House of Commons Debates

616 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
2024 - 11 Jan - 01 May (50 debates)
May - 01 May (1 debate)
01 May 2024 (1 debate)
UK Trade Performance Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
April - 15-29 Apr (12 debates)
29 Apr 2024 (2 debates)
UK Armed Forces in Middle East Ministerial Statement Leo Docherty Constituency Con	Leo Docherty Constituency Con	View
Post-16 Education: Isles of Scilly Adjournment Debate Derek Thomas St Ives Con	Derek Thomas St Ives Con	View
26 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Bill Bill Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View
22 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Sudan: Government Response Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
19 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Age-disputed Refugee Children Adjournment Debate Andrew Western Stretford and Urmston Lab	Andrew Western Stretford and Urmston Lab	View
18 Apr 2024 (2 debates)
Commons Scrutiny of Secretaries of State in the House of Lords Ministerial Statement Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Edward Leigh Gainsborough Con	Edward Leigh Gainsborough Con	View
17 Apr 2024 (2 debates)
Humanitarian Situation in Gaza Ministerial Statement David Rutley Stockport Con	David Rutley Stockport Con	View
Afghan Refugees: Deportation from Pakistan Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Con Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Con Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities	View
16 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Solar Supply Chains Adjournment Debate Alicia Kearns Rutland and Melton Con	Alicia Kearns Rutland and Melton Con	View
15 Apr 2024 (2 debates)
Iran-Israel Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Gender Non-conforming Young People Adjournment Debate Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath SNP	Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath SNP	View
March - 04-26 Mar (14 debates)
26 Mar 2024 (2 debates)
Israel and Gaza Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Public Transport: Carshalton and Wallington Adjournment Debate Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	View
25 Mar 2024 (2 debates)
Cyber-security and UK Democracy Ministerial Statement Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	View
Taiwan Strait Adjournment Debate Stewart McDonald Glasgow South SNP	Stewart McDonald Glasgow South SNP	View
22 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
Kettering General Hospital: Redevelopment Adjournment Debate Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	View
20 Mar 2024 (2 debates)
Hong Kong Security Legislation Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Scrutiny of Secretaries of State in the House of Lords Adjournment Debate Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	View
19 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
Israel and Gaza Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
13 Mar 2024 (2 debates)
Gas-fired Power Stations Ministerial Statement Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
Post Office Legislation Ministerial Statement Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
12 Mar 2024 (3 debates)
Prisons and Probation: Foreign National Offenders Ministerial Statement Alex Chalk Cheltenham Con	Alex Chalk Cheltenham Con	View
Inclusive PPE Adjournment Debate Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	View
Public Sector Websites (Data Charges) General Debate Simon Lightwood Wakefield and Rothwell Labour (Co-op)	Simon Lightwood Wakefield and Rothwell Labour (Co-op)	View
04 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration Ministerial Statement Tom Pursglove Corby Con	Tom Pursglove Corby Con	View
February - 01-28 Feb (12 debates)
28 Feb 2024 (1 debate)
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill (M... General Debate Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	View
27 Feb 2024 (1 debate)
Israel and Gaza Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
26 Feb 2024 (1 debate)
Situation in the Red Sea Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Dover Con	Grant Shapps Dover Con	View
22 Feb 2024 (1 debate)
UK Accession to CPTPP Ministerial Statement Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	View
21 Feb 2024 (1 debate)
Ceasefire in Gaza General Debate None	None	View
19 Feb 2024 (2 debates)
Antisemitism in the UK Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Death of Alexei Navalny Ministerial Statement Leo Docherty Constituency Con	Leo Docherty Constituency Con	View
06 Feb 2024 (1 debate)
Support for Civilians Fleeing Gaza Adjournment Debate Peter Grant Glenrothes SNP	Peter Grant Glenrothes SNP	View
05 Feb 2024 (2 debates)
Disability Action Plan Ministerial Statement Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con	Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con	View
Situation in the Red Sea Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Epping Forest Con	Grant Shapps Epping Forest Con	View
01 Feb 2024 (2 debates)
Afghan Relocations: Special Forces Ministerial Statement James Heappey Constituency Con	James Heappey Constituency Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
January - 11-30 Jan (11 debates)
30 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Telegraph Media Group: Proposed Sale to RedBird IMI Ministerial Statement Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	View
29 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
26 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Trident Adjournment Debate Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath Lab	Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath Lab	View
25 Jan 2024 (3 debates)
Secretaries of State in the House of Lords: Commons Scrutiny Ministerial Statement Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	View
Holocaust Memorial Day General Debate Nicola Richards Glasgow North West Con	Nicola Richards Glasgow North West Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Margaret Hodge Barking Lab	Margaret Hodge Barking Lab	View
24 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Situation in the Red Sea General Debate Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	View
23 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Action Against Houthi Maritime Attacks Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
15 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Defending the UK and Allies Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
11 Jan 2024 (2 debates)
Civil Nuclear Road Map Ministerial Statement Andrew Bowie West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Con	Andrew Bowie West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Con	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Desmond Swayne New Forest West Con	Desmond Swayne New Forest West Con	View

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