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 - 09 Jan - 23 Mar (48 debates)
March - 06-23 Mar (7 debates)
23 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Heritage Assets: London Adjournment Debate Nickie Aiken Cities of London and Westminster Con	Nickie Aiken Cities of London and Westminster Con	View
21 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Large Solar Farms Adjournment Debate Nigel Adams Selby and Ainsty Con	Nigel Adams Selby and Ainsty Con	View
20 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Ways and Means General Debate Michelle Donelan Wells Con	Michelle Donelan Wells Con	View
17 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Hunting Trophies Import Prohibition Bill - Clause 2 and Amendments Bill Debate Bill Wiggin Christchurch Con	Bill Wiggin Christchurch Con	View
16 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Ways and Means General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	View
07 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Science and Technology Framework Ministerial Statement Michelle Donelan Somerton and Frome Con	Michelle Donelan Somerton and Frome Con	View
06 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
SEND and Alternative Provision Ministerial Statement Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	View
February - 01-28 Feb (16 debates)
28 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
NHS Workforce Expansion General Debate Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
24 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
Flexible Working (Quality of Life) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Yasmin Qureshi Bolton South and Walkden Lab	Yasmin Qureshi Bolton South and Walkden Lab	View
New Hospital Programme Adjournment Debate Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	View
23 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
MPs and Second Jobs Adjournment Debate Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Kate Osborne Jarrow and Gateshead East Lab	Kate Osborne Jarrow and Gateshead East Lab	View
22 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
National Medical Isotope Centre: North Wales Adjournment Debate Liz Saville-Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC	Liz Saville-Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC	View
21 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
Raid of BBC Offices in India Ministerial Statement David Rutley Congleton Con	David Rutley Congleton Con	View
Sun Protection Products (Value Added Tax) General Debate Amy Callaghan East Dunbartonshire Lab	Amy Callaghan East Dunbartonshire Lab	View
20 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Government Support for Breastfeeding and the 2023 Lancet Series Adjournment Debate Alison Thewliss Glasgow Central SNP	Alison Thewliss Glasgow Central SNP	View
09 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Private Rented Sector Ministerial Statement Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	View
08 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Police Grant Report General Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
07 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
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 (1 debate)
Prepayment Meters: Ofgem Decision Ministerial Statement Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness 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
Wild Deer Management and Sustainable Food Adjournment Debate Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	View
01 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Sudden Cardiac Death: Young People Adjournment Debate Holly Mumby-Croft Scunthorpe Con	Holly Mumby-Croft Scunthorpe Con	View
January - 09-31 Jan (25 debates)
31 Jan 2023 (4 debates)
IMF Economic Outlook Ministerial Statement James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
Green Energy Potential: Scotland Adjournment Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
Clean Air General Debate Geraint Davies Croydon Hills Lab	Geraint Davies Croydon Hills Lab	View
Non-domicile Tax Status General Debate James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	View
30 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery Plan Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
26 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Crustacean Mortality in North-east England: Independent Expert Assessment Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	View
25 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Britishvolt Adjournment Debate Ian Lavery Wansbeck Lab	Ian Lavery Wansbeck Lab	View
24 Jan 2023 (2 debates)
Animal Welfare in Overseas Tourism Adjournment Debate Henry Smith Crawley Con	Henry Smith Crawley 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
20 Jan 2023 (2 debates)
The Private Member’s Bill on Consumer Safety and Product Regulation - Clause 1 Bill Debate Ian Mearns Gateshead Lab	Ian Mearns Gateshead Lab	View
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
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 (1 debate)
Cost of Energy: Ceramics Sector Adjournment Debate Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Lab	Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Lab	View
16 Jan 2023 (2 debates)
The Execution of Alireza Akbari Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Cancer Outcomes: Tees Valley Adjournment Debate Simon Clarke Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Con	Simon Clarke Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Con	View
12 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Landfill Tax Fraud General Debate Kevan Jones Durham North Lab	Kevan Jones Durham North Lab	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 (3 debates)
Windrush Lessons Learned Review: Implementation of Recommendations Ministerial Statement Sarah Dines Constituency Con	Sarah Dines Constituency Con	View
Finance Bill - New Clause 3 Bill Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
Strangford Lough: Tidal Wave Energy Adjournment Debate Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	View
09 Jan 2023 (5 debates)
NHS Winter Pressures Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Non-domestic Energy Support Ministerial Statement James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
Channel 4 Ministerial Statement Michelle Donelan Bath Con	Michelle Donelan Bath Con	View
The Procurement Bill Bill Debate Jeremy Quin Haltemprice and Howden Con	Jeremy Quin Haltemprice and Howden Con	View
Luton Flightpaths Adjournment Debate Anthony Browne South Cambridgeshire Con	Anthony Browne South Cambridgeshire Con	View
2022 - 19-20 Dec (2 debates)
December - 19-20 Dec (2 debates)
20 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Christmas Adjournment General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
19 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Alcohol Duty Ministerial Statement James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View

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