House of Commons Debates

305 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 - 18-24 Jan (4 debates)
January - 18-24 Jan (4 debates)
24 Jan 2023 (2 debates)
Local Government Bill - Schedule 2 - Abolition of certain local registers Bill Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
Animal Welfare in Overseas Tourism Adjournment Debate Henry Smith Crawley Con	Henry Smith Crawley Con	View
19 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Levelling-up Fund Round 2 Ministerial Statement Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	View
18 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Train Services: South Gloucestershire Adjournment Debate Luke Hall Thornbury and Yate Con	Luke Hall Thornbury and Yate Con	View
2022 - 10 Jan - 20 Dec (43 debates)
December - 01-20 Dec (8 debates)
20 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Bus Routes: Local Consultation Adjournment Debate Dean Russell Watford Con	Dean Russell Watford Con	View
15 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Leisure Centres: Government Support Adjournment Debate Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab	Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab	View
12 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Council Tax General Debate Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	View
09 Dec 2022 (2 debates)
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
Baby Banks: Government Support Adjournment Debate Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	View
07 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Local Authority Boundaries General Debate Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	View
02 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Assets of Community Value: Black Horse Pub Adjournment Debate James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	James Murray Ealing North 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 - 02-17 Nov (7 debates)
17 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Adoption: Support for Birth Families Adjournment Debate Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	View
16 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
Migration Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Social Housing Standards Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Spalding Con	Michael Gove Spalding Con	View
14 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods: Latchford Adjournment Debate Andy Carter Warrington South Con	Andy Carter Warrington South Con	View
09 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
Bathing Water Status: Rivers Adjournment Debate Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	View
Sale of Tobacco (Licensing) General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
02 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Bus Services: Blaydon Adjournment Debate Liz Twist Blaydon Lab	Liz Twist Blaydon Lab	View
October - 12-20 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
17 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
The Marine and Coastal Access Bill - Schedule 6 - Time limits on the exercise of certain powers unde... Bill Debate Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	View
12 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Marine Activities (Licensing) General Debate Giles Watling Clacton Con	Giles Watling Clacton Con	View
September - 05 Sep (1 debate)
05 Sep 2022 (1 debate)
Telford Child Sexual Exploitation: Inquiry Adjournment Debate Lucy Allan Telford Lab	Lucy Allan Telford Lab	View
July - 07-20 Jul (6 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
19 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Asylum Accommodation: Barry House, East Dulwich Adjournment Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
15 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Mole Valley Local Plan Adjournment Debate Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con	Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con	View
14 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Educational Poverty: Children in Residential Care Ministerial Statement Robert Halfon Southend West Con	Robert Halfon Southend West Con	View
12 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Pets (Microchips) General Debate James Daly Bury North Con	James Daly Bury North Con	View
07 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Dangerous Dogs Adjournment Debate Wayne David Caerphilly Lab	Wayne David Caerphilly Lab	View
June - 08 Jun (2 debates)
08 Jun 2022 (2 debates)
Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill Bill Debate Michael Gove Constituency Con	Michael Gove Constituency Con	View
Parks and Green Spaces: Manchester, Gorton Adjournment Debate Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab	Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab	View
May - 11-12 May (2 debates)
12 May 2022 (1 debate)
HM Passport Office Backlogs Ministerial Statement Tom Pursglove South Suffolk Con	Tom Pursglove South Suffolk Con	View
11 May 2022 (1 debate)
UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Rural Areas Adjournment Debate Alicia Kearns Rutland and Melton Con	Alicia Kearns Rutland and Melton Con	View
April - 19 Apr (2 debates)
19 Apr 2022 (2 debates)
Global Migration Challenge Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
UK City of Culture: Southampton’s Bid Adjournment Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
March - 01-16 Mar (7 debates)
16 Mar 2022 (2 debates)
Cost of Living Increases General Debate Stephen Flynn Aberdeen South SNP	Stephen Flynn Aberdeen South SNP	View
Healthcare (Delayed Discharges) General Debate Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	View
15 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
Physical Activity and Health Outcomes Adjournment Debate Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	View
14 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
09 Mar 2022 (2 debates)
Shared Transport: Government Policy Objectives Adjournment Debate Ben Bradshaw Exeter Lab	Ben Bradshaw Exeter Lab	View
Pets (Microchips) General Debate James Daly Dundalk Ind	James Daly Dundalk Ind	View
01 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
Sanctions General Debate Michael Ellis Northampton North Con	Michael Ellis Northampton North Con	View
February - 03-09 Feb (3 debates)
09 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Local Government Finance (England) General Debate None	None	View
03 Feb 2022 (2 debates)
Economic Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Kazakhstan: Anti-corruption Sanctions Adjournment Debate Margaret Hodge Barking Lab	Margaret Hodge Barking Lab	View
January - 10-14 Jan (2 debates)
14 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
Local Government Disqualification Bill - New Clause 1 - Members of local authorities: disqualificati... Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
10 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
Building Safety Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	View
2021 - 10-15 Dec (3 debates)
December - 10-15 Dec (3 debates)
15 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Asylum Seeker Accommodation: RAF Manston Ministerial Statement Tom Pursglove Corby Con	Tom Pursglove Corby Con	View
13 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
10 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
The Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill - Clause 1: Establishment of the Cannabis-Based Medicines Commiss... Bill Debate Jeff Smith Manchester Withington Lab	Jeff Smith Manchester Withington Lab	View

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