House of Commons Debates
190 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.
| Debate | Lead MP | Actions |
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| 2024 - 15 Jan - 19 Jul (16 debates) | ||
| July - 19 Jul (1 debate) | ||
| 19 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Planning, the Green Belt and Rural Affairs
General Debate
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Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab | View |
| May - 13-24 May (4 debates) | ||
| 24 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Leasehold Reform Bill - Clause 12 (Restriction on title)
Bill Debate
Jacob Young
None
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Jacob Young None | View |
| 20 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Families in Temporary Accommodation
Adjournment Debate
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Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab | View |
| 15 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Leaseholders and Freeholders
Adjournment Debate
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Liam Fox Portishead Con | View |
| 13 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Substandard Housing
Adjournment Debate
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George Galloway Rotherham Ind | View |
| April - 15-18 Apr (3 debates) | ||
| 18 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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New Build Homes Standards: North Yorkshire
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con | View |
| 17 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance (No. 2) Bill
Bill Debate
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Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con | View |
| 15 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Gender Non-conforming Young People
Adjournment Debate
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Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath SNP | View |
| March - 22-26 Mar (2 debates) | ||
| 26 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Building Safety
Ministerial Statement
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Lee Rowley North Warwickshire Con | View |
| 22 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Kettering General Hospital: Redevelopment
Adjournment Debate
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Philip Hollobone Kettering Con | View |
| February - 01-27 Feb (3 debates) | ||
| 27 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Building Safety Bill - New Clause 35
Bill Debate
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Lee Rowley Rotherham Lab | View |
| 22 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Mole Valley Local Plan
Adjournment Debate
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Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con | View |
| 01 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Financial Distress in Local Authorities
Ministerial Statement
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Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab | View |
| January - 15-31 Jan (3 debates) | ||
| 31 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Pensions
General Debate
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Paul Maynard Brighton, Kemptown Con | View |
| 16 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Cost of Living: Pensioners
Adjournment Debate
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | View |
| 15 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Public Services in Cornwall: Funding
Adjournment Debate
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Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con | View |
| 2023 - 17 Jan - 19 Dec (34 debates) | ||
| December - 11-19 Dec (4 debates) | ||
| 19 Dec 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Long-term Plan for Housing
Ministerial Statement
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Lee Rowley North East Derbyshire Con | View |
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Deputy Speaker’s Statement
General Debate
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Eleanor Laing Twickenham Con | View |
| 11 Dec 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Leasehold Reform Bill
Bill Debate
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Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con | View |
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Housing Availability: Ilfracombe
Adjournment Debate
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Selaine Saxby Ilfracombe Con | View |
| November - 07-28 Nov (3 debates) | ||
| 28 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Net Migration Figures
Ministerial Statement
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Robert Jenrick Newark Reform | View |
| 22 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Housing Associations: Charges
Adjournment Debate
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Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con | View |
| 07 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Debate on the Address
General Debate
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Robert Goodwill Scarborough and Whitby Con | View |
| October - 20 Oct (2 debates) | ||
| 20 Oct 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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The Regulatory Impact Assessment Bill - Clause 1 and Clause 2
Bill Debate
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Christopher Chope Christchurch Con | View |
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Green Belt (Protection) Bill - Clause 2
Bill Debate
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Christopher Chope Christchurch Con | View |
| September - 19 Sep (1 debate) | ||
| 19 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Departmental Response Times
Ministerial Statement
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Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab | View |
| July - 06-17 Jul (2 debates) | ||
| 17 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Social Housing (Regulation) Bill [Lords]
General Debate
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Dehenna Davison no constituency given Con | View |
| 06 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Building Safety and Social Housing
General Debate
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Michael Gove Spelthorne Con | View |
| June - 05-15 Jun (3 debates) | ||
| 15 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Elliot Colburn Wirral West Con | View |
| 14 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Cost of Living Committee
General Debate
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Philippa Whitford Central Ayrshire SNP | View |
| 05 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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New Housing Supply
General Debate
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David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con | View |
| May - 09-25 May (6 debates) | ||
| 25 May 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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New Hospitals
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con | View |
| 23 May 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Leasehold Reform
General Debate
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Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab | View |
| 16 May 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Houses in Multiple Occupation: Approval
General Debate
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Darren Henry Broxtowe Lab | View |
| 15 May 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Victims' Rights (Amendment) Bill - Clause not specified
Bill Debate
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Alex Chalk Cheltenham Con | View |
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Health Inequalities: North-west London
Adjournment Debate
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Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab | View |
| 09 May 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Cladding Remediation Works (Code of Practice)
General Debate
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Tom Hunt Ipswich Lab | View |
| April - 20 Apr (1 debate) | ||
| 20 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Freehold Management: Service Charges
Adjournment Debate
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Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con | View |
| March - 01-29 Mar (5 debates) | ||
| 29 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Co-Operatives (Permanent Shares)
General Debate
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Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 15 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Installation of Telecommunications Infrastructure
Adjournment Debate
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Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab | View |
| 14 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Building Safety
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Gove Oxford West and Abingdon Con | View |
| 03 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Housing (Rough Sleeping and Homelessness) Bill - Clause 6 Consultation
Bill Debate
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Felicity Buchan South Thanet Con | View |
| 01 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Independent Public Advocate
Ministerial Statement
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Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con | View |
| February - 09-22 Feb (3 debates) | ||
| 22 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Affordable Housing (Conversion of Commercial Property)
General Debate
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Vicky Ford Chelmsford Con | View |
| 09 Feb 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Capital Projects: Spending Decisions
Ministerial Statement
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Lee Rowley Rotherham Con | View |
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Private Rented Sector
Ministerial Statement
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Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab | View |
| January - 17-30 Jan (4 debates) | ||
| 30 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Building Safety
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con | View |
| 25 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Britishvolt
Adjournment Debate
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Ian Lavery Wansbeck Lab | View |
| 23 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Housing Association Tenants: Complaints Mechanisms
Adjournment Debate
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | View |
| 17 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
General Debate
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Peter Gibson Darlington Con | View |