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 - 12 Mar (4 debates) | |||
| March - 04-12 Mar (2 debates) | |||
| 12 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Marriage Regulations
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David Mundell Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale Con | Sarah Sackman | View |
| 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 |
| January - 08-28 Jan (2 debates) | |||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | |||
| 28 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Defence Industry: Environmental, Social and Governance Requirements
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Jack Rankin Windsor Con | Louise Sandher-Jones | 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 - 11 Dec (8 debates) | |||
| December - 08-11 Dec (2 debates) | |||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | |||
| 11 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Oil Refining Sector
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Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con | Katie White | View |
| 08 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Digital ID
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Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con | Josh Simons | View |
| October - 21 Oct (1 debate) | |||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | |||
| 21 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Electricity Infrastructure: Rural Communities
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | Michael Shanks | 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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Significant Energy Infrastructure Projects: Suffolk Coast
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Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Suffolk Coastal Lab | Michael Shanks | View |
| 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 |
| March - 18 Mar (1 debate) | |||
| 18 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Shipyards: Economic Growth
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Richard Baker Glenrothes and Mid Fife Lab | Sarah Jones | View |
| January - 07-16 Jan (2 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 |
| 07 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Budget: Scotland
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Gregor Poynton Livingston Lab | Kirsty McNeill | View |
| 2024 - 09 Jan - 06 Nov (7 debates) | |||
| November - 06 Nov (1 debate) | |||
| 06 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Energy Rebates: Highlands and Islands
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Graham Leadbitter Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey SNP | Michael Shanks | 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 Sep (1 debate) | |||
| 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 |
| April - 23 Apr (1 debate) | |||
| 23 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Household Energy Debt
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Kenny MacAskill None | Amanda Solloway | View |
| January - 09-30 Jan (3 debates) | |||
| 30 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Type 2 Diabetes: Availability of Drugs
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Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem | Andrew Stephenson | View |
| 24 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Shared Rural Network Implementation
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Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem | Julia Lopez | View |
| 09 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Cost of Living in Scotland
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David Linden Glasgow East SNP | John Lamont | View |
| 2023 - 23 Mar - 21 Nov (6 debates) | |||
| November - 21 Nov (1 debate) | |||
| 21 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Energy Costs and Charges
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Kenny MacAskill None | Amanda Solloway | View |
| September - 06 Sep (1 debate) | |||
| 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 |
| June - 06-26 Jun (3 debates) | |||
| 26 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Road User Charging Schemes
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Nicholas Fletcher None | Richard Holden | View |
| 15 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Public Broadcasting in Scotland
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Pete Wishart Perth and Kinross-shire SNP | N/A | View |
| 06 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Net Zero: 2050 Target
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Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con | Graham Stuart | View |
| March - 23 Mar (1 debate) | |||
| 23 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Whistleblowing Awareness Week
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Mary Robinson Cheadle Con | Kevin Hollinrake | View |
| 2022 - 06 Sep - 30 Nov (4 debates) | |||
| November - 29-30 Nov (2 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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Devolution of Justice: Wales
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Liz Saville-Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC | Mike Freer | 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 |
| 2021 - 16 Mar - 07 Dec (4 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 |
| June - 16 Jun (1 debate) | |||
| 16 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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European Union Settlement Scheme
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Angela Crawley Lanark and Hamilton East SNP | Kevin Foster | 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 - 07 Oct - 19 Nov (3 debates) | |||
| November - 19 Nov (1 debate) | |||
| 19 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | |||
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Fuel Poverty and Energy Price Caps
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Martyn Day Linlithgow and East Falkirk SNP | Kwasi Kwarteng | View |
| October - 07-14 Oct (2 debates) | |||
| 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 |
| 07 Oct 2020 (1 debate) | |||
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Rule of Law
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Neale Hanvey None | Michael Ellis | View |