Westminster Hall debates

Tuesday, 3 May 2011

  • [Mr Roger Gale in the Chair] — English for Speakers of Other Languages

    38 speeches

    Motion made, and Question proposed, That the sitting be now adjourned.––(Jeremy Wright.)

  • Childhood Obesity

    9 speeches

    Thank you, Mr Gale, for the opportunity to introduce this debate on childhood obesity, which is, unfortunately, an issue that I understand far too well. Childhood obesity is a significant issue...

  • [Nadine Dorries in the Chair]

    6 speeches

    Are we aware of the extent to which children, particularly those under sixth-form age, go to the local chippy for lunch when they are at school, rather than eating something healthier? Do we know...

  • Budget (Coventry)

    7 speeches

    This is the first time, Ms Dorries, that I have been involved in a debate chaired by you; it is a pleasure to see you in the Chair. Coventry has had a long and significant economic history, which...

  • Larch Disease

    10 speeches

    It is very nice to have this debate under your chairmanship, Ms Dorries, and it is nice to see the Minister with responsibility for agriculture here. There is an insidious disease hitting the...

  • Medical Students

    14 speeches

    It is a pleasure to have this debate under your chairmanship, Ms Dorries. I am very pleased to have the opportunity to raise some key issues about the funding of medical students. Aspects of the...

What is this?

Opened in December 1999, Westminster Hall is aimed at fostering a new style of debate. Sessions are open to all MPs, who sit in a horseshoe arrangement which is meant to encourage constructive rather than confrontational debate.

The meetings are presided over by a Deputy Speaker and there are no votes.

May 2011
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031