House of Commons Debates

1225 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
2024 - 29 Nov - 16 Dec (50 debates)
December - 02-16 Dec (48 debates)
16 Dec 2024 (1 debate)
Victims of Sexual Violence: Court Delays Adjournment Debate Mary Glindon Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend Lab View
12 Dec 2024 (5 debates)
Qualifications Reform Review Ministerial Statement Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab View
Prison Capacity Strategy Ministerial Statement Alex Davies-Jones Pontypridd Lab View
Building Homes Ministerial Statement Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab View
SEND Provision: Autism and ADHD Adjournment Debate Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire Lib Dem View
LGBT Veterans: Etherton Review General Debate John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab View
11 Dec 2024 (6 debates)
Puberty-suppressing Hormones Ministerial Statement Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab View
Border Security: Collaboration Ministerial Statement Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab View
Finance Bill (No. 2) - New Clause 7 - Review of effects of sections 50 and 51 on housing market Bill Debate None View
Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and Local Road Networks Adjournment Debate Calum Miller Bicester and Woodstock Lib Dem View
Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) General Debate Amanda Martin Portsmouth North Lab View
Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament General Debate Julian Lewis New Forest East Con View
10 Dec 2024 (4 debates)
Storm Darragh Ministerial Statement Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab View
Capital Gains Tax Bill - New clause 1, New clause 4, New clause 5 Bill Debate Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con View
International Human Rights Day Adjournment Debate Fabian Hamilton Leeds North East Lab View
Marriage (Prohibited Degrees of Relationship) Bill General Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con View
09 Dec 2024 (4 debates)
Planning Committees: Reform Ministerial Statement Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab View
Syria Ministerial Statement David Lammy Tottenham Lab View
Security Industry Act - New clause 2, Amendments 25-28 Bill Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con View
Waste and Recycling Adjournment Debate Matt Vickers Stockton West Con View
06 Dec 2024 (5 debates)
Northern Ireland (Protocol Repeal) Bill - Second Reading of the entire Bill Bill Debate Jim Allister North Antrim TUV View
Spray Foam Insulation: Property Value Adjournment Debate Tom Gordon Harrogate and Knaresborough Lib Dem View
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill General Debate None View
Sale of Tickets (Sporting and Cultural Events) Bill General Debate None View
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill General Debate None View
05 Dec 2024 (4 debates)
Plan for Change: Milestones for Mission-led Government Ministerial Statement Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab View
Detention of Alaa Abd el-Fattah Adjournment Debate John McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab View
Improving Public Transport General Debate Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem View
Detained British Nationals Abroad General Debate Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con View
04 Dec 2024 (5 debates)
End of Radio Teleswitch Service: Rural Areas Adjournment Debate Dave Doogan Angus and Perthshire Glens SNP View
Farming and Inheritance Tax General Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con View
Public Body Ethnicity Data (Inclusion of Jewish and Sikh Categories) General Debate Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op View
Northern Ireland: Legacy of the Troubles General Debate Hilary Benn Leeds South Lab View
Employer National Insurance Contributions General Debate Mel Stride Central Devon Con View
03 Dec 2024 (8 debates)
Ukraine Ministerial Statement Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab View
Tackling Stalking Ministerial Statement Jess Phillips Birmingham Yardley Lab View
Georgia Ministerial Statement Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab View
UK Supply Chains: Uyghur Forced Labour Ministerial Statement Douglas Alexander Lothian East Lab Co-op View
Finance Bill 2019-20 - Clause on National Insurance Contributions Bill Debate James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op) View
International Day of Persons with Disabilities Adjournment Debate Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab View
Elections (Proportional Representation) General Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem View
Deputy Speaker’s Statement General Debate None View
02 Dec 2024 (6 debates)
Bangladesh: Attacks on Hindu Community Ministerial Statement Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab View
Chagos Islands: UK-US Defence Relationship Ministerial Statement Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) View
Migration and Border Security Ministerial Statement Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab View
North-West Syria Ministerial Statement Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab View
Medical Aid During Conflict Adjournment Debate Zubir Ahmed Glasgow South West Lab View
Grenfell Tower Inquiry General Debate Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab View
November - 29 Nov (2 debates)
29 Nov 2024 (2 debates)
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill Bill Debate Danny Chambers Winchester Lib Dem View
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Bill Debate Kim Leadbeater Spen Valley Lab View

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