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 - 28 Oct - 18 Nov (50 debates)
November - 04-18 Nov (36 debates)
18 Nov 2024 (2 debates)
Primary School Breakfast Clubs Adjournment Debate Tan Dhesi Slough Lab	Tan Dhesi Slough Lab	View
Financial Services: Mansion House Speech General Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
14 Nov 2024 (4 debates)
National Insurance Contributions: Healthcare Ministerial Statement Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	View
Council Tax Ministerial Statement Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab	Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab	View
The Lords Spiritual (Women) Bill Bill Debate Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
Aircraft Noise: Local Communities Adjournment Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
13 Nov 2024 (7 debates)
Future of the Post Office Ministerial Statement Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op)	Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op)	View
Chagos Islands Ministerial Statement Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	View
Infant Formula Regulations Adjournment Debate Chris Webb Blackpool South Lab	Chris Webb Blackpool South Lab	View
Representation of the People General Debate Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab	Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab	View
Export and Investment Guarantees General Debate Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	View
Debt Relief (Developing Countries) General Debate Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab	Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab	View
Environmental Protection General Debate Mary Creagh Coventry East Lab	Mary Creagh Coventry East Lab	View
12 Nov 2024 (5 debates)
Social Security Advisory Committee: Winter Fuel Payment Ministerial Statement Emma Reynolds Wycombe Lab	Emma Reynolds Wycombe Lab	View
National Youth Strategy Ministerial Statement Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	View
House of Lords Reform Bill - Multiple amendments to clauses and new clauses for reforming the House ... Bill Debate Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	View
Pubs Code: Guest Beers Adjournment Debate Julie Minns Carlisle Lab	Julie Minns Carlisle Lab	View
Powers of Attorney General Debate Fabian Hamilton Leeds North East Lab	Fabian Hamilton Leeds North East Lab	View
11 Nov 2024 (4 debates)
Defence: 2.5% GDP Spending Commitment Ministerial Statement John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	View
Rail Performance Ministerial Statement Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab	Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab	View
Mental Health: Farming and Agricultural Communities Adjournment Debate Aphra Brandreth Chester South and Eddisbury Con	Aphra Brandreth Chester South and Eddisbury Con	View
Rural Affairs General Debate Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
06 Nov 2024 (5 debates)
Small Boat Crossings Ministerial Statement Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab	Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab	View
Road Fuel Market Adjournment Debate Graeme Downie Dunfermline and Dollar Lab	Graeme Downie Dunfermline and Dollar Lab	View
Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale) General Debate Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem	Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem	View
Ways and Means General Debate Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	View
Personal Statement General Debate None	None	View
05 Nov 2024 (4 debates)
Flight Cancellations Ministerial Statement Mike Kane Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab	Mike Kane Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab	View
NHS Dentistry: Rural Areas Adjournment Debate Sarah Gibson Chippenham Lib Dem	Sarah Gibson Chippenham Lib Dem	View
Ways and Means General Debate Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
Poly and Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (Guidance) General Debate Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem	Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem	View
04 Nov 2024 (5 debates)
Higher Education Reform Ministerial Statement Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
Budget: Implications for Farming Communities Ministerial Statement Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab	Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab	View
Newport Chartist Commemorations: Strengthening Democracy Adjournment Debate Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	View
Budget Resolutions General Debate Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab	Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab	View
Roadworks (Regulation) General Debate Mark Francois Rayleigh and Wickford Con	Mark Francois Rayleigh and Wickford Con	View
October - 28-31 Oct (14 debates)
31 Oct 2024 (2 debates)
LGBT Veterans Independent Review Adjournment Debate Oliver Ryan Burnley Labour (Co-op)	Oliver Ryan Burnley Labour (Co-op)	View
Budget Resolutions General Debate Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	View
30 Oct 2024 (4 debates)
Financial Statement and Budget Report Ministerial Statement Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	View
Western Sahara Adjournment Debate Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	View
Budget Resolutions General Debate Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Provisional Collection of Taxes General Debate Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	View
29 Oct 2024 (6 debates)
Israel: UNRWA Ban Ministerial Statement Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
Sudan Ministerial Statement Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
Ministerial Code: Policy Announcements Ministerial Statement Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
The Great British Energy Bill - Clause 5 and related amendments Bill Debate Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	View
World Stroke Day Adjournment Debate Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem	Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem	View
Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) General Debate Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con	Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con	View
28 Oct 2024 (2 debates)
Fiscal Rules Ministerial Statement Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Middle East Ministerial Statement David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View

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