House of Commons Debates

907 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 - 23 Mar - 13 Sep (50 debates)
September - 05-13 Sep (5 debates)
13 Sep 2023 (2 debates)
Economic Crime (Threats Sanctions and Prevention) Bill - After Clause 187 - Civil recovery: costs of... Bill Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
Asbestos (National Register) General Debate Andrew Percy Brigg and Goole Con	Andrew Percy Brigg and Goole Con	View
07 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
HMPPS Update Ministerial Statement Alex Chalk Constituency Con	Alex Chalk Constituency Con	View
06 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Safety of School Buildings General Debate Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
05 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Illegal Migration Update Ministerial Statement None	None	View
July - 03-19 Jul (5 debates)
19 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Contest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023 Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
18 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Ministerial Statement Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
12 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Automotive Industry General Debate Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	View
03 Jul 2023 (2 debates)
NHS Long-term Workforce Plan Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Road Fuel Prices Ministerial Statement Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
June - 05-29 Jun (13 debates)
29 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Artificial Intelligence General Debate Matt Warman Boston and Skegness Con	Matt Warman Boston and Skegness Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate David Duguid Banff and Buchan Con	David Duguid Banff and Buchan Con	View
28 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Water Industry: Financial Resilience Ministerial Statement Rebecca Pow Dulwich and West Norwood Con	Rebecca Pow Dulwich and West Norwood Con	View
22 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Ukraine Recovery Conference Ministerial Statement Leo Docherty Somerton and Frome Con	Leo Docherty Somerton and Frome Con	View
Sudan: Atrocities Ministerial Statement Leo Docherty Constituency Con	Leo Docherty Constituency Con	View
21 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Private Pension Schemes: Regulation Adjournment Debate Kevan Jones North Durham Lab	Kevan Jones North Durham Lab	View
Banking and Postal Services (Rural Areas) General Debate Drew Hendry Inverness East, Nairn, Highland and Western Isles Lab	Drew Hendry Inverness East, Nairn, Highland and Western Isles Lab	View
14 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Cost of Living Committee General Debate Philippa Whitford Central Ayrshire SNP	Philippa Whitford Central Ayrshire SNP	View
13 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Mortgage Market Ministerial Statement Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
08 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Council of Europe General Debate John Howell Henley Con	John Howell Henley Con	View
07 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: Great Yarmouth General Debate Brandon Lewis Great Yarmouth Con	Brandon Lewis Great Yarmouth Con	View
06 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Errol Graham: DWP and Safeguarding Adults Board Inquiry Adjournment Debate Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	View
05 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Healthcare Facilities: Royston Adjournment Debate Oliver Heald North East Hertfordshire Lab	Oliver Heald North East Hertfordshire Lab	View
May - 09-25 May (13 debates)
25 May 2023 (2 debates)
Animal Welfare Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Pauline Latham Central Derbyshire Con	Pauline Latham Central Derbyshire Con	View
24 May 2023 (2 debates)
Agricultural Tenancies Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	View
Dental Care: Durham Adjournment Debate Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	View
23 May 2023 (1 debate)
Ministerial Code: Investigation of Potential Breach Ministerial Statement Jeremy Quin Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Jeremy Quin Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
22 May 2023 (2 debates)
Non-Domestic Rating (Alteration of List and Appeals) (England) Bill - Amendment 4 Bill Debate Peter Aldous Branford Con	Peter Aldous Branford 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 (2 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
16 May 2023 (1 debate)
National Crime Agency Investigation: Javad Marandi Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
11 May 2023 (1 debate)
Rail Services Ministerial Statement Mark Harper Bexhill and Battle Con	Mark Harper Bexhill and Battle 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
09 May 2023 (1 debate)
Recovering Access to Primary Care Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
April - 17-25 Apr (9 debates)
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 (3 debates)
List of Ministers’ Interests and Ministerial Code Ministerial Statement Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	View
Non-Domestic Rating Bill Bill Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
Mental Health Support: Wirral Adjournment Debate Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab	Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab	View
19 Apr 2023 (2 debates)
Chinese Police Stations in UK Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Taxation Bill - Clause 27 - Power to clarify tax treatment of devolved social security benefits Bill Debate Kirsty Blackman Aberdeen North SNP	Kirsty Blackman Aberdeen North SNP	View
17 Apr 2023 (3 debates)
Vladimir Kara-Murza Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Data Reform Bill Bill Debate Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	View
Levelling-up Funding: Broomhill Pool Adjournment Debate Tom Hunt Ipswich Con	Tom Hunt Ipswich Con	View
March - 23-30 Mar (5 debates)
30 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
State Pension Age: Review Ministerial Statement Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon 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 (1 debate)
Pro-Innovation Regulation of Technologies Review and the Computer Misuse Act 1990 Adjournment Debate Jamie Wallis Bridgend Con	Jamie Wallis Bridgend Con	View
23 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Investment Security Unit: Scrutiny Ministerial Statement Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View

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