House of Commons Debates
365 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 - 04 Mar (10 debates) | ||
| March - 04 Mar (1 debate) | ||
| 04 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Farming
General Debate
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Fay Jones Brecon and Radnorshire Con | View |
| February - 20-22 Feb (3 debates) | ||
| 22 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Mole Valley Local Plan
Adjournment Debate
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Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con | View |
| 21 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Water Pollution: East Durham
Adjournment Debate
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Grahame Morris Easington Lab | View |
| 20 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Walking and Cycling: Government Support
Adjournment Debate
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Trudy Harrison Copeland Lab | View |
| January - 08-31 Jan (6 debates) | ||
| 31 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Protecting and Restoring Wetlands
Adjournment Debate
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Siobhan Baillie Stroud Con | View |
| 30 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Fossil Fuels: Lobbying
Adjournment Debate
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Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green | View |
| 24 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Extreme Weather Events: Resilience
Ministerial Statement
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Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con | View |
| 23 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Revised National Planning Framework
Adjournment Debate
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Maria Miller Basingstoke Con | View |
| 17 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Clean Air (Human Rights)
General Debate
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Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green | View |
| 08 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Storm Henk
Ministerial Statement
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Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con | View |
| 2023 - 17 Apr - 13 Dec (40 debates) | ||
| December - 05-13 Dec (2 debates) | ||
| 13 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Flooding: River Severn Catchment Area
Adjournment Debate
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Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con | View |
| 05 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Water Companies: Executive Bonuses
General Debate
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Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op) | View |
| November - 09-22 Nov (2 debates) | ||
| 22 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Housing Associations: Charges
Adjournment Debate
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Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con | View |
| 09 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Funding for Canals
Adjournment Debate
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David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con | View |
| October - 16-25 Oct (5 debates) | ||
| 25 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Register of Derelict Buildings
General Debate
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Nicholas Fletcher Don Valley Con | View |
| 23 Oct 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Storm Babet: Flooding
Ministerial Statement
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Rebecca Pow Taunton Deane Con | View |
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Environmental, Social and Governance Developments
Adjournment Debate
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Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Lab | View |
| 20 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Green Belt (Protection) Bill - Clause 2
Bill Debate
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Christopher Chope Christchurch Con | View |
| 16 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Protection of Dark Skies
Adjournment Debate
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Duncan Baker North Norfolk Con | View |
| September - 05-19 Sep (7 debates) | ||
| 19 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Import of Dogs
General Debate
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Elliot Colburn Bolton West Con | View |
| 18 Sep 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Tata Steel: Port Talbot
Ministerial Statement
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Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con | View |
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Sites of Special Scientific Interest
Adjournment Debate
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Derek Thomas St Ives Con | View |
| 13 Sep 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Combined Sewer Overflows
Ministerial Statement
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Therese Coffey Con Con | View |
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Asbestos (National Register)
General Debate
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Andrew Percy Brigg and Goole Con | View |
| 12 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Dangerous Drugs
General Debate
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Chris Philp Croydon South Con | View |
| 05 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Nutrient Neutrality: Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill
Ministerial Statement
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Rachel Maclean Constituency Con | View |
| July - 06-18 Jul (5 debates) | ||
| 18 Jul 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership
Ministerial Statement
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Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con | View |
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Environmental Protection
General Debate
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Therese Coffey Constituency Not Given Con | View |
| 13 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Water Safety: Drowning Prevention
Adjournment Debate
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Rob Butler Aylesbury Con | View |
| 12 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Summerland Fire: 50th Anniversary
General Debate
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Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab | View |
| 06 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Building Safety and Social Housing
General Debate
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Michael Gove Spelthorne Con | View |
| June - 05-28 Jun (7 debates) | ||
| 28 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Water Industry: Financial Resilience
Ministerial Statement
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Rebecca Pow Dulwich and West Norwood Con | View |
| 27 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Air Quality: Luton Road, Dunstable
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con | View |
| 21 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Environment Bill - Lords amendment 15D and Lords amendment 42D
Bill Debate
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Michael Tomlinson Wantage Con | View |
| 20 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill - Clause 314 - Deposit schemes
Bill Debate
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
| 13 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Heating Rural Homes
Adjournment Debate
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Bill Wiggin North Herefordshire Con | View |
| 12 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill - Clause 15, Lords amendment 42B; Amendment 15B
Bill Debate
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Michael Tomlinson Mid Dorset and North Poole Con | View |
| 05 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | View |
| May - 03-24 May (8 debates) | ||
| 24 May 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Environmental Protection (England) Bill - Schedule 4 - Regulations: Procedure
Bill Debate
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Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con | View |
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European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - Lords amendment 6, Lords amendments 1, 15, 16, and other related ...
Bill Debate
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Michael Tomlinson Constituency not specified Con | View |
| 18 May 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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None | View |
| 10 May 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Urban Trees: Protection
Adjournment Debate
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | View |
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Climate and Ecology
General Debate
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Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab | View |
| 09 May 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Cladding Remediation Works (Code of Practice)
General Debate
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Tom Hunt Ipswich Lab | View |
| 03 May 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Litter
Adjournment Debate
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Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con | View |
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Greater London Authority Act 1999 (Amendment)
General Debate
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Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con | View |
| April - 17-25 Apr (4 debates) | ||
| 25 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Water Quality: Sewage Discharge
General Debate
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Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 19 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Dartmoor National Park (Access)
General Debate
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Anthony Mangnall Crewe and Nantwich Con | View |
| 17 Apr 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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CPTPP: Conclusion of Negotiations
Ministerial Statement
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Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con | View |
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Levelling-up Funding: Broomhill Pool
Adjournment Debate
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Tom Hunt Ipswich Con | View |