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.

Year

Month

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2023 - 21 Nov - 13 Dec (50 debates)
December - 04-13 Dec (29 debates)
13 Dec 2023 (3 debates)
LGBT Veterans Independent Review Ministerial Statement Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	View
Finance Bill - Various clauses supporting British business and simplifying tax system Bill Debate Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
Flooding: River Severn Catchment Area Adjournment Debate Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con	Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con	View
12 Dec 2023 (2 debates)
Immigration and Asylum Bill - Clause dealing with Rwanda Bill Debate James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week Adjournment Debate Hannah Bardell Livingston SNP	Hannah Bardell Livingston SNP	View
11 Dec 2023 (4 debates)
Israel-Hamas War: Diplomacy Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Former Afghan Special Forces: Deportation Ministerial Statement James Heappey Constituency Con	James Heappey Constituency Con	View
Leasehold Reform Bill Bill Debate Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
Housing Availability: Ilfracombe Adjournment Debate Selaine Saxby Ilfracombe Con	Selaine Saxby Ilfracombe Con	View
07 Dec 2023 (6 debates)
Cyber Interference: UK Democracy Ministerial Statement Leo Docherty Constituency Con	Leo Docherty Constituency Con	View
Refurbishing Trains: Contracts Ministerial Statement Huw Merriman Crawley Con	Huw Merriman Crawley Con	View
BBC Funding Ministerial Statement Lucy Frazer South East Cambridgeshire Con	Lucy Frazer South East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Violent Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: Carshalton and Wallington Adjournment Debate Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Naseem Shah Bradford West Lab	Naseem Shah Bradford West Lab	View
Beneficial Ownership Registers: Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies General Debate Margaret Hodge Birkenhead Lab	Margaret Hodge Birkenhead Lab	View
06 Dec 2023 (6 debates)
UK-Rwanda Partnership Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Gender Recognition Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
Hillsborough: Bishop James Jones Report Ministerial Statement Alex Chalk Constituency Con	Alex Chalk Constituency Con	View
Sentencing Bill - Second Reading (General Discussion of the Bill) Bill Debate Alex Chalk Cheltenham Con	Alex Chalk Cheltenham Con	View
Bank Profits: Windfall Tax Adjournment Debate Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	View
Personal Statement General Debate None	None	View
05 Dec 2023 (3 debates)
Middle East: UK Military Deployments Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Sarney Con	Grant Shapps Sarney Con	View
Town Centre Safety General Debate Alex Norris Nottingham North Labour (Co-op)	Alex Norris Nottingham North Labour (Co-op)	View
Water Companies: Executive Bonuses General Debate Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
04 Dec 2023 (5 debates)
Gaza: Humanitarian Situation Ministerial Statement Leo Docherty Somerton and Frome Con	Leo Docherty Somerton and Frome Con	View
Risk and Resilience: Annual Statement Ministerial Statement Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	View
Legal Migration Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Health and Care Bill - Clause 5 Bill Debate Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
People with Learning Disabilities: Employment Adjournment Debate Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform	Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform	View
November - 21-30 Nov (21 debates)
30 Nov 2023 (3 debates)
Finance Bill (No. 2) - Clause 1: Reduction in National Insurance Contributions Bill Debate Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con	Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con	View
National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Act 2023 - New Clause 1 - Review of effects of... Bill Debate James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	View
HM Prison Bedford Adjournment Debate Mohammad Yasin Bedford Lab	Mohammad Yasin Bedford Lab	View
29 Nov 2023 (3 debates)
COP28 Ministerial Statement Amanda Solloway Bolton North East Con	Amanda Solloway Bolton North East Con	View
Data Protection and Digital Information Bill - Motion to re-commit the Bill to Public Bill Committee Bill Debate Chris Bryant Rhondda Lab	Chris Bryant Rhondda Lab	View
Refugee Family Reunion Routes: Sudan Adjournment Debate Stuart McDonald Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East SNP	Stuart McDonald Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East SNP	View
28 Nov 2023 (4 debates)
Net Migration Figures Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Ukraine Ministerial Statement James Heappey Wokingham Con	James Heappey Wokingham Con	View
Crime and Policing Bill Bill Debate None	None	View
Tattoo Artists, Body Piercers and Cosmetic Clinics: Licensing Adjournment Debate Steve Brine Winchester Con	Steve Brine Winchester Con	View
27 Nov 2023 (3 debates)
Israel and Hamas: Humanitarian Pause Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Post Office Services: Edinburgh West Adjournment Debate Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	View
Autumn Statement Resolutions - Rates of Tobacco Products Duty General Debate None	None	View
23 Nov 2023 (2 debates)
Isle of Wight Local Government Finance Adjournment Debate Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	View
Ways and Means General Debate Rosie Winterton Sheffield Central Lab	Rosie Winterton Sheffield Central Lab	View
22 Nov 2023 (4 debates)
Autumn Statement Ministerial Statement Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	View
Housing Associations: Charges Adjournment Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
Autumn Statement Resolutions General Debate None	None	View
Rates of tobacco products duty General Debate Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con	Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con	View
21 Nov 2023 (2 debates)
Veterans Welfare Services Ministerial Statement Johnny Mercer Somerton and Frome Con	Johnny Mercer Somerton and Frome Con	View
The Media Bill Bill Debate Lucy Frazer South East Cambridgeshire Con	Lucy Frazer South East Cambridgeshire Con	View

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