House of Commons Debates

297 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 - 10 Jan - 07 Dec (45 debates)
December - 07 Dec (1 debate)
07 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Refurbishing Trains: Contracts Ministerial Statement Huw Merriman Crawley Con	Huw Merriman Crawley Con	View
November - 07-27 Nov (6 debates)
27 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Post Office Services: Edinburgh West Adjournment Debate Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	View
23 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Isle of Wight Local Government Finance Adjournment Debate Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	View
16 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Restoration and Renewal Client Board General Debate Natalie Elphicke Worthing West Cons	Natalie Elphicke Worthing West Cons	View
14 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Bridges in London: Maintenance Funding Adjournment Debate Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	View
09 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Funding for Canals Adjournment Debate David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con	David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con	View
07 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Debate on the Address General Debate Robert Goodwill Scarborough and Whitby Con	Robert Goodwill Scarborough and Whitby Con	View
October - 16-25 Oct (3 debates)
25 Oct 2023 (1 debate)
International Rail Services: Kent Adjournment Debate Damian Green Ashford Con	Damian Green Ashford Con	View
18 Oct 2023 (1 debate)
South Fylde Line Adjournment Debate Mark Menzies Fylde Con	Mark Menzies Fylde Con	View
16 Oct 2023 (1 debate)
Zero-emission Vehicles, Drivers and HS2 General Debate Mark Harper Fylde Con	Mark Harper Fylde Con	View
September - 05-19 Sep (5 debates)
19 Sep 2023 (2 debates)
West Coast Main Line Franchise Ministerial Statement Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
18 Sep 2023 (2 debates)
High Speed 2 Ministerial Statement Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
No formal bill name, but related to the process of setting precedence for Private Members’ Bills on ... Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
05 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Local Bank Branch Closures Adjournment Debate Amy Callaghan East Dunbartonshire Lab	Amy Callaghan East Dunbartonshire Lab	View
July - 05-20 Jul (5 debates)
20 Jul 2023 (2 debates)
Scunthorpe Station Ticket Office Adjournment Debate Holly Mumby-Croft Scunthorpe Con	Holly Mumby-Croft Scunthorpe Con	View
Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment General Debate Douglas Ross Moray Con	Douglas Ross Moray Con	View
18 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Transport Infrastructure: Warrington Adjournment Debate Andy Carter Warrington South Lab	Andy Carter Warrington South Lab	View
06 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Rail Ticket Offices Ministerial Statement Huw Merriman Dover Con	Huw Merriman Dover Con	View
05 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Safety Cameras General Debate Mark Eastwood Dewsbury Lab	Mark Eastwood Dewsbury Lab	View
June - 07-27 Jun (4 debates)
27 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Air Quality: Luton Road, Dunstable Adjournment Debate Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	View
26 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
East Birmingham Tram Line Adjournment Debate Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	View
20 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Transport Accessibility: Bolton West Adjournment Debate Chris Green Bolton West Con	Chris Green Bolton West Con	View
07 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Road Safety (Cycle Helmets) General Debate Mark Pawsey Rugby Con	Mark Pawsey Rugby Con	View
May - 02-17 May (5 debates)
17 May 2023 (2 debates)
Buses: Funding Ministerial Statement Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
Local Bus Services: Funding Adjournment Debate Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	View
11 May 2023 (1 debate)
Rail Services Ministerial Statement Mark Harper Bexhill and Battle Con	Mark Harper Bexhill and Battle Con	View
03 May 2023 (1 debate)
Greater London Authority Act 1999 (Amendment) General Debate Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	View
02 May 2023 (1 debate)
Wythenshawe and Sale Town Centres: Regeneration Adjournment Debate Mike Kane Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab	Mike Kane Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab	View
April - 17 Apr (1 debate)
17 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Levelling-up Funding: Broomhill Pool Adjournment Debate Tom Hunt Ipswich Con	Tom Hunt Ipswich Con	View
March - 03-28 Mar (9 debates)
28 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Bus Services (Consultation) General Debate Dean Russell Watford Con	Dean Russell Watford Con	View
22 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Small Businesses in Railway Arches Adjournment Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
20 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Rail Services Ministerial Statement Mark Harper West Worcestershire Con	Mark Harper West Worcestershire Con	View
16 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
HS2 Ltd and Local Community Relations Adjournment Debate Saqib Bhatti Meriden and Solihull East Con	Saqib Bhatti Meriden and Solihull East Con	View
15 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Installation of Telecommunications Infrastructure Adjournment Debate Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab	View
14 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
HS2: Revised Timetable and Budget Ministerial Statement Huw Merriman Bewdley Con	Huw Merriman Bewdley Con	View
13 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Pavement Parking Adjournment Debate Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab	Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab	View
09 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
New Clevedon Seafront Road Scheme: Safety Adjournment Debate Liam Fox North Somerset Con	Liam Fox North Somerset Con	View
03 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Major Transport Infrastructure Construction Adjournment Debate Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	View
February - 28 Feb (2 debates)
28 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
High Street Bank Closures Adjournment Debate Alex Davies-Jones Pontypridd Lab	Alex Davies-Jones Pontypridd Lab	View
Multi-storey Car Parks (Safety) General Debate Maria Eagle Liverpool Garston Lab	Maria Eagle Liverpool Garston Lab	View
January - 10-26 Jan (4 debates)
26 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Midlands Metro Extension Adjournment Debate Shaun Bailey West Bromwich West Con	Shaun Bailey West Bromwich West Con	View
18 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Train Services: South Gloucestershire Adjournment Debate Luke Hall Thornbury and Yate Con	Luke Hall Thornbury and Yate Con	View
11 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Pokesdown Railway Station General Debate Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	View
10 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Industrial Action Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Sarcelles Con	Grant Shapps Sarcelles Con	View
2022 - 01-20 Dec (5 debates)
December - 01-20 Dec (5 debates)
20 Dec 2022 (2 debates)
Bus Routes: Local Consultation Adjournment Debate Dean Russell Watford Con	Dean Russell Watford Con	View
Christmas Adjournment General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
15 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
West Coast Main Line: Services General Debate Virginia Crosbie Ynys Môn Con	Virginia Crosbie Ynys Môn Con	View
08 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
E-scooters: Antisocial Use Adjournment Debate Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	View
01 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Rail Cancellations and Service Levels Ministerial Statement Huw Merriman Bewley Con	Huw Merriman Bewley Con	View

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