House of Commons Debates

305 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

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2023 - 24 Jan - 13 Dec (50 debates)
December - 13 Dec (1 debate)
13 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Afghan Resettlement Update Ministerial Statement Johnny Mercer Torridge and West Devon Con	Johnny Mercer Torridge and West Devon Con	View
November - 22-23 Nov (2 debates)
23 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Isle of Wight Local Government Finance Adjournment Debate Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	View
22 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Autumn Statement Ministerial Statement Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	View
October - 16-25 Oct (6 debates)
25 Oct 2023 (1 debate)
Register of Derelict Buildings General Debate Nicholas Fletcher Don Valley Con	Nicholas Fletcher Don Valley Con	View
23 Oct 2023 (1 debate)
Storm Babet: Flooding Ministerial Statement Rebecca Pow Taunton Deane Con	Rebecca Pow Taunton Deane Con	View
20 Oct 2023 (2 debates)
Green Belt (Protection) Bill - Clause 2 Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
Public Sector Exit Payments Bill - Not specified, but relates to limiting large exit payments in the... Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
17 Oct 2023 (1 debate)
Local Government Bill - Lords amendment 117 and related amendments Bill Debate Rachel Maclean Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab	Rachel Maclean Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab	View
16 Oct 2023 (1 debate)
Protection of Dark Skies Adjournment Debate Duncan Baker North Norfolk Con	Duncan Baker North Norfolk Con	View
September - 07-19 Sep (4 debates)
19 Sep 2023 (2 debates)
Birmingham City Council Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	View
Resettlement of Afghans Ministerial Statement Johnny Mercer Constituency Con	Johnny Mercer Constituency Con	View
14 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Voter Identification Scheme Ministerial Statement Rachel Maclean Cannock Chase Con	Rachel Maclean Cannock Chase Con	View
07 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Prevent: Independent Review Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
July - 03-18 Jul (3 debates)
18 Jul 2023 (2 debates)
Afghan Resettlement Update Ministerial Statement Johnny Mercer Torridge and West Devon Con	Johnny Mercer Torridge and West Devon Con	View
Transport Infrastructure: Warrington Adjournment Debate Andy Carter Warrington South Lab	Andy Carter Warrington South Lab	View
03 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Israel (Promotion and Implementation of Divestment, Boycotts and Sanctions) Bill - First clause of t... Bill Debate Michael Gove Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Michael Gove Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	View
June - 05-28 Jun (8 debates)
28 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Childcare Reform Package Ministerial Statement Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	View
Holocaust Memorial Bill - Clause 1 (Changing the London County Council (Improvements) Act 1900) Bill Debate Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	View
27 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Illegal Migration Bill: Economic Impact Assessment Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Air Quality: Luton Road, Dunstable Adjournment Debate Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	View
26 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
East Birmingham Tram Line Adjournment Debate Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	View
20 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Cost of Living Support Ministerial Statement Tom Pursglove North East Cambridgeshire Con	Tom Pursglove North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
08 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	View
05 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem	Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem	View
May - 02-25 May (5 debates)
25 May 2023 (1 debate)
Asylum Seeker Accommodation Off Wirral Peninsula Adjournment Debate Mick Whitley Birkenhead Lab	Mick Whitley Birkenhead Lab	View
16 May 2023 (2 debates)
Houses in Multiple Occupation: Approval General Debate Darren Henry Broxtowe Lab	Darren Henry Broxtowe Lab	View
Children Not in School (Register) General Debate Flick Drummond Gillingham and Rainham Con	Flick Drummond Gillingham and Rainham Con	View
10 May 2023 (1 debate)
Urban Trees: Protection Adjournment Debate Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	View
02 May 2023 (1 debate)
Wythenshawe and Sale Town Centres: Regeneration Adjournment Debate Mike Kane Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab	Mike Kane Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab	View
April - 19 Apr (1 debate)
19 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Adjournment Debate Rob Butler Aylesbury Con	Rob Butler Aylesbury Con	View
March - 03-29 Mar (9 debates)
29 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Illegal Migration Update Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
28 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Afghan Resettlement Update Ministerial Statement Johnny Mercer Constituency Con	Johnny Mercer Constituency Con	View
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
15 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Installation of Telecommunications Infrastructure Adjournment Debate Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab	View
14 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Planning (Quarries) General Debate Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con	Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con	View
13 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Immigration and Border Security Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
09 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
New Clevedon Seafront Road Scheme: Safety Adjournment Debate Liam Fox North Somerset Con	Liam Fox North Somerset Con	View
08 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Estimates Day General Debate Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	View
03 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Major Transport Infrastructure Construction Adjournment Debate Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	View
February - 02-24 Feb (9 debates)
24 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Local Authority Boundaries (Referendums) Bill - Second Reading Bill Debate Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	View
22 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Affordable Housing (Conversion of Commercial Property) General Debate Vicky Ford Chelmsford Con	Vicky Ford Chelmsford Con	View
21 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Voter Identification Ministerial Statement Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	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)
Capital Projects: Spending Decisions Ministerial Statement Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	View
08 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Local Government Finance General Debate Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	View
07 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Asylum Seekers: Bournemouth West Adjournment Debate Conor Burns Bournemouth West Con	Conor Burns Bournemouth West Con	View
03 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Asian Elephant Protection (Prohibition) Bill - Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 Bill Debate Angela Richardson Guildford Con	Angela Richardson Guildford Con	View
02 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Reform of Children’s Social Care Ministerial Statement Gillian Keegan East Surrey Con	Gillian Keegan East Surrey Con	View
January - 24-25 Jan (2 debates)
25 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Wagner Group: Sanctions Regime Ministerial Statement James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
24 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View

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