House of Commons Debates

235 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
2023 - 10 Jan - 05 Jun (29 debates)
June - 05 Jun (1 debate)
05 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Personal Statement General Debate Matthew Hancock Constituency Unknown Party Unknown	Matthew Hancock Constituency Unknown Party Unknown	View
May - 10-25 May (5 debates)
25 May 2023 (1 debate)
Animal Welfare Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	View
11 May 2023 (2 debates)
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
Rail Services Ministerial Statement Mark Harper Bexhill and Battle Con	Mark Harper Bexhill and Battle Con	View
10 May 2023 (2 debates)
Post Office Executives: Bonuses Ministerial Statement Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
Urban Trees: Protection Adjournment Debate Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	View
April - 17-27 Apr (4 debates)
27 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Sudan Update Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
25 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Water Quality: Sewage Discharge General Debate Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op)	Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op)	View
20 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Freehold Management: Service Charges Adjournment Debate Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	View
17 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Vladimir Kara-Murza Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
March - 01-30 Mar (9 debates)
30 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
State Pension Age: Review Ministerial Statement Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
29 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Illegal Migration Update Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
28 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Strip Searching of Children Ministerial Statement Sarah Dines Constituency Party	Sarah Dines Constituency Party	View
27 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Election of Select Committee Chairs (Notice of Election) General Debate Nigel Evans Crewe and Nantwich Con	Nigel Evans Crewe and Nantwich Con	View
23 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Investment Security Unit: Scrutiny Ministerial Statement Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
15 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Ways and Means - Financial Statement and Budget ReportWays and Means Ministerial Statement Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	View
08 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Estimates Day General Debate Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	View
06 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Civil Service Impartiality Ministerial Statement Jeremy Quin Con Con	Jeremy Quin Con Con	View
01 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Work of the Law Commission Adjournment Debate Robert Buckland South Swindon Con	Robert Buckland South Swindon Con	View
February - 09-28 Feb (6 debates)
28 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Tributes to Baroness Boothroyd General Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
23 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
UK Food Shortages Ministerial Statement Therese Coffey Constituency Con	Therese Coffey Constituency Con	View
Deputy Speakers General Debate None	None	View
21 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
Raid of BBC Offices in India Ministerial Statement David Rutley Congleton Con	David Rutley Congleton Con	View
Scottish Affairs Committee General Debate David Linden Gorbals Lab	David Linden Gorbals Lab	View
09 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Parliamentary Services for MPs General Debate Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	View
January - 10-26 Jan (4 debates)
26 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Agricultural Transition Plan Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer Selby and Ainsty Con	Mark Spencer Selby and Ainsty Con	View
24 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Equal Marriage: Church of England Ministerial Statement Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	View
11 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Fair Taxation of Schools and Education Standards Committee General Debate Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
10 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Elected Representatives (Codes Of Conduct) General Debate Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	View
2022 - 20 Jun - 20 Dec (21 debates)
December - 08-20 Dec (2 debates)
20 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Ukraine Ministerial Statement Ben Wallace Dorset West Con	Ben Wallace Dorset West Con	View
08 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Steve Brine Fareham Con	Steve Brine Fareham Con	View
November - 01-15 Nov (3 debates)
15 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Enabling the Public to call a General Election Adjournment Debate Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	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
01 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Overseas Chinese Police Stations in UK: Legal Status Ministerial Statement Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	View
October - 12-18 Oct (5 debates)
18 Oct 2022 (2 debates)
Chinese Consulate: Attack on Hong Kong Protesters Ministerial Statement Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards (Appointment) General Debate Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	View
17 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Lawfare and Investigative Journalism Adjournment Debate David Davis Haltemprice and Howden Con	David Davis Haltemprice and Howden Con	View
13 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Edenfield Centre: Treatment of Patients Ministerial Statement Will Quince Barking Con	Will Quince Barking Con	View
12 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Voting by Proxy (Amendment and Extension) General Debate Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	View
September - 05-07 Sep (4 debates)
07 Sep 2022 (2 debates)
Jagtar Singh Johal Ministerial Statement Rehman Chishti Gillingham and Rainham Con	Rehman Chishti Gillingham and Rainham 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)
Urgent and Emergency Care Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Business Statement Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer South Northam Con	Mark Spencer South Northam Con	View
July - 05-20 Jul (5 debates)
20 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Rural Communities: Housing and Planning Adjournment Debate Ben Everitt Milton Keynes North Con	Ben Everitt Milton Keynes North Con	View
11 Jul 2022 (2 debates)
North Street, Keighley: Green Space Adjournment Debate Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	View
Draft Mental Health Bill (Joint Committee) General Debate Peter Bone Welling Con	Peter Bone Welling Con	View
06 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE General Debate Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	View
05 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Northern Ireland Act 1998: Northern Ireland Assembly and Executive Adjournment Debate Conor Burns Bournemouth West Con	Conor Burns Bournemouth West Con	View
June - 20 Jun (2 debates)
20 Jun 2022 (2 debates)
Business of the House (Today) General Debate Peter Bone Wellingborough Con	Peter Bone Wellingborough Con	View
High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill: Committal General Debate Nigel Evans Constituency not specified Con	Nigel Evans Constituency not specified Con	View

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