House of Commons Debates

356 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 - 10 Jan - 10 May (27 debates)
May - 09-10 May (3 debates)
10 May 2023 (2 debates)
Urban Trees: Protection Adjournment Debate Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	View
Climate and Ecology General Debate Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab	Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab	View
09 May 2023 (1 debate)
Energy Security and Net Zero Bill - Clause on Energy Independence and Resilience Bill Debate Grant Shapps Epping Forest Con	Grant Shapps Epping Forest Con	View
April - 17-20 Apr (4 debates)
20 Apr 2023 (2 debates)
Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
19 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Dartmoor National Park (Access) General Debate Anthony Mangnall Crewe and Nantwich Con	Anthony Mangnall Crewe and Nantwich Con	View
17 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
CPTPP: Conclusion of Negotiations Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
March - 06-30 Mar (8 debates)
30 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Powering Up Britain Ministerial Statement Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
27 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
Oil Spill: Poole Harbour Ministerial Statement Rebecca Pow Yeovil Con	Rebecca Pow Yeovil Con	View
Election of Select Committee Chairs (Notice of Election) General Debate Nigel Evans Crewe and Nantwich Con	Nigel Evans Crewe and Nantwich Con	View
23 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Energy Trilemma General Debate Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	View
21 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Large Solar Farms Adjournment Debate Nigel Adams Selby and Ainsty Con	Nigel Adams Selby and Ainsty Con	View
16 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Security of Government Devices Ministerial Statement Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	View
08 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Global Fund: Supplementary Funding Adjournment Debate Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab	Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab	View
06 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Offshore Wind Farms: Health and Safety Adjournment Debate Kenny MacAskill East Lothian SNP	Kenny MacAskill East Lothian SNP	View
February - 01-09 Feb (4 debates)
09 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
Backbench Business General Debate Chris Skidmore Bromsgrove Con	Chris Skidmore Bromsgrove Con	View
Bill presented General Debate Marcus Fysh Yeovil Con	Marcus Fysh Yeovil Con	View
02 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Wild Deer Management and Sustainable Food Adjournment Debate Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	View
01 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Environmental Improvement Plan 2023 Ministerial Statement Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	View
January - 10-31 Jan (8 debates)
31 Jan 2023 (2 debates)
Green Energy Potential: Scotland Adjournment Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
Clean Air General Debate Geraint Davies Croydon Hills Lab	Geraint Davies Croydon Hills Lab	View
26 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Agricultural Transition Plan Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer Selby and Ainsty Con	Mark Spencer Selby and Ainsty Con	View
18 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Electric Vehicle Battery Production Ministerial Statement Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
17 Jan 2023 (2 debates)
Cost of Energy: Ceramics Sector Adjournment Debate Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Lab	Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Lab	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Peter Gibson Darlington Con	Peter Gibson Darlington Con	View
12 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Retained EU Law: Trading Standards Adjournment Debate David Linden Glasgow East Lab	David Linden Glasgow East Lab	View
10 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Strangford Lough: Tidal Wave Energy Adjournment Debate Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	View
2022 - 14 Jul - 19 Dec (23 debates)
December - 07-19 Dec (4 debates)
19 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Convention on Biodiversity COP15: Outcomes Ministerial Statement Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	View
08 Dec 2022 (2 debates)
Called-in Planning Decision: West Cumbria Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	View
Called-in Planning Decision: West Cumbria General Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
07 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Russia: UK Companies Ministerial Statement James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
November - 01-17 Nov (9 debates)
17 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
The Secretary of State was asked— General Debate None	None	View
16 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Algeria: 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Adjournment Debate Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	View
15 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Britain’s Industrial Future General Debate Bill Esterson Sefton Central Lab	Bill Esterson Sefton Central Lab	View
09 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
COP27 Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
03 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
World Biosphere Day Adjournment Debate Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	View
02 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
COP26 General Debate Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem	Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem	View
Prime Minister General Debate Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Labour (Co-op)	Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Labour (Co-op)	View
01 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
UK Infrastructure Bank Bill Bill Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Menai Suspension Bridge: Impact of Closure Adjournment Debate Virginia Crosbie Ynys Môn Con	Virginia Crosbie Ynys Môn Con	View
October - 17 Oct (1 debate)
17 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Financial Investment and Deforestation General Debate Chris Grayling Berkshire West Con	Chris Grayling Berkshire West Con	View
September - 05-07 Sep (3 debates)
07 Sep 2022 (2 debates)
Small Modular Reactors: Government Funding Adjournment Debate Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	View
Lithium-Ion Battery Storage (Fire Safety and Environmental Permits) General Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View
05 Sep 2022 (1 debate)
Energy Update Ministerial Statement Greg Hands Hove Con	Greg Hands Hove Con	View
July - 14-20 Jul (6 debates)
20 Jul 2022 (3 debates)
Heatwave Response Ministerial Statement Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
Rural Communities: Housing and Planning Adjournment Debate Ben Everitt Milton Keynes North Con	Ben Everitt Milton Keynes North Con	View
COP26 General Debate Richard Thomson Constituency not provided Party not provided	Richard Thomson Constituency not provided Party not provided	View
18 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Extreme Heat Preparedness Ministerial Statement Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
14 Jul 2022 (2 debates)
British Glass Industry Adjournment Debate Conor McGinn St Helens North Lab	Conor McGinn St Helens North Lab	View
Protecting and Restoring Nature: COP15 and Beyond General Debate Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green	Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green	View

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