House of Commons Debates
302 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.
| Debate | Lead MP | Actions |
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| 2024 - 08 Jan - 14 Oct (40 debates) | ||
| October - 14 Oct (1 debate) | ||
| 14 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Afghan Special Forces Relocation Review
Ministerial Statement
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Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) | View |
| September - 02-10 Sep (8 debates) | ||
| 10 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |
| 09 Sep 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Transport
General Debate
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Mike Kane Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab | View |
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Medicines
General Debate
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | View |
| 05 Sep 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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The Energy Bill - Clause on establishing Great British Energy (GBE)
Bill Debate
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Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab | View |
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Rail and Road Connectivity: Northern Lincolnshire
Adjournment Debate
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Melanie Onn Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes Lab | View |
| 03 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Sudan
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 02 Sep 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Middle East Update
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
| July - 17-29 Jul (7 debates) | ||
| 29 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Road Safety on the A1
Adjournment Debate
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Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con | View |
| 25 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Criminal Law
General Debate
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Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab | View |
| 24 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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International Immunities and Privileges
General Debate
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | View |
| 23 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Commercial Sexual Exploitation
Adjournment Debate
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | View |
| 22 Jul 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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NATO and European Political Community Meetings
Ministerial Statement
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
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Aerospace Industry: Northern Ireland
Adjournment Debate
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | View |
| 17 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Debate on the Address
General Debate
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Peter Dowd Bootle Lab | View |
| May - 02-20 May (8 debates) | ||
| 20 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
General Debate
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 15 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine and Georgia
Ministerial Statement
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Leo Docherty Constituency Con | View |
| 14 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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War Graves Week
General Debate
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Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con | View |
| 13 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Substandard Housing
Adjournment Debate
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George Galloway Rotherham Ind | View |
| 08 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Russia
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
| 07 May 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Defence Personnel Data Breach
Ministerial Statement
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Grant Shapps Hastings and Rye Con | View |
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Defence
General Debate
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Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con | View |
| 02 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con | View |
| April - 15-29 Apr (5 debates) | ||
| 29 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Armed Forces in Middle East
Ministerial Statement
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Leo Docherty Constituency Con | View |
| 24 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Defence Spending
Ministerial Statement
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Grant Shapps Constituency Con | View |
| 22 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Sudan: Government Response
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 17 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Humanitarian Situation in Gaza
Ministerial Statement
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David Rutley Stockport Con | View |
| 15 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Iran-Israel Update
Ministerial Statement
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |
| March - 11-26 Mar (3 debates) | ||
| 26 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel and Gaza
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 18 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Cadet Expansion Programme
Adjournment Debate
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James Sunderland Bracknell Con | View |
| 11 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Armed Forces
Ministerial Statement
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| February - 05-28 Feb (5 debates) | ||
| 28 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Defence Acquisition Reform
Ministerial Statement
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 27 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine: Military Equipment
Ministerial Statement
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 26 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Situation in the Red Sea
Ministerial Statement
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Grant Shapps Dover Con | View |
| 22 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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Grant Shapps East Surrey Con | View |
| 05 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Situation in the Red Sea
Ministerial Statement
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Grant Shapps Epping Forest Con | View |
| January - 08-26 Jan (3 debates) | ||
| 26 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Trident
Adjournment Debate
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Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath Lab | View |
| 24 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Nuclear Defence Infrastructure: Parliamentary Scrutiny
Adjournment Debate
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Martin Docherty-Hughes West Dunbartonshire Lab | View |
| 08 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel and Palestine
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 2023 - 07 Sep - 19 Dec (10 debates) | ||
| December - 05-19 Dec (6 debates) | ||
| 19 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 18 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Global Combat Air Programme Treaty
Ministerial Statement
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Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con | View |
| 13 Dec 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Afghan Resettlement Update
Ministerial Statement
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Johnny Mercer Torridge and West Devon Con | View |
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LGBT Veterans Independent Review
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con | View |
| 11 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Former Afghan Special Forces: Deportation
Ministerial Statement
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James Heappey Constituency Con | View |
| 05 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East: UK Military Deployments
Ministerial Statement
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Grant Shapps Sarney Con | View |
| November - 07-28 Nov (2 debates) | ||
| 28 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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James Heappey Wokingham Con | View |
| 07 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Debate on the Address
General Debate
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Robert Goodwill Scarborough and Whitby Con | View |
| October - 24 Oct (1 debate) | ||
| 24 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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War in Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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James Heappey Constituency Con | View |
| September - 07 Sep (1 debate) | ||
| 07 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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HMPPS Update
Ministerial Statement
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Alex Chalk Constituency Con | View |