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 - 07-28 Oct (50 debates)
October - 07-28 Oct (50 debates)
28 Oct 2024 (4 debates)
International Engagement Ministerial Statement Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
China: Human Rights and Sanctions Ministerial Statement David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
Agricultural Land: Protection Adjournment Debate Laura Kyrke-Smith Aylesbury Lab	Laura Kyrke-Smith Aylesbury Lab	View
Remembrance and Veterans General Debate John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	View
24 Oct 2024 (3 debates)
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Ministerial Statement Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab	Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab	View
Temporary Accommodation Adjournment Debate Josh Babarinde Eastbourne Lib Dem	Josh Babarinde Eastbourne Lib Dem	View
Black History Month General Debate Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab	Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab	View
23 Oct 2024 (7 debates)
Police Accountability Ministerial Statement Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	View
Independent Water Commission Ministerial Statement Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
Antisocial Behaviour: Leyton and Wanstead Adjournment Debate Calvin Bailey Leyton and Wanstead Lab	Calvin Bailey Leyton and Wanstead Lab	View
Independent Expert Panel General Debate Lucy Powell Manchester Central Labour (Co-op)	Lucy Powell Manchester Central Labour (Co-op)	View
Voting by Proxy General Debate Lucy Powell Manchester Central Labour (Co-op)	Lucy Powell Manchester Central Labour (Co-op)	View
Sanctions: Iran General Debate Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	View
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme General Debate Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
22 Oct 2024 (4 debates)
Sentencing Review and Prison Capacity Ministerial Statement Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab	Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab	View
Ukraine Ministerial Statement John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	View
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (Privileges) Bill - Clause 1 and Clause 2 Bill Debate Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	View
Postal Voting at General Elections Adjournment Debate Simon Hoare North Dorset Con	Simon Hoare North Dorset Con	View
21 Oct 2024 (3 debates)
St Helena: UK Immigration Ministerial Statement Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	View
Employment Rights (Transparency and Arbitration) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	View
Taxi Licensing: Deregulation Act 2015 Adjournment Debate Christopher Vince Harlow Lab Co-op	Christopher Vince Harlow Lab Co-op	View
17 Oct 2024 (6 debates)
Criminal Justice System: Capacity Ministerial Statement Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab	Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab	View
Government’s Childcare Expansion Ministerial Statement Stephen Morgan Portsmouth South Lab	Stephen Morgan Portsmouth South Lab	View
Telegraph Poles: Planning Permission Adjournment Debate Laurence Turner Birmingham Northfield Lab	Laurence Turner Birmingham Northfield Lab	View
House of Commons Commission General Debate Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	View
Church Commissioners General Debate None	None	View
International Investment Summit General Debate Emma Reynolds Wycombe Lab	Emma Reynolds Wycombe Lab	View
16 Oct 2024 (3 debates)
Flooding: Bedfordshire Adjournment Debate Blake Stephenson Mid Bedfordshire Con	Blake Stephenson Mid Bedfordshire Con	View
Carer’s Allowance General Debate Edward Davey Kingston and Surbiton Lib Dem	Edward Davey Kingston and Surbiton Lib Dem	View
Access to Primary Healthcare General Debate Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	View
15 Oct 2024 (3 debates)
Gaza and Lebanon Ministerial Statement Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill Bill Debate None	None	View
Spice-spiked Vapes Adjournment Debate Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem	Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem	View
14 Oct 2024 (5 debates)
Reporting Ministerial Gifts and Hospitality Ministerial Statement Ellie Reeves Lewisham West and East Dulwich Lab	Ellie Reeves Lewisham West and East Dulwich Lab	View
Gibraltar-Spain Border Checks Ministerial Statement Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
Afghan Special Forces Relocation Review Ministerial Statement Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	View
Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	View
Nuclear Industry: Cumbria Adjournment Debate Josh MacAlister Whitehaven and Workington Lab	Josh MacAlister Whitehaven and Workington Lab	View
10 Oct 2024 (3 debates)
Universities: Freedom of Speech Ministerial Statement Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab	Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab	View
Cost of Rail Fares Adjournment Debate Will Forster Woking Lib Dem	Will Forster Woking Lib Dem	View
Sport: Team GB and ParalympicsGB General Debate Stephanie Peacock Barnsley South Lab	Stephanie Peacock Barnsley South Lab	View
09 Oct 2024 (3 debates)
Renters’ Rights Bill Bill Debate None	None	View
Higher Education: Staffordshire Adjournment Debate Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	View
Film Industry General Debate Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	View
08 Oct 2024 (3 debates)
Health Services: Bridlington Adjournment Debate Charlie Dewhirst Bridlington and The Wolds Con	Charlie Dewhirst Bridlington and The Wolds Con	View
VAT: Independent Schools General Debate Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con	Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con	View
Farming and Food Security General Debate Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
07 Oct 2024 (3 debates)
Anniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle East Ministerial Statement Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	View
Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage Ministerial Statement Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	View
British Indian Ocean Territory: Negotiations Ministerial Statement David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View