House of Commons Debates

1225 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
2025 - 07-15 Jan (25 debates)
January - 07-15 Jan (25 debates)
15 Jan 2025 (4 debates)
Foot and Mouth Disease 2025-01-15 Urgent Question Neil Hudson Epping Forest Con View
Endometriosis Women in the Workplace 2025-01-15 Adjournment Debate Gill Furniss Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough Lab View
Youth Mobility Scheme (EU Countries) 2025-01-15 General Debate James MacCleary Lewes LD View
Point of Order 2025-01-15 General Debate None View
14 Jan 2025 (4 debates)
Drones High-security Prisons 2025-01-14 Urgent Question Robert Jenrick Newark Con View
Education Provision South Buckinghamshire 2025-01-14 Adjournment Debate Joy Morrissey Beaconsfield Con View
Community Energy (Review) 2025-01-14 General Debate Joe Morris Hexham Lab View
UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue 2025-01-14 General Debate Rachel Reeves Sheffield Central Lab View
13 Jan 2025 (7 debates)
Artificial Intelligence Opportunities Action Plan 2025-01-13 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle View
Live Events Ticketing Resale and Pricing Practices 2025-01-13 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism Chris Bryant Labour Lab View
Sudan US Determination of Genocide 2025-01-13 Urgent Question Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con View
Gas Storage Levels 2025-01-13 Urgent Question Andrew Bowie West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Con View
Sixth-form College Strikes Sussex 2025-01-13 Adjournment Debate Alison Bennett Mid Sussex LD View
Developing AI Capacity and Expertise in UK Defence 2025-01-13 General Debate Emma Lewell-Buck South Shields Lab View
Hospice and Palliative Care 2025-01-13 General Debate Paul Kohler Wimbledon LD View
09 Jan 2025 (4 debates)
Public Finances Borrowing Costs 2025-01-09 Urgent Question Mel Stride Central Devon Con View
Debt Advice Services 2025-01-09 Adjournment Debate Stella Creasy Walthamstow Lab/Co-op View
Violence against Women and Girls 2025-01-09 General Debate Alex Davies-Jones Constituency Lab View
Business of the House 2025-01-09 General Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con View
08 Jan 2025 (1 debate)
Trial of Lucy Letby 2025-01-08 Adjournment Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con View
07 Jan 2025 (5 debates)
Pro-democracy Campaigners Arrests 2025-01-07 Urgent Question Priti Patel Witham Con View
Northern Gaza 2025-01-07 Urgent Question Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon LD View
Road Safety 2025-01-07 Adjournment Debate Andy MacNae Rossendale and Darwen Lab View
Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) 2025-01-07 General Debate Alex McIntyre Gloucester Lab View
Crown Estate Bill [Lords] 2025-01-07 General Debate Darren Jones Birmingham, Hall Green Lab View
2024 - 16-19 Dec (25 debates)
December - 16-19 Dec (25 debates)
19 Dec 2024 (7 debates)
Ukraine Ministerial Statement Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) View
Harland & Wolff Ministerial Statement Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op) View
Syria Ministerial Statement Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) View
Hospice Funding Ministerial Statement Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab View
Service Accommodation Ministerial Statement Tan Dhesi Slough Lab View
MV Ruby: Safety Adjournment Debate Rupert Lowe Great Yarmouth Ind View
Backbench Business General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con View
18 Dec 2024 (10 debates)
Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement Ministerial Statement Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op) View
Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Ministerial Statement Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab View
Winter Preparedness Ministerial Statement Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab View
British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty Ministerial Statement Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) View
Post Office Redress and Funding Ministerial Statement Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op) View
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Bill Bill Debate Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) View
The Ukraine Recovery Act 2024 - Clause 1 and New clause 1 Bill Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con View
The Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 Extension Bill - Clause 1 - Extension of the Lords Spiritual (W... Bill Debate Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab View
Internet Service Providers and Suicide-related Content Adjournment Debate Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab View
Office of the Whistleblower General Debate Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Labour (Co-op) View
17 Dec 2024 (4 debates)
Women’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO Report Ministerial Statement Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab View
Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (Amendment) Bill - New Clause 1 Bill Debate Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire Lib Dem View
BBC Charter Review Adjournment Debate Gregory Campbell East Londonderry DUP View
Off-road Bikes (Police Powers) General Debate Luke Akehurst North Durham Lab View
16 Dec 2024 (4 debates)
Royal Mail Takeover Ministerial Statement Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab View
English Devolution Ministerial Statement Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op) View
United Front Work Department Ministerial Statement Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab View
The Water (Special Measures) Bill - Not specified in the provided text Bill Debate Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op) View

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