Westminster Hall
40 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 - 29 Jan - 09 Jul (3 debates) | |||
| July - 09 Jul (1 debate) | |||
| 09 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Conflicts: Impact on Older People
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | Chris Elmore | View |
| February - 04 Feb (1 debate) | |||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | |||
| 04 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Armed Conflict: Children
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Sarah Smith Hyndburn Lab | Mr Hamish Falconer | View |
| January - 29 Jan (1 debate) | |||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | |||
| 29 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | |||
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Ukraine: Non-recognition of Russian-occupied Territories
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Alex Sobel Leeds Central and Headingley Lab/Co-op | Stephen Doughty | View |
| 2025 - 09 Jan - 10 Dec (5 debates) | |||
| December - 10 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | |||
| 10 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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International Human Rights Day 2025
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Markus Campbell-Savours Penrith and Solway Ind | Chris Elmore | View |
| May - 21 May (1 debate) | |||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | |||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | |||
| 21 May 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Ukraine: Forcibly Deported Children
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Johanna Baxter Paisley and Renfrewshire South Lab | Stephen Doughty | View |
| April - 02 Apr (1 debate) | |||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | |||
| 02 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Irish Guards: 125th Anniversary
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Gavin Robinson Belfast East DUP | Al Carns | View |
| March - 25 Mar (1 debate) | |||
| 25 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Nutrition for Growth Summit
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David Mundell Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale Con | Stephen Doughty | View |
| January - 09 Jan (1 debate) | |||
| 09 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | |||
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Impact of Conflict on Women and Girls
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Alice Macdonald Norwich North Lab/Co-op | Anneliese Dodds | View |
| 2024 - 10 Jan - 16 Dec (9 debates) | |||
| December - 11-16 Dec (2 debates) | |||
| 16 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Israel and Palestine
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Roz Savage South Cotswolds Lib Dem | Hamish Falconer | View |
| 11 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Explosive Ordnance Disposal Community
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Helen Maguire Epsom and Ewell Lib Dem | Alistair Carns | View |
| November - 27 Nov (1 debate) | |||
| 27 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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UK Air and Missile Defences
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Luke Akehurst North Durham Lab | Maria Eagle | View |
| September - 03 Sep (1 debate) | |||
| 03 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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International Special Tribunal: Ukraine — [Clive Efford in the Chair]
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Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem | Anneliese Dodds | View |
| May - 08-15 May (3 debates) | |||
| 15 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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[Christina Rees in the Chair]
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | Andrew Mitchell | View |
| 14 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Prevention of Sexual Violence in Conflict — [Sir Charles Walker in the Chair]
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Sharon Hodgson Washington and Gateshead South Lab | Andrew Mitchell | View |
| 08 May 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Countering Iran’s Hostile Activities — [Gordon Henderson in the Chair]
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Margaret Hodge Barking Lab | Nusrat Ghani | View |
| February - 06 Feb (1 debate) | |||
| 06 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Homes for Ukraine Scheme: Potential Extension — [Mr Virendra Sharma in the Chair]
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Pauline Latham Mid Derbyshire Con | Tom Pursglove | View |
| January - 10 Jan (1 debate) | |||
| 10 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | |||
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Dementia Services in Ukraine
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Gary Streeter South West Devon Con | Andrew Mitchell | View |
| 2023 - 01 Mar - 18 Oct (6 debates) | |||
| October - 18 Oct (1 debate) | |||
| 18 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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UK Support for Stability in Libya
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Fabian Hamilton Leeds North East Lab | David Rutley | View |
| July - 06 Jul (1 debate) | |||
| 06 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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NATO Summit: Vilnius
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Alec Shelbrooke Wetherby and Easingwold Con | Andrew Mitchell | View |
| May - 09 May (1 debate) | |||
| 09 May 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Ukraine: Special Tribunal
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Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem | David Rutley | View |
| March - 01-08 Mar (3 debates) | |||
| 08 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Republic of Belarus and the Russian Federation: Sanctions and Tariffs
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Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab | David Rutley | View |
| 07 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Ukrainian Holodomor and the War in Ukraine
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Pauline Latham Mid Derbyshire Con | Leo Docherty | View |
| 01 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | |||
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Homes for Ukraine Scheme Anniversary — [Peter Dowd in the Chair]
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Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab | Felicity Buchan | View |
| 2022 - 28 Feb - 08 Dec (15 debates) | |||
| December - 01-08 Dec (2 debates) | |||
| 08 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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International Human Rights Day
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Margaret Ferrier Rutherglen and Hamilton West SNP | Anne-Marie Trevelyan | 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 - 03-30 Nov (3 debates) | |||
| 30 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Independence Referendum for Scotland
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Neale Hanvey None | John Lamont | 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 |
| 03 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Yemen Peace Process
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Flick Drummond Portsmouth South Con | David Rutley | View |
| October - 26 Oct (1 debate) | |||
| 26 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Global Food Security
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Paulette Hamilton Birmingham Erdington Lab | Leo Docherty | View |
| July - 20 Jul (1 debate) | |||
| 20 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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War in Ukraine: UK Farming and Food Production
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Chris Matheson City of Chester Lab | Victoria Prentis | View |
| June - 22-28 Jun (2 debates) | |||
| 28 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Freedom of Religion or Belief: International Conference
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Fiona Bruce Congleton Con | Vicky Ford | View |
| 22 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Homes for Ukraine: Child Refugees
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Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab | Eddie Hughes | View |
| May - 24 May (1 debate) | |||
| 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 |
| March - 14-24 Mar (4 debates) | |||
| 24 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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World Tuberculosis Day
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Virendra Sharma Ealing, Southall Lab | Vicky Ford | View |
| 16 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Future of Soft Power
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John Baron Basildon and Billericay Con | Amanda Milling | View |
| 15 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Commonwealth Day
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Ian Liddell-Grainger Bridgwater and West Somerset Con | Amanda Milling | View |
| 14 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Ukrainian Refugees
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | Kevin Foster | View |
| February - 28 Feb (1 debate) | |||
| 28 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | |||
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Online Abuse
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | Chris Philp | View |
| 2021 - 08 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| December - 08 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| 08 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | |||
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Ukrainian NATO Membership
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Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con | Amanda Milling | View |
| 2020 - 08 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| December - 08 Dec (1 debate) | |||
| 08 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | |||
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Global Malnutrition: FCDO Role
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David Linden Glasgow East SNP | Wendy Morton | View |