House of Commons Debates
297 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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| 2024 - 08 Jan - 16 Dec (48 debates) | ||
| December - 05-16 Dec (3 debates) | ||
| 16 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Royal Mail Takeover
Ministerial Statement
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Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab | View |
| 11 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and Local Road Networks
Adjournment Debate
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Calum Miller Bicester and Woodstock Lib Dem | View |
| 05 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Improving Public Transport
General Debate
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Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem | View |
| November - 04-27 Nov (11 debates) | ||
| 27 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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E-scooters (Review and Awareness )
General Debate
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Jessica Morden Newport East Lab | View |
| 26 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Coastal Infrastructure: Scotland
Adjournment Debate
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Graeme Downie Dunfermline and Dollar Lab | View |
| 19 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill - Clause 1 - Prohibition on franchise extensions ...
Bill Debate
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Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab | View |
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Aviation (Accessibility)
General Debate
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Daniel Francis Bexleyheath and Crayford Lab | View |
| 18 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Bus Funding
Ministerial Statement
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Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab | View |
| 14 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Aircraft Noise: Local Communities
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem | View |
| 13 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Future of the Post Office
Ministerial Statement
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Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 11 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Rail Performance
Ministerial Statement
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Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab | View |
| 06 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ways and Means
General Debate
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Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 05 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Flight Cancellations
Ministerial Statement
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Mike Kane Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab | View |
| 04 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Roadworks (Regulation)
General Debate
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Mark Francois Rayleigh and Wickford Con | View |
| October - 10-21 Oct (2 debates) | ||
| 21 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Taxi Licensing: Deregulation Act 2015
Adjournment Debate
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Christopher Vince Harlow Lab Co-op | View |
| 10 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Cost of Rail Fares
Adjournment Debate
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Will Forster Woking Lib Dem | View |
| September - 02-09 Sep (5 debates) | ||
| 09 Sep 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Bus Franchising
Ministerial Statement
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Simon Lightwood Wakefield and Rothwell Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Transport
General Debate
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Mike Kane Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab | View |
| 05 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Rail and Road Connectivity: Northern Lincolnshire
Adjournment Debate
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Melanie Onn Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes Lab | View |
| 03 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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The Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 - Clause 2: Future provision of services
Bill Debate
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Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con | View |
| 02 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Banking Services: Rural Northumberland
Adjournment Debate
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Joe Morris Hexham Lab | View |
| July - 17-29 Jul (4 debates) | ||
| 29 Jul 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill - Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab | View |
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Road Safety on the A1
Adjournment Debate
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Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con | View |
| 22 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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CrowdStrike: IT Outage
Ministerial Statement
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Ellie Reeves Lewisham West and East Dulwich Lab | View |
| 17 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Debate on the Address
General Debate
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Peter Dowd Bootle Lab | View |
| May - 01-21 May (6 debates) | ||
| 21 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill - Amendments (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Bill Debate
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Huw Merriman Westborough, Bexleyheath and Crayford Con | View |
| 08 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Coastal Communities: East Devon
Adjournment Debate
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Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem | View |
| 07 May 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Tamar Crossings
Adjournment Debate
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Sheryll Murray South East Cornwall Con | View |
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Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (New Drivers)
General Debate
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Kim Leadbeater Spen Valley Lab | View |
| 01 May 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Automated and Electric Vehicles (Amendment) Bill - Schedule 1 - Enforcement action under Part 1: pro...
Bill Debate
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | View |
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Road Traffic (Testing of Blood)
General Debate
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Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Lab | View |
| April - 16-30 Apr (3 debates) | ||
| 30 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Heathrow Airport: Western Rail Link
Adjournment Debate
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | View |
| 17 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Midge Hall Railway Station
Adjournment Debate
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Katherine Fletcher South Ribble Con | View |
| 16 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Rail Manufacturing: Job Losses
Ministerial Statement
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Huw Merriman Bewdley Con | View |
| March - 05-26 Mar (7 debates) | ||
| 26 Mar 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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Transport Bill [Lords] - Clause 11 (Short title)
Bill Debate
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Christopher Chope Christchurch Con | View |
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Public Transport: Carshalton and Wallington
Adjournment Debate
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Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con | View |
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National Networks National Policy Statement
General Debate
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Guy Opperman Erith and Thamesmead Con | View |
| 22 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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The ULEZ Expansion (Consequential Provisions) Bill - Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Gareth Johnson Dartford Con | View |
| 21 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Trailer and Towing Safety
Adjournment Debate
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | View |
| 07 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Pavement Parking
Adjournment Debate
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Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab | View |
| 05 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill - Second Reading (general debate on the bill)
Bill Debate
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Mark Harper Fittleworth Con | View |
| February - 19-28 Feb (4 debates) | ||
| 28 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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The Pedicab Regulation Bill - Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Guy Opperman Erith and Thamesmead Con | View |
| 27 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Road Safety: North Yorkshire
Adjournment Debate
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Keir Mather Selby Lab | View |
| 21 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Reform)
General Debate
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Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con | View |
| 19 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Infrastructure Procurement
Adjournment Debate
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Alan Brown Kilmarnock and Loudoun SNP | View |
| January - 08-24 Jan (3 debates) | ||
| 24 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Road Traffic and Street Works
General Debate
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Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con | View |
| 18 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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High Speed 2 Compensation
General Debate
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Theo Clarke Stafford Con | View |
| 08 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Rural Transport
Adjournment Debate
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Bill Wiggin North Herefordshire Con | View |
| 2023 - 18-19 Dec (2 debates) | ||
| December - 18-19 Dec (2 debates) | ||
| 19 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Transport Infrastructure: Cullompton
Adjournment Debate
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Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem | View |
| 18 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Highways Maintenance and Integrated Transport Funding
Adjournment Debate
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Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Con | View |