House of Commons Debates

898 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.

Year

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2023 - 09-31 Jan (20 debates)
January - 09-31 Jan (20 debates)
31 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Green Energy Potential: Scotland Adjournment Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
30 Jan 2023 (2 debates)
Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery Plan Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill - Multiple amendments to various clauses, primarily Clause 3 a... Bill Debate Nigel Evans Cannock Chase Con	Nigel Evans Cannock Chase Con	View
26 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Draft Mental Health Bill 2022 Ministerial Statement Daniel Poulter Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Con	Daniel Poulter Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Con	View
25 Jan 2023 (2 debates)
Britishvolt Adjournment Debate Ian Lavery Wansbeck Lab	Ian Lavery Wansbeck Lab	View
First-Aid (Mental Health) General Debate Dean Russell Watford Con	Dean Russell Watford Con	View
24 Jan 2023 (3 debates)
Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Probation Service: Chief Inspector’s Reviews into Serious Further Offences Ministerial Statement Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con	Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con	View
Defamation, Privacy, Freedom of Expression, Data Protection, Legal Services and Private Investigator... General Debate Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	View
23 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Housing Association Tenants: Complaints Mechanisms Adjournment Debate Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	View
20 Jan 2023 (2 debates)
Tips (Payment by Employers etc) Bill - Third Reading of the entire bill Bill Debate Virginia Crosbie Ynys Môn Con	Virginia Crosbie Ynys Môn Con	View
Neonatal Care Leave Bill - Clause 1 (Introduction) Bill Debate Stuart McDonald Glasgow South SNP	Stuart McDonald Glasgow South SNP	View
19 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Afghanistan: Ban on Women Aid Workers Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
18 Jan 2023 (2 debates)
Electric Vehicle Battery Production Ministerial Statement Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
Train Services: South Gloucestershire Adjournment Debate Luke Hall Thornbury and Yate Con	Luke Hall Thornbury and Yate Con	View
17 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Police Conduct and David Carrick Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
11 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Fair Taxation of Schools and Education Standards Committee General Debate Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
10 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Industrial Action Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Sarcelles Con	Grant Shapps Sarcelles Con	View
09 Jan 2023 (2 debates)
NHS Winter Pressures Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Channel 4 Ministerial Statement Michelle Donelan Bath Con	Michelle Donelan Bath Con	View
2022 - 20 Oct - 20 Dec (30 debates)
December - 06-20 Dec (17 debates)
20 Dec 2022 (2 debates)
Service Family Accommodation Ministerial Statement Alex Chalk Constituency Con	Alex Chalk Constituency Con	View
Shared Parental Leave and Pay (Bereavement) General Debate Darren Henry Vale of Clwyd Con	Darren Henry Vale of Clwyd Con	View
19 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Maritime Labour Standards Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Mark Harper Fittleworth Con	Mark Harper Fittleworth Con	View
15 Dec 2022 (2 debates)
Infected Blood Inquiry Ministerial Statement Jeremy Quin Wells Con	Jeremy Quin Wells Con	View
West Coast Main Line: Services General Debate Virginia Crosbie Ynys Môn Con	Virginia Crosbie Ynys Môn Con	View
14 Dec 2022 (2 debates)
Small Boats Incident in the Channel Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham Reform	View
South Staffs Water: Cyber-attack General Debate Marco Longhi Dudley North Con	Marco Longhi Dudley North Con	View
13 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Illegal Immigration Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
12 Dec 2022 (3 debates)
NHS Industrial Action: Government Preparations Ministerial Statement Will Quince Con Con	Will Quince Con Con	View
British Council Contractors: Afghanistan Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Council Tax General Debate Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	View
08 Dec 2022 (3 debates)
Seasonal Worker Visas: Sponsorship Certificates Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Called-in Planning Decision: West Cumbria Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Steve Brine Fareham Con	Steve Brine Fareham Con	View
06 Dec 2022 (3 debates)
NHS Workforce General Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
NHS Workforce General Debate Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
Employment General Debate Steven Bonnar Glasgow Cathcart SNP	Steven Bonnar Glasgow Cathcart SNP	View
November - 01-18 Nov (12 debates)
18 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Fleet Solid Support Ships Ministerial Statement Alex Chalk Conway Con	Alex Chalk Conway Con	View
17 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
Autumn Statement Ministerial Statement Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	View
Church Commissioners General Debate None	None	View
16 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Algeria: 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Adjournment Debate Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	View
15 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Britain’s Industrial Future General Debate Bill Esterson Sefton Central Lab	Bill Esterson Sefton Central Lab	View
09 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
COP27 Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
08 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Employee Share Ownership (Reform) General Debate George Howarth Knowsley Lab	George Howarth Knowsley Lab	View
07 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Asylum Seekers Accommodation and Safeguarding Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
03 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Abuse and Deaths in Secure Mental Health Units Ministerial Statement Maria Caulfield Lewes Con	Maria Caulfield Lewes Con	View
02 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
Bus Services: Blaydon Adjournment Debate Liz Twist Blaydon Lab	Liz Twist Blaydon Lab	View
Prime Minister General Debate Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Labour (Co-op)	Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Labour (Co-op)	View
01 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
BBC Local Radio: Proposed Reduction in Provision Ministerial Statement Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	View
October - 20 Oct (1 debate)
20 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
East Kent Maternity Services: Independent Investigation Ministerial Statement Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	View

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