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 - 18 Nov - 03 Dec (50 debates)
December - 02-03 Dec (9 debates)
03 Dec 2024 (3 debates)
International Day of Persons with Disabilities Adjournment Debate Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	View
Elections (Proportional Representation) General Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
Deputy Speaker’s Statement General Debate None	None	View
02 Dec 2024 (6 debates)
Bangladesh: Attacks on Hindu Community Ministerial Statement Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	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)	Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	View
Migration and Border Security Ministerial Statement Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	View
North-West Syria Ministerial Statement Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	View
Medical Aid During Conflict Adjournment Debate Zubir Ahmed Glasgow South West Lab	Zubir Ahmed Glasgow South West Lab	View
Grenfell Tower Inquiry General Debate Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	View
November - 18-29 Nov (41 debates)
29 Nov 2024 (4 debates)
Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill Bill Debate Danny Chambers Winchester Lib Dem	Danny Chambers Winchester Lib Dem	View
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Bill Debate Kim Leadbeater Spen Valley Lab	Kim Leadbeater Spen Valley Lab	View
Men’s Violence against Women and Girls Adjournment Debate Emily Darlington Milton Keynes Central Lab	Emily Darlington Milton Keynes Central Lab	View
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Power of public bill committee to send for persons, papers... General Debate None	None	View
28 Nov 2024 (4 debates)
UK Leadership on Sudan Ministerial Statement Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
Cross-Boundary Housing Developments Adjournment Debate Peter Bedford Mid Leicestershire Con	Peter Bedford Mid Leicestershire Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab	Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab	View
Pakistan: Freedom of Religion General Debate Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	View
27 Nov 2024 (5 debates)
Respect Orders and Antisocial Behaviour Ministerial Statement Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	View
Stellantis Luton Ministerial Statement Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	View
Finance Bill - The entire Finance Bill being debated Bill Debate James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	View
Sewage Discharges: South West Adjournment Debate Ben Maguire North Cornwall Lib Dem	Ben Maguire North Cornwall Lib Dem	View
E-scooters (Review and Awareness ) General Debate Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	View
26 Nov 2024 (5 debates)
“Get Britain Working” White Paper Ministerial Statement Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab	Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab	View
COP29 Ministerial Statement Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	View
Smoking Control Bill - Clause on raising smoking age by one year every year Bill Debate Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
Coastal Infrastructure: Scotland Adjournment Debate Graeme Downie Dunfermline and Dollar Lab	Graeme Downie Dunfermline and Dollar Lab	View
Treatment of Terminal Illness General Debate Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	View
25 Nov 2024 (4 debates)
Israel-Gaza Conflict: Arrest Warrants Ministerial Statement Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	View
Storm Bert Ministerial Statement Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill Bill Debate None	None	View
Homeless Families: Relocation outside London Adjournment Debate Grahame Morris Easington Lab	Grahame Morris Easington Lab	View
21 Nov 2024 (4 debates)
G20 and COP29 Summits Ministerial Statement Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	View
Cleat Hill Heat Pump Incident Adjournment Debate Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	View
International Men’s Day General Debate Sam Rushworth Bishop Auckland Lab	Sam Rushworth Bishop Auckland Lab	View
20 Nov 2024 (6 debates)
Defence Programmes Developments Ministerial Statement John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	View
Asylum Seekers: Hotel Accommodation Ministerial Statement Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab	Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab	View
Police Reform Ministerial Statement Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	View
Ukraine Support (ERA) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Healthcare: Hampshire Adjournment Debate Danny Chambers Winchester Lib Dem	Danny Chambers Winchester Lib Dem	View
Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) General Debate Edward Leigh Gainsborough Con	Edward Leigh Gainsborough Con	View
19 Nov 2024 (6 debates)
Jailing of Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activists Ministerial Statement Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
Ukraine: 1,000 Days Ministerial Statement David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill - Clause 1 - Prohibition on franchise extensions ... Bill Debate Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab	Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab	View
Ryan Cornelius: Detention in UAE Adjournment Debate Tim Roca Macclesfield Lab	Tim Roca Macclesfield Lab	View
Infected Blood Inquiry General Debate Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
Aviation (Accessibility) General Debate Daniel Francis Bexleyheath and Crayford Lab	Daniel Francis Bexleyheath and Crayford Lab	View
18 Nov 2024 (3 debates)
Bus Funding Ministerial Statement Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab	Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab	View
Children’s Social Care Ministerial Statement Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
The Armed Forces Bill - Clause 1: Establishment of the Armed Forces Commissioner Bill Debate John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	View

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