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 - 29 Jul - 07 Oct (50 debates)
October - 07 Oct (2 debates)
07 Oct 2024 (2 debates)
Hamas Attacks: First Anniversary Adjournment Debate Jonathan Pearce High Peak Lab	Jonathan Pearce High Peak Lab	View
NHS Performance: Darzi Investigation General Debate Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
September - 02-12 Sep (37 debates)
12 Sep 2024 (3 debates)
NHS: Independent Investigation Ministerial Statement Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
UK Shared Prosperity Fund Adjournment Debate Lauren Edwards Rochester and Strood Lab	Lauren Edwards Rochester and Strood Lab	View
Sir David Amess Adjournment Debate General Debate Mark Francois Rayleigh and Wickford Con	Mark Francois Rayleigh and Wickford Con	View
11 Sep 2024 (4 debates)
Patrick Finucane Murder Ministerial Statement Hilary Benn Leeds South Lab	Hilary Benn Leeds South Lab	View
Port Talbot Transition Project Ministerial Statement Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	View
Democracy in Bangladesh Adjournment Debate Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab	Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab	View
Building Safety and Resilience General Debate Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab	Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab	View
10 Sep 2024 (4 debates)
Ukraine Ministerial Statement John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	View
Social Security General Debate Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
Winter Fuel Payment General Debate Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
Dynamic Ticket Pricing General Debate Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	View
09 Sep 2024 (9 debates)
Government Policy on Health Ministerial Statement Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
Post Office Horizon: Redress Ministerial Statement Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	View
Bus Franchising Ministerial Statement Simon Lightwood Wakefield and Rothwell Labour (Co-op)	Simon Lightwood Wakefield and Rothwell Labour (Co-op)	View
Housing: Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Adjournment Debate Andrew George St Ives Lib Dem	Andrew George St Ives Lib Dem	View
Sanctions: Syria General Debate Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	View
Modernisation Committee General Debate Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind	Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind	View
Transport General Debate Mike Kane Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab	Mike Kane Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab	View
Sanctions: Russia General Debate Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	View
Medicines General Debate Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	View
05 Sep 2024 (3 debates)
UK Steel Manufacturing Ministerial Statement Sarah Jones Croydon West Lab	Sarah Jones Croydon West Lab	View
The Energy Bill - Clause on establishing Great British Energy (GBE) Bill Debate Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	View
Rail and Road Connectivity: Northern Lincolnshire Adjournment Debate Melanie Onn Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes Lab	Melanie Onn Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes Lab	View
04 Sep 2024 (3 debates)
Grenfell Tower Inquiry Phase 2 Report Ministerial Statement Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	View
Finance Bill 2023-24 - Clause 1 Bill Debate Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
Police Station Closure: Sutton Coldfield Adjournment Debate Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
03 Sep 2024 (5 debates)
Sudan Ministerial Statement Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
Contracts for Difference Ministerial Statement Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	View
Ofsted Ministerial Statement Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab	Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab	View
The Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 - Clause 2: Future provision of services Bill Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
Unpaid Carers Adjournment Debate Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	View
02 Sep 2024 (6 debates)
Middle East Update Ministerial Statement David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Ministerial Statement Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
Violent Disorder Ministerial Statement Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	View
Ukraine Ministerial Statement Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
Banking Services: Rural Northumberland Adjournment Debate Joe Morris Hexham Lab	Joe Morris Hexham Lab	View
Technology in Public Services General Debate Peter Kyle Hove and Portslade Lab	Peter Kyle Hove and Portslade Lab	View
July - 29-30 Jul (11 debates)
30 Jul 2024 (8 debates)
Post Office Horizon Ministerial Statement Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	View
Southport Incident Ministerial Statement Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	View
Lebanon Ministerial Statement David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
Building Homes Ministerial Statement Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	View
Budget Responsibility Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Food Security Adjournment Debate John Hayes South Holland and The Deepings Con	John Hayes South Holland and The Deepings Con	View
European Scrutiny Committee General Debate Richard Tice Boston and Skegness Reform	Richard Tice Boston and Skegness Reform	View
Select Committees General Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
29 Jul 2024 (3 debates)
Public Spending: Inheritance Ministerial Statement Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	View
Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab	Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab	View
Road Safety on the A1 Adjournment Debate Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	View

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