House of Commons Debates

934 main chamber debates on legislation and government business

What are House of Commons Debates?

House of Commonsdebates take place in the main chamber of the House of Commons, where MPs scrutinise legislation, debate government policy, and hold ministers accountable. These debates are central to the UK's democratic process and cover everything from new bills to urgent matters of national importance.

Debates cover bills at various stages of the legislative process, from first reading to final approval
MPs from all parties can participate, question ministers, and propose amendments to legislation
Urgent debates address time-sensitive issues requiring immediate parliamentary attention
General debates allow wide-ranging discussion on government policy and current affairs

Types of House of Commons debates:

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Ministerial Statements: Government ministers announce major policy decisions. Minister speaks -> Shadow Secretary responds -> MPs ask questions.
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Urgent Questions: MPs ask pressing questions requiring immediate government response. MP asks -> Minister answers -> Follow-up questions.
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Adjournment Debates: End-of-day debates where an MP raises a constituency concern. MP presents issue (15-30 mins) -> Minister responds.
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General Debates: Multiple MPs debate legislation, budgets, or policies. Various speakers -> May include minister/shadow responses -> Sometimes ends with vote.

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2023 - 24 Feb - 22 May (50 debates)
May - 02-22 May (12 debates)
22 May 2023 (2 debates)
Trade Union Bill - Lords amendments 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7; Government motion to disagree Bill Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
National AI Strategy and UNESCO AI Ethics Framework Adjournment Debate Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
17 May 2023 (4 debates)
UK Car Industry Ministerial Statement Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	View
Buses: Funding Ministerial Statement Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
Digital Markets Bill - Second Reading (Entire Bill) Bill Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
Artificial Intelligence (Regulation and Workers’ Rights) General Debate Mick Whitley Constituency Lab	Mick Whitley Constituency Lab	View
16 May 2023 (1 debate)
Houses in Multiple Occupation: Approval General Debate Darren Henry Broxtowe Lab	Darren Henry Broxtowe Lab	View
11 May 2023 (2 debates)
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
Economic Aid to Sri Lanka Adjournment Debate Matthew Offord Hendon Con	Matthew Offord Hendon Con	View
10 May 2023 (1 debate)
Urban Trees: Protection Adjournment Debate Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	View
03 May 2023 (1 debate)
Greater London Authority Act 1999 (Amendment) General Debate Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	View
02 May 2023 (1 debate)
Sudan Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
April - 17-27 Apr (11 debates)
27 Apr 2023 (3 debates)
Gambling Act Review White Paper Ministerial Statement Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	View
Voter ID Ministerial Statement Rachel Maclean Manchester Withington Con	Rachel Maclean Manchester Withington Con	View
Georgia Adjournment Debate Adam Holloway Gravesham Con	Adam Holloway Gravesham Con	View
26 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Asylum Seeker Accommodation: South Dorset Adjournment Debate Richard Drax South Dorset Con	Richard Drax South Dorset Con	View
25 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Cost of Living Increases General Debate Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	View
24 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Non-Domestic Rating Bill Bill Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
20 Apr 2023 (3 debates)
Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Freehold Management: Service Charges Adjournment Debate Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
17 Apr 2023 (2 debates)
CPTPP: Conclusion of Negotiations Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
Data Reform Bill Bill Debate Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	View
March - 01-30 Mar (22 debates)
30 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Belfast/Good Friday Agreement: 25th Anniversary General Debate Chris Heaton-Harris Daventry Con	Chris Heaton-Harris Daventry Con	View
29 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
Finance (No. 2) Bill - Second Reading of the Finance (No. 2) Bill Bill Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
Classical Music: Funding and Support Adjournment Debate Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab	Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab	View
28 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
Pro-Innovation Regulation of Technologies Review and the Computer Misuse Act 1990 Adjournment Debate Jamie Wallis Bridgend Con	Jamie Wallis Bridgend Con	View
Bus Services (Consultation) General Debate Dean Russell Watford Con	Dean Russell Watford Con	View
27 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Oil Spill: Poole Harbour Ministerial Statement Rebecca Pow Yeovil Con	Rebecca Pow Yeovil Con	View
23 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Con Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Con Con	View
22 Mar 2023 (4 debates)
Procurement Bill - Clause 2 (Further provision about power) Bill Debate Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
Small Businesses in Railway Arches Adjournment Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
Northern Ireland General Debate Chris Heaton-Harris Daventry Con	Chris Heaton-Harris Daventry Con	View
Employment Equality (Insurance Etc) General Debate Natalie Elphicke Dover Con	Natalie Elphicke Dover Con	View
21 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Ways and Means General Debate Michael Gove Richmond Park Con	Michael Gove Richmond Park Con	View
16 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Security of Government Devices Ministerial Statement Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	View
15 Mar 2023 (3 debates)
Ways and Means - Financial Statement and Budget ReportWays and Means Ministerial Statement Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	View
Installation of Telecommunications Infrastructure Adjournment Debate Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab	View
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation General Debate Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	View
14 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Building Safety Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Oxford West and Abingdon Con	Michael Gove Oxford West and Abingdon Con	View
13 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Silicon Valley Bank Ministerial Statement Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
09 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
New Clevedon Seafront Road Scheme: Safety Adjournment Debate Liam Fox North Somerset Con	Liam Fox North Somerset Con	View
07 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Pension Contributions General Debate Anthony Browne Solihull Con	Anthony Browne Solihull Con	View
03 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Major Transport Infrastructure Construction Adjournment Debate Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	View
01 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Telecommunications (Security and Governance) Bill - Clause 2 Bill Debate Dehenna Davison Barking Con	Dehenna Davison Barking Con	View
February - 24-28 Feb (5 debates)
28 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
High Street Bank Closures Adjournment Debate Alex Davies-Jones Pontypridd Lab	Alex Davies-Jones Pontypridd Lab	View
Labour Market Activity General Debate Jon Ashworth Denton and Reddish Lab	Jon Ashworth Denton and Reddish Lab	View
27 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
Northern Ireland Protocol Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Boxing Clubs and Social Mobility Adjournment Debate James Daly Bury North Con	James Daly Bury North Con	View
24 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Local Authority Boundaries (Referendums) Bill - Second Reading Bill Debate Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	View

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