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
2023 - 20 Oct - 21 Nov (50 debates)
November - 07-21 Nov (28 debates)
21 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Scotland: Further Independence Referendum Adjournment Debate Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath SNP	Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath SNP	View
20 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Not specified in this excerpt - Clause to be read a Second time Bill Debate Saqib Bhatti Meriden and Solihull East Con	Saqib Bhatti Meriden and Solihull East Con	View
16 Nov 2023 (4 debates)
Court Transcript Costs Adjournment Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
MPs Staff: Employment Conditions General Debate Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	View
Restoration and Renewal Client Board General Debate Natalie Elphicke Worthing West Cons	Natalie Elphicke Worthing West Cons	View
COP28 General Debate Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
15 Nov 2023 (3 debates)
Illegal Immigration Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Deputy Speaker’s Statement General Debate Rosie Winterton Sheffield Central Lab	Rosie Winterton Sheffield Central Lab	View
Violence Reduction, Policing and Criminal Justice General Debate None	None	View
14 Nov 2023 (3 debates)
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Bridges in London: Maintenance Funding Adjournment Debate Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	View
Economic Growth General Debate None	None	View
13 Nov 2023 (2 debates)
Seaton Community Hospital Adjournment Debate Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	View
Building an NHS Fit for the Future General Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
09 Nov 2023 (5 debates)
Metropolitan Police: Operational Independence Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Artificial Intelligence Safety Summit Ministerial Statement Michelle Donelan Somerton and Frome Con	Michelle Donelan Somerton and Frome Con	View
UK Sanctions Regime: Russia and Belarus Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Funding for Canals Adjournment Debate David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con	David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con	View
Making Britain a Clean Energy Superpower General Debate Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	View
08 Nov 2023 (5 debates)
Pakistan: Evacuation of Afghans Ministerial Statement Johnny Mercer City of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport Con	Johnny Mercer City of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport Con	View
British Steel Ministerial Statement Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	View
Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian Situation Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Football Regulation Adjournment Debate Matt Rodda Reading Central Lab	Matt Rodda Reading Central Lab	View
Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity General Debate Gillian Keegan Knowsley Con	Gillian Keegan Knowsley Con	View
07 Nov 2023 (4 debates)
Dangerous Driving: Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme Adjournment Debate James Wild North West Norfolk Con	James Wild North West Norfolk Con	View
Debate on the Address General Debate Robert Goodwill Scarborough and Whitby Con	Robert Goodwill Scarborough and Whitby Con	View
MESSAGE TO ATTEND HIS MAJESTY General Debate None	None	View
King’s Speech General Debate None	None	View
October - 20-26 Oct (22 debates)
26 Oct 2023 (5 debates)
Osteoporosis Adjournment Debate Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	View
Prorogation General Debate None	None	View
Backbench Business General Debate Peter Dowd Bootle Lab	Peter Dowd Bootle Lab	View
His Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech General Debate None	None	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
25 Oct 2023 (5 debates)
Business Rates Reform Bill - Clause 13 - Requirements for ratepayers etc to provide information Bill Debate Lee Rowley Constituency Con	Lee Rowley Constituency Con	View
Not specified in the given text - Clause 4 Bill Debate Chris Stephens Glasgow Cathcart SNP	Chris Stephens Glasgow Cathcart SNP	View
Corporations (Powers and Duties) Bill - Amendment 151A, Amendments 161D in lieu Bill Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
International Rail Services: Kent Adjournment Debate Damian Green Ashford Con	Damian Green Ashford Con	View
Register of Derelict Buildings General Debate Nicholas Fletcher Don Valley Con	Nicholas Fletcher Don Valley Con	View
24 Oct 2023 (7 debates)
Illegal Migration Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
War in Ukraine Ministerial Statement James Heappey Constituency Con	James Heappey Constituency Con	View
Levelling Up and Regeneration Bill - Clause 87 (National development policies: meaning) Bill Debate Rachel Maclean Glasgow North West Con	Rachel Maclean Glasgow North West Con	View
Cost of Energy: Dalmarnock Adjournment Debate Alison Thewliss Glasgow Central SNP	Alison Thewliss Glasgow Central SNP	View
Parliamentary Sovereignty (Referendums) General Debate Andrew Bridgen North West Leicestershire Con	Andrew Bridgen North West Leicestershire Con	View
Correcting the Record General Debate Penny Mordaunt Nottingham East Con	Penny Mordaunt Nottingham East Con	View
Prisons General Debate Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con	Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con	View
23 Oct 2023 (4 debates)
Storm Babet: Flooding Ministerial Statement Rebecca Pow Taunton Deane Con	Rebecca Pow Taunton Deane Con	View
Israel and Gaza Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
The Private Rented Sector Bill - General discussion on the Second Reading of the Bill Bill Debate Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	View
Environmental, Social and Governance Developments Adjournment Debate Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Lab	Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Lab	View
20 Oct 2023 (1 debate)
The Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View

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