Westminster Hall
36 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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| 2026 - 08 Jan - 24 Jun (6 debates) | |||
| June - 02-24 Jun (2 debates) | |||
| 24 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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North Sea Oil and Gas
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Bradley Thomas None | Michael Shanks | View |
| 02 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Glasgow City Region Economy
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Martin Rhodes None | Kirsty McNeill | View |
| March - 04 Mar (1 debate) | |||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | |||
| 04 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Energy Security and Net Zero: Scotland
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Susan Murray Mid Dunbartonshire Lib Dem | Michael Shanks | View |
| February - 05 Feb (1 debate) | |||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | |||
| 05 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Scottish Affairs Committee in 2024-25 and Industrial Transition
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Elaine Stewart Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock Lab | N/A | View |
| January - 08-13 Jan (2 debates) | |||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | |||
| 13 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Arctic and High North
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Graeme Downie Dunfermline and Dollar Lab | Al Carns | View |
| 08 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Glasgow Safer Drug Consumption Facility
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Patricia Ferguson Glasgow West Lab | Sarah Jones | View |
| 2025 - 07 Jan - 02 Jul (6 debates) | |||
| July - 02 Jul (1 debate) | |||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | |||
| 02 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Spending Review 2025: Scotland
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Graeme Downie Dunfermline and Dollar Lab | Kirsty McNeill | View |
| May - 06 May (1 debate) | |||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | |||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | |||
| 06 May 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Poverty: Glasgow North East
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Maureen Burke Glasgow North East Lab | Alison McGovern | View |
| April - 08 Apr (1 debate) | |||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | |||
| 08 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Radio Teleswitch Service Switch-off: Scotland
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland LD | Miatta Fahnbulleh | View |
| January - 07-16 Jan (3 debates) | |||
| 16 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Marine Renewables Industry
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland LD | Michael Shanks | View |
| 08 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Scotland: Transport Links
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | Kirsty McNeill | View |
| 07 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Budget: Scotland
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Gregor Poynton Livingston Lab | Kirsty McNeill | View |
| 2024 - 04 Sep - 27 Nov (4 debates) | |||
| November - 27 Nov (1 debate) | |||
| 27 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Devolution: Lancashire
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Cat Smith Lancaster and Wyre Lab | Jim McMahon | View |
| October - 15 Oct (1 debate) | |||
| 15 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Scotland’s Economy
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John Grady Glasgow East Lab | Martin McCluskey | View |
| September - 04-11 Sep (2 debates) | |||
| 11 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Rural Depopulation — [Valerie Vaz in the Chair]
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Torcuil Crichton Na h-Eileanan an Iar Lab | Seema Malhotra | View |
| 04 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Space Sector: Government Support
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | Chris Bryant | View |
| 2023 - 08 Mar - 12 Sep (3 debates) | |||
| September - 06-12 Sep (2 debates) | |||
| 12 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Offshore Wind: Public Ownership
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Kenny MacAskill None | Graham Stuart | View |
| 06 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Access to Broadband Services — [Sir Christopher Chope in the Chair]
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Alyn Smith None | John Whittingdale | View |
| March - 08 Mar (1 debate) | |||
| 08 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Future of the UK Constitution and Devolution — [Yvonne Fovargue in the Chair]
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Bim Afolami Hitchin and Harpenden Con | Alex Burghart | View |
| 2022 - 18 Jan - 07 Dec (11 debates) | |||
| December - 07 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| 07 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Marine Renewables: Government Support
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | Graham Stuart | View |
| November - 02-30 Nov (4 debates) | |||
| 30 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Independence Referendum for Scotland
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Neale Hanvey None | John Lamont | View |
| 29 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Disposable Vapes: Environmental Impact
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Kirsten Oswald East Renfrewshire SNP | N/A | View |
| 09 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Huntington’s Disease
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Hilary Benn Leeds South Lab | Helen Whately | View |
| 02 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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International Students: Contribution to the UK
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Alyn Smith None | Robert Halfon | View |
| October - 19 Oct (1 debate) | |||
| 19 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Scottish Devolution Settlement: Retained EU Law
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Brendan O'Hara Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber SNP | Dean Russell | View |
| September - 06 Sep (1 debate) | |||
| 06 Sep 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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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 |
| June - 22 Jun (1 debate) | |||
| 22 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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UK Defence Industry: Procurement
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Fay Jones None | Leo Docherty | View |
| March - 01-15 Mar (2 debates) | |||
| 15 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Welsh Local Authorities
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Lab Co-op | David Davies | View |
| 01 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Shared Prosperity Fund: Devolved Administrations
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Claire Hanna Belfast South and Mid Down SDLP | Neil O'Brien | View |
| January - 18 Jan (1 debate) | |||
| 18 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Gas and Electricity Costs — [Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
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Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem | Greg Hands | View |
| 2021 - 16 Mar - 07 Dec (5 debates) | |||
| December - 07 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| 07 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Mavisbank House
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Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP | Nigel Huddleston | View |
| November - 30 Nov (1 debate) | |||
| 30 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Offshore Renewables Wind Sector
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Kenny MacAskill None | Greg Hands | View |
| July - 21 Jul (1 debate) | |||
| 21 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Social Justice and Fairness Commission
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Kirsten Oswald East Renfrewshire SNP | Will Quince | View |
| March - 16-22 Mar (2 debates) | |||
| 22 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Scottish Independence Referendum
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Chris Evans Caerphilly Lab Co-op | Iain Stewart | View |
| 16 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Union Connectivity Review
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | Rachel Maclean | View |
| 2020 - 14 Oct (1 debate) | |||
| October - 14 Oct (1 debate) | |||
| 14 Oct 2020 (1 debate) | |||
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Lord Chancellor’s Oath and the Rule of Law
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Joanna Cherry Edinburgh South West SNP | Alex Chalk | View |