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 - 23 May - 26 Jul (50 debates)
July - 09-26 Jul (34 debates)
26 Jul 2024 (3 debates)
Infected Blood Inquiry Ministerial Statement Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
Pharmacy Provision: Hampton Adjournment Debate Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem	Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem	View
Making Britain a Clean Energy Superpower General Debate Michael Shanks Rutherglen Lab	Michael Shanks Rutherglen Lab	View
25 Jul 2024 (3 debates)
Convention on Biological Diversity Adjournment Debate Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab	Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab	View
Code of Conduct and Modernisation Committee General Debate Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	View
Criminal Law General Debate Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab	Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab	View
24 Jul 2024 (3 debates)
Flood Defences: West Worcestershire Adjournment Debate Harriett Baldwin West Worcestershire Con	Harriett Baldwin West Worcestershire Con	View
Education and Opportunity General Debate Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
International Immunities and Privileges General Debate Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	View
23 Jul 2024 (2 debates)
Commercial Sexual Exploitation Adjournment Debate Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab	Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab	View
Immigration and Home Affairs General Debate None	None	View
22 Jul 2024 (5 debates)
Border Security and Asylum Ministerial Statement Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	View
NATO and European Political Community Meetings Ministerial Statement Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	View
CrowdStrike: IT Outage Ministerial Statement Ellie Reeves Lewisham West and East Dulwich Lab	Ellie Reeves Lewisham West and East Dulwich Lab	View
Aerospace Industry: Northern Ireland Adjournment Debate Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	View
Economy, Welfare and Public Services General Debate Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	View
19 Jul 2024 (3 debates)
Israel and Gaza Ministerial Statement David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
Covid-19 Inquiry Ministerial Statement Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	View
Planning, the Green Belt and Rural Affairs General Debate Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	View
18 Jul 2024 (5 debates)
Post Office Horizon Scandal Ministerial Statement Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	View
Prison Capacity Ministerial Statement Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab	Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab	View
Clean Energy Superpower Mission Ministerial Statement Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	View
Adequacy of the Scotland Act 1998 Adjournment Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
Debate on the Address General Debate John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	View
17 Jul 2024 (4 debates)
Health Services: Rural Areas Adjournment Debate Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem	Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem	View
OUTLAWRIES BILL General Debate Lucy Powell Manchester Central Labour (Co-op)	Lucy Powell Manchester Central Labour (Co-op)	View
King’s Speech General Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
Debate on the Address General Debate Peter Dowd Bootle Lab	Peter Dowd Bootle Lab	View
16 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Members Sworn General Debate None	None	View
11 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Members Sworn General Debate None	None	View
10 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Members Sworn General Debate None	None	View
09 Jul 2024 (3 debates)
Members Sworn Adjournment Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
Message to attend the Lords Commissioners General Debate None	None	View
Message to Attend the Lords Commissioners General Debate Edward Leigh Gainsborough Con	Edward Leigh Gainsborough Con	View
May - 23-24 May (16 debates)
24 May 2024 (10 debates)
HIV Compensation Scheme Bill - Lords amendment 35, Government amendments (b) and (c), Lords amendmen... Bill Debate Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
Leasehold Reform Bill - Clause 12 (Restriction on title) Bill Debate Jacob Young None	Jacob Young None	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
Prorogation General Debate None	None	View
Valedictory Debate General Debate Harriet Harman Camberwell and Peckham Lab	Harriet Harman Camberwell and Peckham Lab	View
Energy General Debate Robert Largan Bury South Con	Robert Largan Bury South Con	View
Tribunal and Inquiries General Debate Gareth Bacon Orpington Con	Gareth Bacon Orpington Con	View
His Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech General Debate None	None	View
Coroners General Debate Gareth Bacon Orpington Con	Gareth Bacon Orpington Con	View
Sanctions General Debate Anne-Marie Trevelyan Blyth Valley Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Blyth Valley Con	View
23 May 2024 (6 debates)
NHS Ministerial Statement Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
Disabled People on Benefits: EHRC Investigation Ministerial Statement Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con	Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con	View
AI Seoul Summit Ministerial Statement Saqib Bhatti Meriden Con	Saqib Bhatti Meriden Con	View
Postal Services Bill - Clause 2: Meaning of ‘relevant offence’ Bill Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
Media Bill - Clause 1 - Reports on the fulfilment of the public service remit Bill Debate Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	View
Finance Bill Bill Debate Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View

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