Westminster Hall debates: 3 March 2015

MPs debated essential small pharmacy local pharmaceutical services and the County Durham Plan on Tuesday 3 March 2015.

The debates were among five Westminster Hall debates that gave MPs an opportunity to raise local or national issues and receive a response from a government minister.

Westminster Hall debates: Tuesday 3 March

9.30-11am – Essential small pharmacy local pharmaceutical services

Caroline Nokes, Conservative MP for Romsey and Southampton North, moved a debate on essential small pharmacy local pharmaceutical services. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health, Jane Ellison, responded on behalf of the Government.

11-11.30am – Fire safety and the case of Sophie Rosser

Jonathan Evans, Conservative MP for Cardiff North, moved a debate on fire safety and the case of Sophie Rosser. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Stephen Williams, responded on behalf of the Government.

2.30-4pm – County Durham Plan

Phil Wilson, Labour MP for Sedgefield, moved a debate on County Durham Plan. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Penny Mordaunt, responded on behalf of the Government.

4-4.30pm – Funding of children’s palliative care in England

Steve McCabe, Labour MP for Birmingham, Selly Oak, moved a debate on funding of children's palliative care in England. The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, George Freeman, responded on behalf of the Government.

4.30-5pm – Closure of bank branches in Stone constituency

Sir William Cash, Conservative MP for Stone, moved a debate on closure of bank branches in Stone constituency. The Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Andrea Leadsom, responded on behalf of the Government.

Related information

Westminster Hall debates

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Two ballots are held on the Wednesday of the previous week for each type of debate; MPs may enter into both ballots but can only be successful in one.

Each government department responds to the debates every other week according to a rota.

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