House of Commons Debates

612 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.

Year

Month

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2024 - 23 Feb - 20 Nov (50 debates)
November - 05-20 Nov (10 debates)
20 Nov 2024 (2 debates)
Healthcare: Hampshire Adjournment Debate Danny Chambers Winchester Lib Dem	Danny Chambers Winchester Lib Dem	View
Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) General Debate Edward Leigh Gainsborough Con	Edward Leigh Gainsborough Con	View
14 Nov 2024 (1 debate)
National Insurance Contributions: Healthcare Ministerial Statement Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	View
13 Nov 2024 (1 debate)
Infant Formula Regulations Adjournment Debate Chris Webb Blackpool South Lab	Chris Webb Blackpool South Lab	View
12 Nov 2024 (2 debates)
Social Security Advisory Committee: Winter Fuel Payment Ministerial Statement Emma Reynolds Wycombe Lab	Emma Reynolds Wycombe Lab	View
National Youth Strategy Ministerial Statement Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	View
11 Nov 2024 (1 debate)
Mental Health: Farming and Agricultural Communities Adjournment Debate Aphra Brandreth Chester South and Eddisbury Con	Aphra Brandreth Chester South and Eddisbury Con	View
06 Nov 2024 (1 debate)
Ways and Means General Debate Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	View
05 Nov 2024 (2 debates)
NHS Dentistry: Rural Areas Adjournment Debate Sarah Gibson Chippenham Lib Dem	Sarah Gibson Chippenham Lib Dem	View
Ways and Means General Debate Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
October - 07-31 Oct (9 debates)
31 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
LGBT Veterans Independent Review Adjournment Debate Oliver Ryan Burnley Labour (Co-op)	Oliver Ryan Burnley Labour (Co-op)	View
29 Oct 2024 (2 debates)
Ministerial Code: Policy Announcements Ministerial Statement Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
World Stroke Day Adjournment Debate Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem	Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem	View
23 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
Antisocial Behaviour: Leyton and Wanstead Adjournment Debate Calvin Bailey Leyton and Wanstead Lab	Calvin Bailey Leyton and Wanstead Lab	View
16 Oct 2024 (2 debates)
Flooding: Bedfordshire Adjournment Debate Blake Stephenson Mid Bedfordshire Con	Blake Stephenson Mid Bedfordshire Con	View
Access to Primary Healthcare General Debate Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	View
09 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
Higher Education: Staffordshire Adjournment Debate Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	View
08 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
Health Services: Bridlington Adjournment Debate Charlie Dewhirst Bridlington and The Wolds Con	Charlie Dewhirst Bridlington and The Wolds Con	View
07 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
NHS Performance: Darzi Investigation General Debate Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
September - 02-12 Sep (4 debates)
12 Sep 2024 (2 debates)
NHS: Independent Investigation Ministerial Statement Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
Sir David Amess Adjournment Debate General Debate Mark Francois Rayleigh and Wickford Con	Mark Francois Rayleigh and Wickford Con	View
09 Sep 2024 (1 debate)
Government Policy on Health Ministerial Statement Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
02 Sep 2024 (1 debate)
Technology in Public Services General Debate Peter Kyle Hove and Portslade Lab	Peter Kyle Hove and Portslade Lab	View
July - 17-30 Jul (7 debates)
30 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Southport Incident Ministerial Statement Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	View
26 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Pharmacy Provision: Hampton Adjournment Debate Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem	Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem	View
22 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
CrowdStrike: IT Outage Ministerial Statement Ellie Reeves Lewisham West and East Dulwich Lab	Ellie Reeves Lewisham West and East Dulwich Lab	View
19 Jul 2024 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Inquiry Ministerial Statement Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	View
Planning, the Green Belt and Rural Affairs General Debate Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	View
17 Jul 2024 (2 debates)
Health Services: Rural Areas Adjournment Debate Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem	Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem	View
Debate on the Address General Debate Peter Dowd Bootle Lab	Peter Dowd Bootle Lab	View
May - 13-23 May (6 debates)
23 May 2024 (1 debate)
NHS Ministerial Statement Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
21 May 2024 (2 debates)
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Children (Parental Imprisonment) General Debate Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab	Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab	View
20 May 2024 (1 debate)
Infected Blood Inquiry Report Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
16 May 2024 (1 debate)
Relationships, Sex and Health Education: Statutory Guidance Ministerial Statement Gillian Keegan Stafford Con	Gillian Keegan Stafford Con	View
13 May 2024 (1 debate)
Parc Prison Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
April - 15-29 Apr (5 debates)
29 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Health and Disability Reform Ministerial Statement Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
26 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Proposed Hospital: North Hampshire Adjournment Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View
22 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Hospice Funding General Debate Sally-Ann Hart Hastings and Rye Con	Sally-Ann Hart Hastings and Rye Con	View
15 Apr 2024 (2 debates)
Cass Review Ministerial Statement Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle 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 - 01-14 Mar (7 debates)
14 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon Adjournment Debate John Whittingdale Maldon Con	John Whittingdale Maldon Con	View
13 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
The National Insurance Contributions Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate None	None	View
12 Mar 2024 (2 debates)
Ways and Means General Debate Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con	Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con	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
06 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
Dementia Care in Hospital Adjournment Debate Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	View
04 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
Farming General Debate Fay Jones Brecon and Radnorshire Con	Fay Jones Brecon and Radnorshire Con	View
01 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
St Helier Hospital Improvements and New Hospital: Sutton Adjournment Debate Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	View
February - 23-29 Feb (2 debates)
29 Feb 2024 (1 debate)
Young Adults with Spinal Injuries Adjournment Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
23 Feb 2024 (1 debate)
NHS Property Services Adjournment Debate Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	View

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