House of Commons Debates

4595 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 - 03-18 Dec (50 debates)
December - 03-18 Dec (50 debates)
18 Dec 2024 (7 debates)
British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty Ministerial Statement Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	View
Post Office Redress and Funding Ministerial Statement Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op)	Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op)	View
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Bill Bill Debate Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	View
The Ukraine Recovery Act 2024 - Clause 1 and New clause 1 Bill Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
The Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 Extension Bill - Clause 1 - Extension of the Lords Spiritual (W... Bill Debate Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab	Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab	View
Internet Service Providers and Suicide-related Content Adjournment Debate Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	View
Office of the Whistleblower General Debate Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Labour (Co-op)	Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Labour (Co-op)	View
17 Dec 2024 (4 debates)
Women’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO Report Ministerial Statement Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab	Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab	View
Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (Amendment) Bill - New Clause 1 Bill Debate Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire Lib Dem	Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire Lib Dem	View
BBC Charter Review Adjournment Debate Gregory Campbell East Londonderry DUP	Gregory Campbell East Londonderry DUP	View
Off-road Bikes (Police Powers) General Debate Luke Akehurst North Durham Lab	Luke Akehurst North Durham Lab	View
16 Dec 2024 (5 debates)
Royal Mail Takeover Ministerial Statement Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	View
English Devolution Ministerial Statement Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op)	Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op)	View
United Front Work Department Ministerial Statement Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	View
The Water (Special Measures) Bill - Not specified in the provided text Bill Debate Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
Victims of Sexual Violence: Court Delays Adjournment Debate Mary Glindon Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend Lab	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	Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab	View
Prison Capacity Strategy Ministerial Statement Alex Davies-Jones Pontypridd Lab	Alex Davies-Jones Pontypridd Lab	View
Building Homes Ministerial Statement Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab	Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab	View
SEND Provision: Autism and ADHD Adjournment Debate Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire Lib Dem	Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire Lib Dem	View
LGBT Veterans: Etherton Review General Debate John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	View
11 Dec 2024 (6 debates)
Puberty-suppressing Hormones Ministerial Statement Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
Border Security: Collaboration Ministerial Statement Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	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	None	View
Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and Local Road Networks Adjournment Debate Calum Miller Bicester and Woodstock Lib Dem	Calum Miller Bicester and Woodstock Lib Dem	View
Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing) General Debate Amanda Martin Portsmouth North Lab	Amanda Martin Portsmouth North Lab	View
Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament General Debate Julian Lewis New Forest East Con	Julian Lewis New Forest East Con	View
10 Dec 2024 (3 debates)
Storm Darragh Ministerial Statement Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab	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	Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	View
International Human Rights Day Adjournment Debate Fabian Hamilton Leeds North East Lab	Fabian Hamilton Leeds North East Lab	View
09 Dec 2024 (4 debates)
Planning Committees: Reform Ministerial Statement Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab	Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab	View
Syria Ministerial Statement David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
Security Industry Act - New clause 2, Amendments 25-28 Bill Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
Waste and Recycling Adjournment Debate Matt Vickers Stockton West Con	Matt Vickers Stockton West Con	View
06 Dec 2024 (2 debates)
Northern Ireland (Protocol Repeal) Bill - Second Reading of the entire Bill Bill Debate Jim Allister North Antrim TUV	Jim Allister North Antrim TUV	View
Spray Foam Insulation: Property Value Adjournment Debate Tom Gordon Harrogate and Knaresborough Lib Dem	Tom Gordon Harrogate and Knaresborough Lib Dem	View
05 Dec 2024 (4 debates)
Plan for Change: Milestones for Mission-led Government Ministerial Statement Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	View
Detention of Alaa Abd el-Fattah Adjournment Debate John McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
Improving Public Transport General Debate Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem	Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem	View
Detained British Nationals Abroad General Debate Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con	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	Dave Doogan Angus and Perthshire Glens SNP	View
Farming and Inheritance Tax General Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	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	Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op	View
Northern Ireland: Legacy of the Troubles General Debate Hilary Benn Leeds South Lab	Hilary Benn Leeds South Lab	View
Employer National Insurance Contributions General Debate Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
03 Dec 2024 (5 debates)
Ukraine Ministerial Statement Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	View
Tackling Stalking Ministerial Statement Jess Phillips Birmingham Yardley Lab	Jess Phillips Birmingham Yardley Lab	View
Georgia Ministerial Statement Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	View
UK Supply Chains: Uyghur Forced Labour Ministerial Statement Douglas Alexander Lothian East Lab Co-op	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)	James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	View