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 - 09 Jan - 21 Feb (29 debates)
February - 01-21 Feb (12 debates)
21 Feb 2023 (3 debates)
Raid of BBC Offices in India Ministerial Statement David Rutley Congleton Con	David Rutley Congleton Con	View
Voter Identification Ministerial Statement Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	View
Water Company Performance Ministerial Statement Rebecca Pow Taunton Deane Con	Rebecca Pow Taunton Deane Con	View
09 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Accountability in Financial Regulation Adjournment Debate Marcus Fysh Yeovil Con	Marcus Fysh Yeovil Con	View
08 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Kosovo: Security Situation Adjournment Debate Alex Sobel Leeds Central and Headingley Labour (Co-op)	Alex Sobel Leeds Central and Headingley Labour (Co-op)	View
07 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
Digital Pound Ministerial Statement Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
Seafarers' Employment (Rights and Recognition) Bill - Clause 18 and new amendments to various clause... Bill Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
06 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
Probationary Police Officers: Cost of Living Adjournment Debate Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP	Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP	View
Charter for Budget Responsibility General Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
02 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
Reform of Children’s Social Care Ministerial Statement Gillian Keegan East Surrey Con	Gillian Keegan East Surrey Con	View
British Steel: Negotiations Ministerial Statement Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	View
01 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Infrastructure (Wales) Bill - Clause 9 and amendments to the bill Bill Debate Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	View
January - 09-31 Jan (17 debates)
31 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
IMF Economic Outlook Ministerial Statement James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
30 Jan 2023 (2 debates)
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
PIP Breast Implants Adjournment Debate Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	View
26 Jan 2023 (2 debates)
Crustacean Mortality in North-east England: Independent Expert Assessment Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	View
Midlands Metro Extension Adjournment Debate Shaun Bailey West Bromwich West Con	Shaun Bailey West Bromwich West Con	View
25 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Britishvolt Adjournment Debate Ian Lavery Wansbeck Lab	Ian Lavery Wansbeck Lab	View
20 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Shark Fin Control (Prohibition) Bill - Clause not specified, discussing overall ban on import and ex... Bill Debate Christina Rees Neath Lab	Christina Rees Neath Lab	View
19 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Levelling-up Fund Round 2 Ministerial Statement Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	View
18 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Electric Vehicle Battery Production Ministerial Statement Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
17 Jan 2023 (3 debates)
Cost of Energy: Ceramics Sector Adjournment Debate Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Lab	Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Lab	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Peter Gibson Darlington Con	Peter Gibson Darlington Con	View
Markets and Market Traders (Review of Support) General Debate Simon Baynes Clwyd South Lab	Simon Baynes Clwyd South Lab	View
16 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Trade Union Act [HL] - Clause 1 Bill Debate Grant Shapps Hertford and Stortford Con	Grant Shapps Hertford and Stortford Con	View
10 Jan 2023 (2 debates)
Industrial Action Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Sarcelles Con	Grant Shapps Sarcelles Con	View
Strangford Lough: Tidal Wave Energy Adjournment Debate Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	View
09 Jan 2023 (2 debates)
Non-domestic Energy Support Ministerial Statement James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
The Procurement Bill Bill Debate Jeremy Quin Haltemprice and Howden Con	Jeremy Quin Haltemprice and Howden Con	View
2022 - 09 Nov - 20 Dec (21 debates)
December - 01-20 Dec (11 debates)
20 Dec 2022 (2 debates)
Bus Routes: Local Consultation Adjournment Debate Dean Russell Watford Con	Dean Russell Watford Con	View
Christmas Adjournment General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East 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 (1 debate)
Leisure Centres: Government Support Adjournment Debate Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab	Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab	View
14 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
South Staffs Water: Cyber-attack General Debate Marco Longhi Dudley North Con	Marco Longhi Dudley North Con	View
08 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Called-in Planning Decision: West Cumbria Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	View
07 Dec 2022 (2 debates)
Russia: UK Companies Ministerial Statement James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
Local Authority Boundaries General Debate Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	View
02 Dec 2022 (2 debates)
The Dyslexia Identification and Support Bill - Clause 1: Introduction of dyslexia screening in prima... Bill Debate Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Rural Crime (Prevention) Bill - Clause 3 Bill Debate Greg Smith Buckingham Con	Greg Smith Buckingham Con	View
01 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Unadopted Roads: New Housing Estates Adjournment Debate Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	View
November - 09-18 Nov (10 debates)
18 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
The Terminal Illness (Services) Bill - Clause 1 and Clause 2 Bill Debate Alex Cunningham Stocksbridge Parkgate Lab	Alex Cunningham Stocksbridge Parkgate Lab	View
17 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
Autumn Statement Ministerial Statement Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	View
G20 Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	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
14 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods: Latchford Adjournment Debate Andy Carter Warrington South Con	Andy Carter Warrington South Con	View
Australia and New Zealand Trade Deals General Debate Greg Hands Hove Con	Greg Hands Hove Con	View
09 Nov 2022 (3 debates)
COP27 Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Northern Ireland Elections Ministerial Statement Chris Heaton-Harris Somerton and Frome Con	Chris Heaton-Harris Somerton and Frome Con	View
Bathing Water Status: Rivers Adjournment Debate Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	View

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