House of Commons Debates

4595 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.

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2024 - 06-25 Mar (50 debates)
March - 06-25 Mar (50 debates)
25 Mar 2024 (6 debates)
Cyber-security and UK Democracy Ministerial Statement Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	View
Women’s State Pension Age Ministerial Statement Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
The Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill - Clause 14 and related amendments Bill Debate Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	View
Taiwan Strait Adjournment Debate Stewart McDonald Glasgow South SNP	Stewart McDonald Glasgow South SNP	View
Acting Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman General Debate William Wragg Hazel Grove Con	William Wragg Hazel Grove Con	View
Westminister Hall: Sitting Times General Debate None	None	View
22 Mar 2024 (3 debates)
Hunting Trophies (Prohibition) Bill - Second Reading of the Bill Bill Debate John Spellar Bebington Lab	John Spellar Bebington Lab	View
The ULEZ Expansion (Consequential Provisions) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Gareth Johnson Dartford Con	Gareth Johnson Dartford Con	View
Kettering General Hospital: Redevelopment Adjournment Debate Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	View
21 Mar 2024 (3 debates)
Trailer and Towing Safety Adjournment Debate Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate None	None	View
Food Security General Debate None	None	View
20 Mar 2024 (6 debates)
HMRC Self-Assessment Helpline Ministerial Statement Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
Hong Kong Security Legislation Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Sub-postmasters Miscarriages of Justice Act (England and Wales) - Clause 1 Bill Debate Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
Scrutiny of Secretaries of State in the House of Lords Adjournment Debate Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	View
Standards in Public Life (Codes of Conduct) General Debate Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
19 Mar 2024 (4 debates)
Israel and Gaza Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Not specified in this excerpt - New Clause 12 Bill Debate Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con	Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con	View
Music Education Adjournment Debate Michael Ellis Northampton North Con	Michael Ellis Northampton North Con	View
Illegal and Unsustainable Fishing (Due Diligence) General Debate Chris Grayling Arundel and South Downs Con	Chris Grayling Arundel and South Downs Con	View
18 Mar 2024 (2 debates)
Illegal Immigration (Offenders and Other Risks) Bill - After Clause 5 Bill Debate Michael Tomlinson Basingstoke Con	Michael Tomlinson Basingstoke Con	View
Cadet Expansion Programme Adjournment Debate James Sunderland Bracknell Con	James Sunderland Bracknell Con	View
15 Mar 2024 (3 debates)
British Products Public Procurement Bill - Proposed amendments to encourage the uptake of British pr... Bill Debate Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	View
Pet Animals (Protection and Welfare) Bill - Second Reading of the entire Bill Bill Debate Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	View
Thames Water: Contingency Plans Adjournment Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
14 Mar 2024 (5 debates)
Extremism Definition and Community Engagement Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	View
St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon Adjournment Debate John Whittingdale Maldon Con	John Whittingdale Maldon Con	View
Estimates Day General Debate Robin Walker Worcester Con	Robin Walker Worcester Con	View
Home Office General Debate Eleanor Laing Constituency Party	Eleanor Laing Constituency Party	View
Home Office General Debate None	None	View
13 Mar 2024 (5 debates)
Gas-fired Power Stations Ministerial Statement Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
Post Office Legislation Ministerial Statement Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
The National Insurance Contributions Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate None	None	View
National Insurance Contributions Bill - Clause 1 - Reduction in National Insurance Contributions Bill Debate Gareth Davies Grantham and Bourne Con	Gareth Davies Grantham and Bourne Con	View
Sites of Special Scientific Interest (Designation) General Debate Derek Thomas Westbury Con	Derek Thomas Westbury Con	View
12 Mar 2024 (5 debates)
Prisons and Probation: Foreign National Offenders Ministerial Statement Alex Chalk Cheltenham Con	Alex Chalk Cheltenham Con	View
Inclusive PPE Adjournment Debate Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	View
Ways and Means General Debate Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con	Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con	View
Public Sector Websites (Data Charges) General Debate Simon Lightwood Wakefield and Rothwell Labour (Co-op)	Simon Lightwood Wakefield and Rothwell Labour (Co-op)	View
Finance Bill: Money General Debate None	None	View
11 Mar 2024 (5 debates)
UK Armed Forces Ministerial Statement James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
Gibraltar: UK-EU Negotiations Ministerial Statement David Rutley Macclesfield Con	David Rutley Macclesfield Con	View
Zero Total Allowable Catch: Pollack Adjournment Debate Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con	Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con	View
Mortgages (Switching) General Debate Martin Docherty-Hughes West Dunbartonshire SNP	Martin Docherty-Hughes West Dunbartonshire SNP	View
Ways and Means General Debate Lucy Frazer South Ribble Con	Lucy Frazer South Ribble Con	View
07 Mar 2024 (2 debates)
Pavement Parking Adjournment Debate Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	View
Ways and Means General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	View
06 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
Ways and Means - Financial Statement and Budget Report Ministerial Statement Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	View

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