House of Commons Debates

244 main chamber debates on legislation and government business

What are House of Commons Debates?

House of Commons debates 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:

Ministerial Statements: Government ministers announce major policy decisions. Minister speaks -> Shadow Secretary responds -> MPs ask questions.
Urgent Questions: MPs ask pressing questions requiring immediate government response. MP asks -> Minister answers -> Follow-up questions.
Adjournment Debates: End-of-day debates where an MP raises a constituency concern. MP presents issue (15-30 mins) -> Minister responds.
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 - 18 Jan - 08 Feb (5 debates)
February - 08 Feb (1 debate)
08 Feb 2024 (1 debate)
Protest Measures Ministerial Statement Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	View
January - 18-29 Jan (4 debates)
29 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Road Traffic Deaths: Police Investigations Adjournment Debate Mark Pawsey Rugby Con	Mark Pawsey Rugby Con	View
23 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Offensive Weapons General Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
22 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
AI Scams: Consumer Protection Adjournment Debate Dean Russell Watford Con	Dean Russell Watford Con	View
18 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism General Debate Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	View
2023 - 03 Mar - 18 Dec (45 debates)
December - 04-18 Dec (7 debates)
18 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Tackling Spiking Ministerial Statement Laura Farris Constituency Con	Laura Farris Constituency Con	View
14 Dec 2023 (3 debates)
Human Trafficking Ministerial Statement Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	View
Serious Violence: Battersea Adjournment Debate Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab	Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con	Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con	View
07 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Violent Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: Carshalton and Wallington Adjournment Debate Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	View
05 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Town Centre Safety General Debate Alex Norris Nottingham North Labour (Co-op)	Alex Norris Nottingham North Labour (Co-op)	View
04 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Risk and Resilience: Annual Statement Ministerial Statement Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	View
November - 07-28 Nov (4 debates)
28 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Crime and Policing Bill Bill Debate		View
15 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Violence Reduction, Policing and Criminal Justice General Debate		View
09 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Metropolitan Police: Operational Independence Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
07 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Dangerous Driving: Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme Adjournment Debate James Wild North West Norfolk Con	James Wild North West Norfolk Con	View
September - 04-13 Sep (6 debates)
13 Sep 2023 (2 debates)
Economic Crime (Threats Sanctions and Prevention) Bill - After Clause 187 - Civil recovery: costs of... Bill Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism General Debate Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
12 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Dangerous Drugs General Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
07 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Prevent: Independent Review Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
06 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Justice and Security Bill - Clause 18 Bill Debate Jane Smith London, Westminster Con	Jane Smith London, Westminster Con	View
04 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill - Lords amendment 23, Government amendments (a), ... Bill Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
July - 03-19 Jul (6 debates)
19 Jul 2023 (3 debates)
Contest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023 Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
Retail Crime Adjournment Debate Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP	Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP	View
Offences against the Person Act 1861 (Sentencing Guidelines) General Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View
10 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Rape and Sexual Violence: Criminal Justice Response Ministerial Statement Sarah Dines Constituency Con	Sarah Dines Constituency Con	View
05 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Safety Cameras General Debate Mark Eastwood Dewsbury Lab	Mark Eastwood Dewsbury Lab	View
03 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: West London Adjournment Debate Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab	Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab	View
June - 12-19 Jun (4 debates)
19 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Stop and Search Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham Reform	View
14 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Nottingham Incident Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
13 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Spiking General Debate Richard Graham Richmond Park Con	Richard Graham Richmond Park Con	View
12 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Public Order General Debate Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
May - 09-24 May (3 debates)
24 May 2023 (1 debate)
Aviation Banning Orders (Disruptive Passengers) General Debate Gareth Johnson Dartford Con	Gareth Johnson Dartford Con	View
16 May 2023 (1 debate)
National Crime Agency Investigation: Javad Marandi Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
09 May 2023 (1 debate)
Coronation: Policing of Protests Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
April - 18-26 Apr (5 debates)
26 Apr 2023 (2 debates)
Police Uplift Programme Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Asylum Seeker Accommodation: South Dorset Adjournment Debate Richard Drax South Dorset Con	Richard Drax South Dorset Con	View
24 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Public Order Bill - Clause 11 (Powers to stop and search without suspicion) Bill Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
19 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Adjournment Debate Rob Butler Aylesbury Con	Rob Butler Aylesbury Con	View
18 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Machetes: Consultation Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
March - 03-28 Mar (10 debates)
28 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
Strip Searching of Children Ministerial Statement Sarah Dines Constituency Party	Sarah Dines Constituency Party	View
Pro-Innovation Regulation of Technologies Review and the Computer Misuse Act 1990 Adjournment Debate Jamie Wallis Bridgend Con	Jamie Wallis Bridgend Con	View
27 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Antisocial Behaviour Action Plan Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
24 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill - Clause 3 - Extent, commencement and short title Bill Debate Greg Clark Tunbridge Wells Con	Greg Clark Tunbridge Wells Con	View
Firearms (Ministry of Justice) Bill - Clause 1 and amendment on ammunition components Bill Debate Kieran Mullan Bexhill and Battle Con	Kieran Mullan Bexhill and Battle Con	View
22 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
The Policing, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill - Clause 11 Bill Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
21 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Metropolitan Police: Casey Review Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham Reform	View
06 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Manchester Arena Inquiry: Volume 3 Report Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham Reform	View
03 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
The Quad Bike Immobiliser and Forensic Marking Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	View
Housing (More Support for Exempt Accommodation) Bill Bill Debate Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con	Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con	View

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