House of Commons Debates
190 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.
| Debate | Lead MP | Actions |
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| 2022 - 10 Jan - 20 Dec (22 debates) | ||
| December - 08-20 Dec (4 debates) | ||
| 20 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Service Family Accommodation
Ministerial Statement
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Alex Chalk Constituency Con | View |
| 09 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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The Housing (Rural Areas) Bill - Clause 1 - Licensing scheme for short-term holiday lets
Bill Debate
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Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 08 Dec 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Called-in Planning Decision: West Cumbria
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con | View |
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Called-in Planning Decision: West Cumbria
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
| November - 07-18 Nov (2 debates) | ||
| 18 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill - Second Reading of the entire bill
Bill Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| 07 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Social Housing (Regulation) Bill
Bill Debate
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Michael Gove Rye Con | View |
| October - 18-20 Oct (2 debates) | ||
| 20 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Fuel Poverty in Manchester Gorton
Adjournment Debate
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Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab | View |
| 18 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Unfinished Housing Developments: Consumer Protection
Adjournment Debate
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Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem | View |
| September - 07 Sep (1 debate) | ||
| 07 Sep 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Lithium-Ion Battery Storage (Fire Safety and Environmental Permits)
General Debate
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Maria Miller Basingstoke Con | View |
| July - 15 Jul (1 debate) | ||
| 15 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Mole Valley Local Plan
Adjournment Debate
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Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con | View |
| June - 08-16 Jun (4 debates) | ||
| 16 Jun 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Private Rented Sector
Ministerial Statement
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Eddie Hughes Constituency Con | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab | View |
| 09 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Social Housing and Building Safety
General Debate
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Michael Gove Spelthorne Con | View |
| 08 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill
Bill Debate
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Michael Gove Constituency Con | View |
| April - 20 Apr (2 debates) | ||
| 20 Apr 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Fire Safety Bill - Before Clause 117 - Meaning of ‘relevant building’
Bill Debate
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None | View |
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Planning and Development: Women’s Safety
Adjournment Debate
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Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem | View |
| March - 01-08 Mar (2 debates) | ||
| 08 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Consett Energy from Waste Plant
General Debate
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Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con | View |
| 01 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Benefit Cap
Adjournment Debate
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David Linden Glasgow East SNP | View |
| February - 01-02 Feb (2 debates) | ||
| 02 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Levelling Up
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con | View |
| 01 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Social Housing (Emergency Protection of Tenancy Rights)
General Debate
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | View |
| January - 10-14 Jan (2 debates) | ||
| 14 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Private Rental Market
Adjournment Debate
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | View |
| 10 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Building Safety
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con | View |
| 2021 - 18 Mar - 16 Dec (28 debates) | ||
| December - 16 Dec (1 debate) | ||
| 16 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business - Christmas AdjournmentBackbench Business
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| November - 09-29 Nov (5 debates) | ||
| 29 Nov 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Ground Rents (Leasehold Properties) Bill - Clause 1: Reducing ground rent on new residential long le...
Bill Debate
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Eddie Hughes Walsall South Con | View |
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Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [Lords] (Money)
General Debate
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | View |
| 19 Nov 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Rogue Development (Enforcement) Bill - Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Ben Spencer Runnymede and Weybridge Con | View |
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GREEN BELT (PROTECTION) BILL
General Debate
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None | View |
| 09 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Fire Safety: Retirement Communities
Adjournment Debate
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Kevan Jones North Durham Lab | View |
| October - 19 Oct (1 debate) | ||
| 19 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Net Zero Strategy and Heat and Buildings Strategy
Ministerial Statement
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Greg Hands Hove Con | View |
| September - 10-16 Sep (2 debates) | ||
| 16 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Chatham Docks
Adjournment Debate
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Kelly Tolhurst Rochester and Strood Con | View |
| 10 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Fire and Building Safety (Public Inquiry) Bill
General Debate
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None | View |
| July - 01-21 Jul (5 debates) | ||
| 21 Jul 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Building Safety Bill - Second Reading motion
Bill Debate
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Robert Jenrick Newark Reform | View |
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BUILDING SAFETY BILL (WAYS AND MEANS)
General Debate
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None | View |
| 08 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Fuel Poverty
General Debate
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Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con | View |
| 06 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Fire and Building Safety (Public Inquiry)
General Debate
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Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem | View |
| 01 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Social Housing: Housing Ombudsman
Adjournment Debate
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Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab | View |
| June - 10-29 Jun (6 debates) | ||
| 29 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
General Debate
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Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab | View |
| 21 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Planning Decisions: Local Involvement
General Debate
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Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 17 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Future of the Planning System in England
General Debate
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Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab | View |
| 15 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Kenly Wind Farm
Adjournment Debate
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | View |
| 10 Jun 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Hillsborough: Collapse of Trials
Ministerial Statement
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Robert Buckland South Swindon Con | View |
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Land Banking
Adjournment Debate
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Christian Wakeford Bury South Lab | View |
| May - 18 May (2 debates) | ||
| 18 May 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Anderson School (Chigwell)
Adjournment Debate
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Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con | View |
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Affordable and Safe Housing for All
General Debate
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Lucy Powell Manchester Central Labour (Co-op) | View |
| April - 21-28 Apr (4 debates) | ||
| 28 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Fire Safety Bill - Lords amendment 4L
Bill Debate
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Christopher Pincher Bocking Con | View |
| 27 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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The Building Safety Bill - After Clause 2 - Prohibition on passing remediation costs on to leasehold...
Bill Debate
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Christopher Pincher Minister for Housing Con | View |
| 22 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Church Commissioners
General Debate
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Stephen Timms East Ham Lab | View |
| 21 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Carbon Monoxide: Safety, Testing and Awareness
Adjournment Debate
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Stephanie Peacock Barnsley South Lab | View |
| March - 18-22 Mar (2 debates) | ||
| 22 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Fire Safety Bill - Amendments 4B, 4C, 4D and 4E moved by the Lords
Bill Debate
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Christopher Pincher Chipping Barnet Con | View |
| 18 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Public Landmarks Review
Adjournment Debate
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Gareth Bacon Orpington Con | View |