House of Commons Debates

147 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.

Year

Month

Tag

Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2023 - 09 Jan - 24 May (11 debates)
May - 11-24 May (4 debates)
24 May 2023 (1 debate)
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - Lords amendment 6, Lords amendments 1, 15, 16, and other related ... Bill Debate Michael Tomlinson Constituency not specified Con	Michael Tomlinson Constituency not specified Con	View
22 May 2023 (1 debate)
G7 Summit Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
16 May 2023 (1 debate)
Cost of Living General Debate Mhairi Black Glasgow North SNP	Mhairi Black Glasgow North SNP	View
11 May 2023 (1 debate)
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
April - 17 Apr (1 debate)
17 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
CPTPP: Conclusion of Negotiations Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
March - 22 Mar (1 debate)
22 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Procurement Bill - Clause 2 (Further provision about power) Bill Debate Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
February - 09-23 Feb (2 debates)
23 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
UK Food Shortages Ministerial Statement Therese Coffey Constituency Con	Therese Coffey Constituency Con	View
09 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Accountability in Financial Regulation Adjournment Debate Marcus Fysh Yeovil Con	Marcus Fysh Yeovil Con	View
January - 09-20 Jan (3 debates)
20 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
EU Settlement Scheme Adjournment Debate Stuart C. McDonald Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East SNP	Stuart C. McDonald Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East SNP	View
12 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Retained EU Law: Trading Standards Adjournment Debate David Linden Glasgow East Lab	David Linden Glasgow East Lab	View
09 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
The Procurement Bill Bill Debate Jeremy Quin Haltemprice and Howden Con	Jeremy Quin Haltemprice and Howden Con	View
2022 - 05 Jan - 20 Dec (10 debates)
December - 14-20 Dec (2 debates)
20 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Annual Fisheries Negotiations with EU and North Atlantic States Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	View
14 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Scotland’s Future General Debate Tommy Sheppard Edinburgh East SNP	Tommy Sheppard Edinburgh East SNP	View
September - 07 Sep (1 debate)
07 Sep 2022 (1 debate)
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
July - 13-19 Jul (3 debates)
19 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement: Scrutiny Ministerial Statement Ranil Jayawardena Stockton North Con	Ranil Jayawardena Stockton North Con	View
18 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Confidence in Her Majesty’s Government General Debate Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
13 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
UK Bill Name (Assuming a specific bill name is provided) - Clause 4 Bill Debate Bob Neill Bristol North West Con	Bob Neill Bristol North West Con	View
April - 20 Apr (1 debate)
20 Apr 2022 (1 debate)
Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill - Lords amendments 4G, 5B, 6B, 7B... Bill Debate Tom Pursglove Corby Con	Tom Pursglove Corby Con	View
March - 02-10 Mar (2 debates)
10 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
Sir Richard Shepherd Adjournment Debate William Cash Stone Con	William Cash Stone Con	View
02 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
Prime Minister General Debate Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
January - 05 Jan (1 debate)
05 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Blyth Valley Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Blyth Valley Con	View
2021 - 14 Jan - 16 Dec (25 debates)
December - 06-16 Dec (4 debates)
16 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
FCDO Staffing Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
15 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
The Professional Qualifications (Scotland etc) Bill - Second Reading of the Bill Bill Debate Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	View
13 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Subsidy Control Bill - Schedule 1 - The subsidy control principles Bill Debate Kirsty Blackman Aberdeen North SNP	Kirsty Blackman Aberdeen North SNP	View
06 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Parliamentary Partnership Assembly General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
October - 21 Oct (1 debate)
21 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
Free Trade Agreement: New Zealand Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Blyth Valley Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Blyth Valley Con	View
September - 16-22 Sep (2 debates)
22 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Subsidy Control Bill (HL) - Clause 1 Bill Debate Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	View
16 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Brexit: Opportunities Ministerial Statement Michael Ellis Dover Con	Michael Ellis Dover Con	View
July - 07-15 Jul (2 debates)
15 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Newport Wafer Fab Sale Ministerial Statement Amanda Solloway Braintree Con	Amanda Solloway Braintree Con	View
07 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
EU Settlement Scheme General Debate None	None	View
June - 17-29 Jun (4 debates)
29 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
EU Settlement Scheme Ministerial Statement Kevin Foster Torbay Con	Kevin Foster Torbay Con	View
24 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership General Debate Elizabeth Truss congratulations on her work in trade agreements Con	Elizabeth Truss congratulations on her work in trade agreements Con	View
23 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
English Wine Week Adjournment Debate Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
17 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: Australia Ministerial Statement Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con	Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con	View
May - 27 May (2 debates)
27 May 2021 (2 debates)
Agricultural Exports from Australia: Tariffs Ministerial Statement Greg Hands Hove Con	Greg Hands Hove Con	View
Distant Fleet Fishing: Kirkella Trawler Adjournment Debate Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	View
April - 27 Apr (1 debate)
27 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
Exiting the European Union (Animals) General Debate Victoria Prentis Banbury Con	Victoria Prentis Banbury Con	View
March - 16-17 Mar (3 debates)
17 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Leaving the EU: Impact on the UK General Debate Alison Thewliss Glasgow Central SNP	Alison Thewliss Glasgow Central SNP	View
16 Mar 2021 (2 debates)
Integrated Review Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Goods and Services of UK Origin General Debate Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op)	Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op)	View
February - 03-09 Feb (3 debates)
09 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Trade Bill - Amendments to Clause 2 on parliamentary approval of international trade agreements and ... Bill Debate Greg Hands Hove Con	Greg Hands Hove Con	View
03 Feb 2021 (2 debates)
Exiting the European Union (Sanctions) General Debate James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Exiting the European Union (Excise) General Debate Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	View
January - 14-19 Jan (3 debates)
19 Jan 2021 (2 debates)
UK Musicians: EU Visa Arrangements Ministerial Statement Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	View
Trade Bill - After Clause 2 - Northern Ireland: Non-Discrimination in Goods and Services Bill Debate Greg Hands Chelsea and Fulham Con	Greg Hands Chelsea and Fulham Con	View
14 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Fishing Industry Ministerial Statement George Eustice Con Con	George Eustice Con Con	View
2020 - 09-30 Dec (4 debates)
December - 09-30 Dec (4 debates)
30 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Miscellaneous General Debate Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab	Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab	View
10 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Future Relationship with the EU Ministerial Statement Penny Mordaunt South West Wiltshire Con	Penny Mordaunt South West Wiltshire Con	View
09 Dec 2020 (2 debates)
Miscellaneous General Debate Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	View
EU Withdrawal Agreement General Debate Michael Gove Spelwell Con	Michael Gove Spelwell Con	View

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