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 - 13-23 May (50 debates)
May - 13-23 May (50 debates)
23 May 2024 (5 debates)
National Grid Proposals: North East Lincolnshire Adjournment Debate Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con	Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con	View
Close of business General Debate Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Desmond Swayne New Forest West Con	Desmond Swayne New Forest West Con	View
House of Commons Commission General Debate Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab	View
Electoral Commission Committee General Debate None	None	View
22 May 2024 (9 debates)
Political Violence and Disruption: Walney Report Ministerial Statement Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	View
Arrests and Prison Capacity Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
The Economy Ministerial Statement Bim Afolami Constituency Con	Bim Afolami Constituency Con	View
Holocaust Memorial (Centre) Bill - New Clause 1 Bill Debate Peter Bottomley Worthing West Con	Peter Bottomley Worthing West Con	View
Funding for Local Councils Adjournment Debate Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	View
Licences and Licensing General Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism General Debate Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	View
Immigration and Asylum General Debate Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	View
Miscellaneous General Debate None	None	View
21 May 2024 (6 debates)
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Digital Markets Bill - After Clause 308 - Secondary ticketing facilities Bill Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill - Amendments (a), (b), (c) and (d) Bill Debate Huw Merriman Westborough, Bexleyheath and Crayford Con	Huw Merriman Westborough, Bexleyheath and Crayford Con	View
Allergy Guidance for Schools Adjournment Debate Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	View
Constitutional Law General Debate John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con	John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con	View
Children (Parental Imprisonment) General Debate Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab	Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab	View
20 May 2024 (5 debates)
Israel and Gaza Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
South West Water: Brixham Contamination Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Infected Blood Inquiry Report Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Families in Temporary Accommodation Adjournment Debate Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	View
Ukraine General Debate Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
17 May 2024 (9 debates)
Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill - Third Reading Bill Debate Fiona Bruce Congleton Con	Fiona Bruce Congleton Con	View
Pet Abduction Bill Bill Debate Anna Firth Leigh Con	Anna Firth Leigh Con	View
Pensions (Special Rules for End of Life) Bill - Clause 2 - Extent and Commencement Bill Debate Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	View
School Attendance Bill - Clause not specified, debate on third reading of the bill Bill Debate Vicky Ford Chelmsford Con	Vicky Ford Chelmsford Con	View
The Space Industry Act 2018 Amendment Bill - Clause 1(a) and (b) Bill Debate Jonathan Lord Wokingham Con	Jonathan Lord Wokingham Con	View
Livestock Worrying Bill - Clause 1, amendment to increase penalties for livestock worrying offences Bill Debate Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	View
Licensing Act 2003 (Extension Orders) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Emma Lewell South Shields Lab	Emma Lewell South Shields Lab	View
Secure Schools (Placement Conditions) Bill - Third Reading Bill Debate Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	View
Hajj Fraud Adjournment Debate Nickie Aiken Cities of London and Westminster Con	Nickie Aiken Cities of London and Westminster Con	View
16 May 2024 (4 debates)
Conflict in Sudan: El Fasher Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Darlington Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Darlington Con	View
Relationships, Sex and Health Education: Statutory Guidance Ministerial Statement Gillian Keegan Stafford Con	Gillian Keegan Stafford Con	View
Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme Adjournment Debate Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform	Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform	View
Backbench Business General Debate Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran Lab	Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran Lab	View
15 May 2024 (5 debates)
Ukraine and Georgia Ministerial Statement Leo Docherty Constituency Con	Leo Docherty Constituency Con	View
Crime (Overseas Production Orders etc) Bill - Clause 30 - Child sex offences: grooming aggravating f... Bill Debate Laura Farris Wirral West Lab	Laura Farris Wirral West Lab	View
The Criminal Justice Bill - Programme Motion Bill Debate None	None	View
Leaseholders and Freeholders Adjournment Debate Liam Fox Portishead Con	Liam Fox Portishead Con	View
Child Sexual Abuse Material (Digital Devices) General Debate Pauline Latham Erewash Con	Pauline Latham Erewash Con	View
14 May 2024 (6 debates)
War Graves Week General Debate Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	View
Employment (Allocation of Tips) General Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
Bathing Waters (Monitoring and Reporting) General Debate Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	View
International Health Regulations General Debate None	None	View
Terms and Conditions of Employment General Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
Committees General Debate None	None	View
13 May 2024 (1 debate)
Parc Prison Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View

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