House of Commons Debates

269 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 - 09 Jan - 24 Mar (16 debates)
March - 06-24 Mar (5 debates)
24 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
The Homes (Energy Efficiency) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
23 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Energy Trilemma General Debate Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	View
15 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Ways and Means - Financial Statement and Budget ReportWays and Means Ministerial Statement Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	View
07 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Energy General Debate Amanda Solloway N/A Con	Amanda Solloway N/A Con	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 - 06-24 Feb (3 debates)
24 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Electricity Transmission Infrastructure Bill - Clause 3 (Arbitration process for compensation) Bill Debate Liam Fox North Somerset Con	Liam Fox North Somerset Con	View
21 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Water Company Performance Ministerial Statement Rebecca Pow Taunton Deane Con	Rebecca Pow Taunton Deane Con	View
06 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Prepayment Meters: Ofgem Decision Ministerial Statement Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
January - 09-31 Jan (8 debates)
31 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Green Energy Potential: Scotland Adjournment Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
25 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Energy Bills: Self-disconnection Ministerial Statement Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
23 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Prepayment Meters 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
11 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Renewable Liquid Heating Fuel General Debate George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con	George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con	View
10 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Strangford Lough: Tidal Wave Energy Adjournment Debate Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	View
09 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Non-domestic Energy Support Ministerial Statement James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
2022 - 04 Feb - 15 Dec (34 debates)
December - 06-15 Dec (5 debates)
15 Dec 2022 (2 debates)
Leisure Centres: Government Support Adjournment Debate Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab	Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Anne McLaughlin Glenrothes SNP	Anne McLaughlin Glenrothes SNP	View
14 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
South Staffs Water: Cyber-attack General Debate Marco Longhi Dudley North Con	Marco Longhi Dudley North Con	View
08 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Called-in Planning Decision: West Cumbria Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	View
06 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
NHS Workforce General Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
November - 18 Nov (1 debate)
18 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
The Terminal Illness (Services) Bill - Clause 1 and Clause 2 Bill Debate Alex Cunningham Stocksbridge Parkgate Lab	Alex Cunningham Stocksbridge Parkgate Lab	View
October - 17-20 Oct (3 debates)
20 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Fuel Poverty in Manchester Gorton Adjournment Debate Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab	Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab	View
19 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Energy Costs (Pre-payment Meters and Social Tariffs) General Debate Kenny MacAskill East Renfrewshire SNP	Kenny MacAskill East Renfrewshire SNP	View
17 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Energy Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
September - 05-08 Sep (4 debates)
08 Sep 2022 (1 debate)
UK Energy Costs General Debate Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	View
07 Sep 2022 (1 debate)
Small Modular Reactors: Government Funding Adjournment Debate Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	View
06 Sep 2022 (1 debate)
Independent Brewers: Small Brewers Relief Adjournment Debate Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP	Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP	View
05 Sep 2022 (1 debate)
Energy Update Ministerial Statement Greg Hands Hove Con	Greg Hands Hove Con	View
July - 05-14 Jul (5 debates)
14 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
British Glass Industry Adjournment Debate Conor McGinn St Helens North Lab	Conor McGinn St Helens North Lab	View
12 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
11 Jul 2022 (2 debates)
Energy Security Bill - New clause 3 - Review of impact of earlier start date of the levy Bill Debate Nigel Evans South Ribble Con	Nigel Evans South Ribble Con	View
The Energy Profits Levy Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Simon Clarke Newton Abbot Con	Simon Clarke Newton Abbot Con	View
05 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Ways and Means General Debate Lucy Frazer South East Cambridgeshire Con	Lucy Frazer South East Cambridgeshire Con	View
June - 06-15 Jun (4 debates)
15 Jun 2022 (1 debate)
COP26 General Debate John McNally Nuneaton Lab	John McNally Nuneaton Lab	View
07 Jun 2022 (1 debate)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
06 Jun 2022 (2 debates)
North Sea Oil and Gas Producers: Investment Allowances Ministerial Statement Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	View
Hospitality Industry: Liverpool Adjournment Debate Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab	Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab	View
May - 10 May (1 debate)
10 May 2022 (1 debate)
Debate on the Address General Debate Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
April - 19 Apr (2 debates)
19 Apr 2022 (2 debates)
Energy Security Strategy Ministerial Statement Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	View
Easter Recess: Government Update Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
March - 02-16 Mar (6 debates)
16 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
Cost of Living Increases General Debate Stephen Flynn Aberdeen South SNP	Stephen Flynn Aberdeen South SNP	View
15 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
Shale Gas Production Ministerial Statement Greg Hands Hammersmith Con	Greg Hands Hammersmith Con	View
10 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
National Shipbuilding Strategy Ministerial Statement Jeremy Quin Constituency Con	Jeremy Quin Constituency Con	View
09 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
Russian Oil Import Ban Ministerial Statement Kwasi Kwarteng Constituency Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Constituency Con	View
08 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
Consett Energy from Waste Plant General Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
02 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
COP26 General Debate None	None	View
February - 04-09 Feb (3 debates)
09 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
North Sea Oil and Gas Ministerial Statement Greg Hands Hammersmith Con	Greg Hands Hammersmith Con	View
08 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Motor Vehicle Tests (Diesel Particulate Filters) General Debate Barry Sheerman Huddersfield Lab	Barry Sheerman Huddersfield Lab	View
04 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Sutton Decentralised Energy Network Adjournment Debate Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	View

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