House of Commons Debates

163 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
2023 - 19 Jan - 08 Feb (4 debates)
February - 08 Feb (1 debate)
08 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Local Government Finance General Debate Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	View
January - 19-26 Jan (3 debates)
26 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Midlands Metro Extension Adjournment Debate Shaun Bailey West Bromwich West Con	Shaun Bailey West Bromwich West Con	View
24 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
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
19 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Levelling-up Fund Round 2 Ministerial Statement Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	View
2022 - 14 Jan - 20 Dec (14 debates)
December - 01-20 Dec (5 debates)
20 Dec 2022 (2 debates)
Bus Routes: Local Consultation Adjournment Debate Dean Russell Watford Con	Dean Russell Watford Con	View
Christmas Adjournment General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	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
October - 17 Oct (1 debate)
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
September - 08 Sep (1 debate)
08 Sep 2022 (1 debate)
Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018 - Clause 2 - Extent, commencement and short title; Government am... Bill Debate Eleanor Laing Epping Forest Con	Eleanor Laing Epping Forest 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 - 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
March - 17 Mar (1 debate)
17 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
DWP Estate: Office Closures Ministerial Statement David Rutley Congleton Con	David Rutley Congleton Con	View
February - 09 Feb (1 debate)
09 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Local Government Finance (England) General Debate		View
January - 14 Jan (1 debate)
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
2021 - 25 Jan - 08 Dec (22 debates)
December - 01-08 Dec (2 debates)
08 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Community Wealth Fund General Debate Paul Howell Sedgefield Con	Paul Howell Sedgefield Con	View
01 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Prime Minister General Debate		View
September - 09-16 Sep (2 debates)
16 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Chatham Docks Adjournment Debate Kelly Tolhurst Rochester and Strood Con	Kelly Tolhurst Rochester and Strood Con	View
09 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Business Rates and Insolvency Bill - Clause 1 - Determinations in respect of certain non-domestic ra... Bill Debate Jeff Smith Manchester Withington Lab	Jeff Smith Manchester Withington Lab	View
July - 14-22 Jul (3 debates)
22 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Post-pandemic Economic Growth: Levelling Up Ministerial Statement Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
14 Jul 2021 (2 debates)
Devolution for the East Midlands Adjournment Debate Ben Bradley Mansfield Con	Ben Bradley Mansfield Con	View
Planning and Local Representation General Debate Rachel Hopkins Luton South Lab	Rachel Hopkins Luton South Lab	View
June - 17-29 Jun (5 debates)
29 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government General Debate Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	View
28 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Business Rates and Company Dissolution Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Luke Hall North West Ham Con	Luke Hall North West Ham Con	View
22 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
McVitie’s Tollcross Factory Adjournment Debate David Linden Glasgow East SNP	David Linden Glasgow East SNP	View
21 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Planning Decisions: Local Involvement General Debate Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
17 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Future of the Planning System in England General Debate Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	View
May - 26 May (1 debate)
26 May 2021 (1 debate)
Transit Site: Walsall Adjournment Debate Valerie Vaz Walsall South Lab	Valerie Vaz Walsall South Lab	View
April - 20 Apr (1 debate)
20 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
Planning (Local Authority Housing Developments) General Debate Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con	Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con	View
March - 02-24 Mar (4 debates)
24 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Liverpool City Council Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
17 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Transport for the North: Funding General Debate Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	View
16 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Levelling Up Ministerial Statement Eddie Hughes Constituency Con	Eddie Hughes Constituency Con	View
02 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Banking Services (Post Offices) General Debate Duncan Baker Orchwood Con	Duncan Baker Orchwood Con	View
February - 02-23 Feb (3 debates)
23 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Government's Management of the Economy General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
10 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Local Government Finance (England) General Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
02 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Local Welfare Assistance Provision (Review) General Debate Paul Maynard Wyre and Preston North Con	Paul Maynard Wyre and Preston North Con	View
January - 25 Jan (1 debate)
25 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
Council Tax: Government’s Proposed Increase General Debate Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
2020 - 24 Jun - 17 Dec (10 debates)
December - 09-17 Dec (2 debates)
17 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
09 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Local Government Finance: Croydon Adjournment Debate David Simmonds Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Con	David Simmonds Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Con	View
November - 18 Nov (1 debate)
18 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Towns Fund Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
October - 08 Oct (1 debate)
08 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	View
September - 07-09 Sep (2 debates)
09 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Houses in Multiple Occupation General Debate Ian Levy Blyth Valley Lab	Ian Levy Blyth Valley Lab	View
07 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Local Government Boundary Commission for England General Debate Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab	Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab	View
July - 09 Jul (1 debate)
09 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Housing, Communities and Local Government: Departmental Spending General Debate Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	View
June - 24-30 Jun (3 debates)
30 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Black Women: Domestic Abuse Adjournment Debate Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Labour (Co-op)	Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Labour (Co-op)	View
25 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
De La Rue: Gateshead Adjournment Debate Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	View
24 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Westferry Printworks Development General Debate Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View

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