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
2022 - 13 Jun - 12 Dec (50 debates)
December - 06-12 Dec (6 debates)
12 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
NHS Industrial Action: Government Preparations Ministerial Statement Will Quince Con Con	Will Quince Con Con	View
08 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
E-scooters: Antisocial Use Adjournment Debate Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	View
07 Dec 2022 (2 debates)
Russia: UK Companies Ministerial Statement James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
Foetal Valproate Spectrum Disorder: Fatalities Adjournment Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
06 Dec 2022 (2 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
November - 01-18 Nov (15 debates)
18 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Private Member’s Bill (not specified) Bill Debate None	None	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)
Social Housing Standards Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Spalding Con	Michael Gove Spalding Con	View
15 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
Management of the Economy and Ministerial Severance Payments General Debate Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	View
Tax Reform Commission General Debate Liz Saville-Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC	Liz Saville-Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC	View
09 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
COP27 Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Bathing Water Status: Rivers Adjournment Debate Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	View
08 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Night Flights: Impact on Communities Adjournment Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
03 Nov 2022 (3 debates)
Abuse and Deaths in Secure Mental Health Units Ministerial Statement Maria Caulfield Lewes Con	Maria Caulfield Lewes Con	View
World Biosphere Day Adjournment Debate Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	View
Private Rented Sector White Paper General Debate Lloyd Russell-Moyle Brighton Kemptown Lab	Lloyd Russell-Moyle Brighton Kemptown Lab	View
01 Nov 2022 (3 debates)
National Security Ministerial Statement Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	View
UK Infrastructure Bank Bill Bill Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Menai Suspension Bridge: Impact of Closure Adjournment Debate Virginia Crosbie Ynys Môn Con	Virginia Crosbie Ynys Môn Con	View
October - 11-20 Oct (6 debates)
20 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Waste Crime Ministerial Statement Geoffrey Clifton-Brown North Cotswolds Con	Geoffrey Clifton-Brown North Cotswolds Con	View
17 Oct 2022 (2 debates)
Economic Update Ministerial Statement Jeremy Hunt Godalming Con	Jeremy Hunt Godalming Con	View
Replacement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer Ministerial Statement Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	View
12 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Economic Situation Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
11 Oct 2022 (2 debates)
Health and Social Care Levy Repeal Bill - Clause 1 - Repealing the Health and Social Care Levy Act 2... Bill Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Bowel Conditions (Assessment) General Debate Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	View
September - 05-07 Sep (4 debates)
07 Sep 2022 (2 debates)
The Financial Services Bill [HL] (First Day) - Second Reading of the entire bill Bill Debate Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	View
Small Modular Reactors: Government Funding Adjournment Debate Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	View
05 Sep 2022 (2 debates)
Energy Update Ministerial Statement Greg Hands Hove Con	Greg Hands Hove Con	View
Business Statement Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer South Northam Con	Mark Spencer South Northam Con	View
July - 05-20 Jul (13 debates)
20 Jul 2022 (3 debates)
Prime Minister General Debate Kim Leadbeater Spen Valley Lab	Kim Leadbeater Spen Valley Lab	View
COP26 General Debate Richard Thomson Constituency not provided Party not provided	Richard Thomson Constituency not provided Party not provided	View
Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) General Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
19 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Supply of Drugs to Children Under 16 (Aggravated Offence) General Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
18 Jul 2022 (3 debates)
Ambulance Pressures Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Extreme Heat Preparedness Ministerial Statement Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
Confidence in Her Majesty’s Government General Debate Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
15 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Mole Valley Local Plan Adjournment Debate Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con	Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con	View
11 Jul 2022 (3 debates)
Ministers’ Severance Pay Ministerial Statement Heather Wheeler Constituency Con	Heather Wheeler Constituency Con	View
The Energy Profits Levy Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Simon Clarke Newton Abbot Con	Simon Clarke Newton Abbot Con	View
North Street, Keighley: Green Space Adjournment Debate Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	View
07 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Alcohol Taxation General Debate Alun Cairns Vale of Glamorgan Con	Alun Cairns Vale of Glamorgan Con	View
05 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Ways and Means General Debate Lucy Frazer South East Cambridgeshire Con	Lucy Frazer South East Cambridgeshire Con	View
June - 13-20 Jun (6 debates)
20 Jun 2022 (1 debate)
High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill: Committal General Debate Nigel Evans Constituency not specified Con	Nigel Evans Constituency not specified Con	View
16 Jun 2022 (1 debate)
Private Rented Sector Ministerial Statement Eddie Hughes Constituency Con	Eddie Hughes Constituency Con	View
15 Jun 2022 (2 debates)
Gene Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill - Amendment to the clause on gene editing in plants and an... Bill Debate Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab	Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab	View
Government Policy on Syria Adjournment Debate Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab	Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab	View
14 Jun 2022 (1 debate)
Channel 4 Privatisation General Debate Lucy Powell Manchester Central Labour (Co-op)	Lucy Powell Manchester Central Labour (Co-op)	View
13 Jun 2022 (1 debate)
UK Gross Domestic Product Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View

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