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 - 18 Jul - 13 Sep (50 debates)
September - 04-13 Sep (37 debates)
13 Sep 2023 (4 debates)
Economic Crime (Threats Sanctions and Prevention) Bill - After Clause 187 - Civil recovery: costs of... Bill Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
Residential Co-operative Power Production Adjournment Debate Jamie Wallis Bridgend Con	Jamie Wallis Bridgend Con	View
Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism General Debate Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
Asbestos (National Register) General Debate Andrew Percy Brigg and Goole Con	Andrew Percy Brigg and Goole Con	View
12 Sep 2023 (6 debates)
Offshore Wind Contracts Ministerial Statement Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
The Communications Act - Clause 82 and various amendments Bill Debate Paul Scully Dorset South Con	Paul Scully Dorset South Con	View
RSE Curriculum: Northern Ireland Schools Adjournment Debate Carla Lockhart Upper Bann DUP	Carla Lockhart Upper Bann DUP	View
Retirement of the Clerk of the House General Debate Penny Mordaunt South East Cambridgeshire Con	Penny Mordaunt South East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Electricity Supply (Vulnerable Customers) General Debate Sam Tarry Ilford South Lab	Sam Tarry Ilford South Lab	View
Dangerous Drugs General Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
11 Sep 2023 (4 debates)
Security Update Ministerial Statement Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	View
G20 Summit Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Scottish Football Association: 150th Anniversary Adjournment Debate Douglas Ross Moray Con	Douglas Ross Moray Con	View
Ukraine General Debate James Heappey South Dorset Con	James Heappey South Dorset Con	View
07 Sep 2023 (6 debates)
Prevent: Independent Review Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
EU Programmes Ministerial Statement Michelle Donelan Constituency Con	Michelle Donelan Constituency Con	View
HMPPS Update Ministerial Statement Alex Chalk Constituency Con	Alex Chalk Constituency Con	View
Cell and Gene Therapies: Skills Provision Adjournment Debate Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Yasmin Qureshi Bolton South and Walkden Lab	Yasmin Qureshi Bolton South and Walkden Lab	View
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva General Debate Mike Penning No Constituency Mentioned Con	Mike Penning No Constituency Mentioned Con	View
06 Sep 2023 (4 debates)
Justice and Security Bill - Clause 18 Bill Debate Jane Smith London, Westminster Con	Jane Smith London, Westminster Con	View
Duty on Shopping: UK Entry Points Adjournment Debate Henry Smith Crawley Con	Henry Smith Crawley Con	View
Automated External Defibrillators (Housing Developments) General Debate Stephen Metcalfe South Basildon and Burnham Con	Stephen Metcalfe South Basildon and Burnham Con	View
Safety of School Buildings General Debate Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
05 Sep 2023 (6 debates)
Nutrient Neutrality: Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill Ministerial Statement Rachel Maclean Constituency Con	Rachel Maclean Constituency Con	View
Work Capability Assessment Consultation Ministerial Statement Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
Illegal Migration Update Ministerial Statement None	None	View
Petroleum Licensing (Exploration and Production) (Seaward and Landward Areas) Regulations 2004 Bill Debate Rosie Winterton Sheffield Central Lab	Rosie Winterton Sheffield Central Lab	View
Local Bank Branch Closures Adjournment Debate Amy Callaghan East Dunbartonshire Lab	Amy Callaghan East Dunbartonshire Lab	View
Electronic Cigarettes (Branding, Promotion and Advertising) General Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
04 Sep 2023 (7 debates)
Countess of Chester Hospital Inquiry Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in Education Settings Ministerial Statement Gillian Keegan Constituency Con	Gillian Keegan Constituency Con	View
Personal Statement Ministerial Statement Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill - Clause 1 - Use of resources Bill Debate None	None	View
Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill - Lords amendment 23, Government amendments (a), ... Bill Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
Education, Employment and Training: Young People Adjournment Debate Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	View
New Writs General Debate None	None	View
July - 18-20 Jul (13 debates)
20 Jul 2023 (5 debates)
Tata Group Gigafactory Investment Ministerial Statement Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	View
Scunthorpe Station Ticket Office Adjournment Debate Holly Mumby-Croft Scunthorpe Con	Holly Mumby-Croft Scunthorpe Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Eleanor Laing Constituency Con	Eleanor Laing Constituency Con	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment General Debate Douglas Ross Moray Con	Douglas Ross Moray Con	View
19 Jul 2023 (6 debates)
Veterans Update Ministerial Statement Ben Wallace UK Parliament constituency, Conservative Con	Ben Wallace UK Parliament constituency, Conservative Con	View
Contest: UK Strategy for Countering Terrorism 2023 Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
Retail Crime Adjournment Debate Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP	Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP	View
Sanctions General Debate Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	View
All-party Parliamentary Groups General Debate Johnny Mercer Bermondsey and Old Southwark Con	Johnny Mercer Bermondsey and Old Southwark Con	View
Offences against the Person Act 1861 (Sentencing Guidelines) General Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View
18 Jul 2023 (2 debates)
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Ministerial Statement Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
Defence Command Paper Refresh Ministerial Statement Ben Wallace Nottingham North Con	Ben Wallace Nottingham North Con	View

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