House of Commons Debates

216 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.

Year

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2023 - 23 Jan - 22 Nov (34 debates)
November - 22 Nov (1 debate)
22 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Housing Associations: Charges Adjournment Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
October - 23-25 Oct (2 debates)
25 Oct 2023 (1 debate)
Register of Derelict Buildings General Debate Nicholas Fletcher Don Valley Con	Nicholas Fletcher Don Valley Con	View
23 Oct 2023 (1 debate)
The Private Rented Sector Bill - General discussion on the Second Reading of the Bill Bill Debate Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	View
September - 05-19 Sep (3 debates)
19 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Departmental Response Times Ministerial Statement Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	View
06 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Automated External Defibrillators (Housing Developments) General Debate Stephen Metcalfe South Basildon and Burnham Con	Stephen Metcalfe South Basildon and Burnham Con	View
05 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Local Bank Branch Closures Adjournment Debate Amy Callaghan East Dunbartonshire Lab	Amy Callaghan East Dunbartonshire Lab	View
July - 04-18 Jul (4 debates)
18 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Afghan Resettlement Update Ministerial Statement Johnny Mercer Torridge and West Devon Con	Johnny Mercer Torridge and West Devon Con	View
17 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Social Housing (Regulation) Bill [Lords] General Debate Dehenna Davison no constituency given Con	Dehenna Davison no constituency given Con	View
06 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Building Safety and Social Housing General Debate Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	View
04 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service General Debate Bob Neill Bristol North West Con	Bob Neill Bristol North West Con	View
June - 05-26 Jun (4 debates)
26 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Mortgage Charter Ministerial Statement Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Waverley Con	Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Waverley Con	View
19 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Service Family Accommodation: Maintenance Adjournment Debate Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	View
13 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Mortgage Market Ministerial Statement Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
05 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
New Housing Supply General Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
May - 09-23 May (3 debates)
23 May 2023 (1 debate)
Leasehold Reform General Debate Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	View
16 May 2023 (1 debate)
Houses in Multiple Occupation: Approval General Debate Darren Henry Broxtowe Lab	Darren Henry Broxtowe Lab	View
09 May 2023 (1 debate)
Cladding Remediation Works (Code of Practice) General Debate Tom Hunt Ipswich Lab	Tom Hunt Ipswich Lab	View
April - 17-26 Apr (4 debates)
26 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Planning Bill - Clause 2 Bill Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
24 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Non-Domestic Rating Bill Bill Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
20 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Freehold Management: Service Charges Adjournment Debate Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	View
17 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Levelling-up Funding: Broomhill Pool Adjournment Debate Tom Hunt Ipswich Con	Tom Hunt Ipswich Con	View
March - 03-29 Mar (7 debates)
29 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Co-Operatives (Permanent Shares) General Debate Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op)	Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op)	View
24 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
The Homes (Energy Efficiency) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
14 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
Building Safety Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Oxford West and Abingdon Con	Michael Gove Oxford West and Abingdon Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
08 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Estimates Day General Debate Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	View
03 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
Housing (More Support for Exempt Accommodation) Bill Bill Debate Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con	Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con	View
Housing (Rough Sleeping and Homelessness) Bill - Clause 6 Consultation Bill Debate Felicity Buchan South Thanet Con	Felicity Buchan South Thanet Con	View
February - 03-22 Feb (4 debates)
22 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Affordable Housing (Conversion of Commercial Property) General Debate Vicky Ford Chelmsford Con	Vicky Ford Chelmsford Con	View
09 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
Capital Projects: Spending Decisions Ministerial Statement Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	View
Private Rented Sector Ministerial Statement Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	View
03 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill - Clause defining motor homes as not subject... Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
January - 23-30 Jan (2 debates)
30 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Building Safety Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
23 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Housing Association Tenants: Complaints Mechanisms Adjournment Debate Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	View
2022 - 09 Jun - 15 Dec (16 debates)
December - 01-15 Dec (3 debates)
15 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Leisure Centres: Government Support Adjournment Debate Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab	Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab	View
09 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
The Housing (Rural Areas) Bill - Clause 1 - Licensing scheme for short-term holiday lets Bill Debate Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	View
01 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Unadopted Roads: New Housing Estates Adjournment Debate Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	View
November - 03-18 Nov (4 debates)
18 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill - Second Reading of the entire bill Bill Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
16 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Social Housing Standards Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Spalding Con	Michael Gove Spalding Con	View
07 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Social Housing (Regulation) Bill Bill Debate Michael Gove Rye Con	Michael Gove Rye Con	View
03 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Private Rented Sector White Paper General Debate Lloyd Russell-Moyle Brighton Kemptown Lab	Lloyd Russell-Moyle Brighton Kemptown Lab	View
October - 11-20 Oct (3 debates)
20 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Fuel Poverty in Manchester Gorton Adjournment Debate Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab	Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab	View
18 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Unfinished Housing Developments: Consumer Protection Adjournment Debate Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	View
11 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Sale of Property (Sealed Bids) General Debate Bill Wiggin Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Bill Wiggin Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
July - 15-20 Jul (2 debates)
20 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Rural Communities: Housing and Planning Adjournment Debate Ben Everitt Milton Keynes North Con	Ben Everitt Milton Keynes North Con	View
15 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Mole Valley Local Plan Adjournment Debate Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con	Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con	View
June - 09-16 Jun (4 debates)
16 Jun 2022 (3 debates)
Private Rented Sector Ministerial Statement Eddie Hughes Constituency Con	Eddie Hughes Constituency Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	View
Sharing Economy: Short-term Letting General Debate Nickie Aiken Cannock Chase Con	Nickie Aiken Cannock Chase Con	View
09 Jun 2022 (1 debate)
Social Housing and Building Safety General Debate Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	View

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