House of Commons Debates
475 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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| 2024 - 09 Jan - 05 Sep (39 debates) | ||
| September - 02-05 Sep (4 debates) | ||
| 05 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Rail and Road Connectivity: Northern Lincolnshire
Adjournment Debate
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Melanie Onn Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes Lab | View |
| 04 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance Bill 2023-24 - Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con | View |
| 03 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Contracts for Difference
Ministerial Statement
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Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab | View |
| 02 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Banking Services: Rural Northumberland
Adjournment Debate
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Joe Morris Hexham Lab | View |
| July - 17-30 Jul (5 debates) | ||
| 30 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Budget Responsibility Bill - Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
| 29 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Public Spending: Inheritance
Ministerial Statement
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab | View |
| 22 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Economy, Welfare and Public Services
General Debate
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Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab | View |
| 19 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19 Inquiry
Ministerial Statement
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Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab | 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 - 01-22 May (5 debates) | ||
| 22 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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The Economy
Ministerial Statement
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Bim Afolami Constituency Con | View |
| 16 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme
Adjournment Debate
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Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform | View |
| 09 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Grahame Morris Easington Lab | View |
| 08 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Coastal Communities: East Devon
Adjournment Debate
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Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem | View |
| 01 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Trade: Aviation
Adjournment Debate
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Henry Smith Crawley Con | View |
| April - 17-30 Apr (5 debates) | ||
| 30 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Port Talbot Steelworks
Ministerial Statement
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David Davies Monmouth Con | View |
| 26 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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High Streets (Improvement) Bill - Third Reading
Bill Debate
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Jack Brereton Stoke-on-Trent Central Con | View |
| 25 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Buckland Review of Autism Employment
General Debate
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Robert Buckland South Swindon Con | View |
| 22 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Food Poverty Strategy
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Stephens Glasgow South West SNP | View |
| 17 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance (No. 2) Bill
Bill Debate
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Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con | View |
| March - 06-22 Mar (8 debates) | ||
| 22 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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The ULEZ Expansion (Consequential Provisions) Bill - Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Gareth Johnson Dartford Con | View |
| 13 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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National Insurance Contributions Bill - Clause 1 - Reduction in National Insurance Contributions
Bill Debate
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Gareth Davies Grantham and Bourne Con | View |
| 12 Mar 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Ways and Means
General Debate
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Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con | View |
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Public Sector Websites (Data Charges)
General Debate
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Simon Lightwood Wakefield and Rothwell Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 11 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ways and Means
General Debate
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Lucy Frazer South Ribble Con | View |
| 07 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ways and Means
General Debate
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab | View |
| 06 Mar 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Ways and Means - Financial Statement and Budget Report
Ministerial Statement
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Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con | View |
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Budget Resolutions
General Debate
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
| February - 05-21 Feb (4 debates) | ||
| 21 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Reform)
General Debate
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Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con | View |
| 19 Feb 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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UK Economy
Ministerial Statement
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Bim Afolami Camberwell North Con | View |
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Infrastructure Procurement
Adjournment Debate
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Alan Brown Kilmarnock and Loudoun SNP | View |
| 05 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance Bill (not specified in provided text) - Schedule 6 - Administration of creative sector relie...
Bill Debate
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Nigel Huddleston Herne Bay and Sandwich Con | View |
| January - 09-29 Jan (8 debates) | ||
| 29 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Teesworks Joint Venture
Ministerial Statement
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Lee Rowley North Warrington Con | View |
| 22 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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The Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill
Bill Debate
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Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con | View |
| 19 Jan 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Building Societies (Amendment) Bill - The entire bill for Second Reading
Bill Debate
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Julie Elliott Sunderland Central Lab | View |
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Border Target Operating Model: Health Certificates and SMEs
Adjournment Debate
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Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 16 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Cost of Living: Pensioners
Adjournment Debate
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | View |
| 11 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Cost of Living Support: Carshalton and Wallington
Adjournment Debate
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Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con | View |
| 10 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Not specified in the provided text, but inferred to be a finance bill - Clause 2 stand part; Schedul...
Bill Debate
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Eleanor Laing Epping Forest Con | View |
| 09 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Grangemouth Oil Refinery: Energy Security
Adjournment Debate
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Kenny MacAskill East Lothian SNP | View |
| 2023 - 25 Oct - 13 Dec (11 debates) | ||
| December - 04-13 Dec (3 debates) | ||
| 13 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance Bill - Various clauses supporting British business and simplifying tax system
Bill Debate
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Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con | View |
| 06 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Bank Profits: Windfall Tax
Adjournment Debate
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Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab | View |
| 04 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Risk and Resilience: Annual Statement
Ministerial Statement
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Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con | View |
| November - 07-22 Nov (6 debates) | ||
| 22 Nov 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Autumn Statement
Ministerial Statement
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Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con | View |
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Rates of tobacco products duty
General Debate
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Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con | View |
| 14 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Economic Growth
General Debate
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None | View |
| 09 Nov 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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UK Sanctions Regime: Russia and Belarus
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
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Funding for Canals
Adjournment Debate
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David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale 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 - 25 Oct (2 debates) | ||
| 25 Oct 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Business Rates Reform Bill - Clause 13 - Requirements for ratepayers etc to provide information
Bill Debate
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Lee Rowley Constituency Con | View |
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International Rail Services: Kent
Adjournment Debate
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Damian Green Ashford Con | View |