feb 2022 (3 debates) | |||
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Agriculture: Sustainable Intensification and Metrics
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Julian Sturdy York Outer Con | Rebecca Pow | View |
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Cost of Living in Wales
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Jessica Morden Newport East Lab | David Davies | View |
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Kinship Care for Babies
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Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con | Will Quince | View |
| 01 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Hadrian’s Wall: Newcastle’s West End
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Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab | Nigel Huddleston | View |
| January - 31 Jan (1 debate) | |||
| 31 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Future of the NHS — [James Gray in the Chair]
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Matt Vickers Stockton West Con | Edward Argar | View |