House of Commons Debates
188 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 - 20 Feb - 03 Dec (31 debates) | ||
| December - 02-03 Dec (3 debates) | ||
| 03 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | View |
| 02 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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North-West Syria
Ministerial Statement
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Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab | View |
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Medical Aid During Conflict
Adjournment Debate
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Zubir Ahmed Glasgow South West Lab | View |
| November - 19-28 Nov (4 debates) | ||
| 28 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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UK Leadership on Sudan
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab | View |
| 20 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine Support (ERA) Bill - Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
| 19 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine: 1,000 Days
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
| October - 07-29 Oct (6 debates) | ||
| 29 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Sudan
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 28 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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International Engagement
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
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China: Human Rights and Sanctions
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
| 22 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |
| 15 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Gaza and Lebanon
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 07 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Anniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle East
Ministerial Statement
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
| September - 02-10 Sep (3 debates) | ||
| 10 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |
| 09 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Sanctions: Russia
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab | View |
| 02 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
| July - 22-30 Jul (2 debates) | ||
| 30 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Lebanon
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
| 22 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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NATO and European Political Community Meetings
Ministerial Statement
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
| May - 01-24 May (5 debates) | ||
| 24 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Sanctions
General Debate
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Anne-Marie Trevelyan Blyth Valley Con | View |
| 20 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
General Debate
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 15 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine and Georgia
Ministerial Statement
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Leo Docherty Constituency Con | View |
| 08 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Russia
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
| 01 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Immigration Update
Ministerial Statement
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Tom Pursglove Braintree Con | View |
| April - 22 Apr (1 debate) | ||
| 22 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Sudan: Government Response
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| March - 11-26 Mar (2 debates) | ||
| 26 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel and Gaza
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 11 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Armed Forces
Ministerial Statement
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| February - 20-28 Feb (5 debates) | ||
| 28 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 27 Feb 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Ukraine: Military Equipment
Ministerial Statement
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
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Israel and Gaza
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 22 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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Grant Shapps East Surrey Con | View |
| 20 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Immigration Rules and Border Security
Ministerial Statement
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Tom Pursglove Constituency Con | View |
| 2023 - 25 May - 19 Dec (19 debates) | ||
| December - 05-19 Dec (3 debates) | ||
| 19 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 18 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Trial of Jimmy Lai
Ministerial Statement
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Anne-Marie Trevelyan Constituency Con | View |
| 05 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East: UK Military Deployments
Ministerial Statement
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Grant Shapps Sarney Con | View |
| November - 09-28 Nov (2 debates) | ||
| 28 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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James Heappey Wokingham Con | View |
| 09 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Sanctions Regime: Russia and Belarus
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| October - 24 Oct (1 debate) | ||
| 24 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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War in Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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James Heappey Constituency Con | View |
| September - 11-14 Sep (4 debates) | ||
| 14 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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UK-Chile Relations and 50th Anniversary of Coup in Chile
Adjournment Debate
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Jon Trickett Normanton and Hemsworth Lab | View |
| 13 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism
General Debate
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Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform | View |
| 11 Sep 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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G20 Summit
Ministerial Statement
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |
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Ukraine
General Debate
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James Heappey South Dorset Con | View |
| July - 13-19 Jul (3 debates) | ||
| 19 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Sanctions
General Debate
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Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con | View |
| 13 Jul 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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NATO Summit
Ministerial Statement
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con | View |
| June - 08-27 Jun (5 debates) | ||
| 27 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Repurposing Russian Assets to Rebuild Ukraine
General Debate
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
| 26 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Situation in Russia
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
| 22 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine Recovery Conference
Ministerial Statement
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Leo Docherty Somerton and Frome Con | View |
| 20 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Ugandan School Attack
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 08 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Council of Europe
General Debate
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John Howell Henley Con | View |
| May - 25 May (1 debate) | ||
| 25 May 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Net Migration Figures
Ministerial Statement
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Robert Jenrick Newark Reform | View |