House of Commons Debates

4595 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 - 04-18 Jul (50 debates)
July - 04-18 Jul (50 debates)
18 Jul 2023 (6 debates)
Post Office Horizon IT Scandal: Compensation Ministerial Statement Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
Afghan Resettlement Update Ministerial Statement Johnny Mercer Torridge and West Devon Con	Johnny Mercer Torridge and West Devon Con	View
Northern Ireland (Opportunities for Peace) Bill - Lords amendment 20, Government amendments (a) and ... Bill Debate Chris Heaton-Harris Wellingborough Con	Chris Heaton-Harris Wellingborough Con	View
Transport Infrastructure: Warrington Adjournment Debate Andy Carter Warrington South Lab	Andy Carter Warrington South Lab	View
Environmental Protection General Debate Therese Coffey Constituency Not Given Con	Therese Coffey Constituency Not Given Con	View
High Income Child Benefit Charge (Report to Parliament) General Debate Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	View
17 Jul 2023 (7 debates)
Higher Education Reform Ministerial Statement Gillian Keegan Somerton and Frome Con	Gillian Keegan Somerton and Frome Con	View
Trade Union Bill - Lords Amendment 2D Bill Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
Nationality and Borders Bill - Clause 60 - Ten-year strategy on refugees and human trafficking Bill Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Covid-19 Pandemic: Fiscal Policies Adjournment Debate Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	View
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority General Debate Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	View
Liaison Committee General Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
Social Housing (Regulation) Bill [Lords] General Debate Dehenna Davison no constituency given Con	Dehenna Davison no constituency given Con	View
13 Jul 2023 (7 debates)
NATO Summit Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Free Trade Agreements: Scrutiny Ministerial Statement Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Public Sector Pay Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Hong Kong Update Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	View
Water Safety: Drowning Prevention Adjournment Debate Rob Butler Aylesbury Con	Rob Butler Aylesbury Con	View
Health and Social Care Workforce General Debate Steve Brine Fareham Con	Steve Brine Fareham Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con	Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con	View
12 Jul 2023 (5 debates)
Under-age Vaping General Debate Andrew Gwynne Gorton and Denton Ind	Andrew Gwynne Gorton and Denton Ind	View
Primary Care Services (Report) General Debate Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem	Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem	View
Automotive Industry General Debate Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	View
Summerland Fire: 50th Anniversary General Debate Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	View
Presentation of Documents General Debate Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	View
11 Jul 2023 (5 debates)
Financial Services Reforms Ministerial Statement Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
Nationality and Borders Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Refugees (Accommodation) Bill - Amendment 15 to After Clause 60 Bill Debate Sarah Jones Brighton Kemptown Lab	Sarah Jones Brighton Kemptown Lab	View
Increasing Employment: Training Adjournment Debate Siobhan Baillie Stroud Con	Siobhan Baillie Stroud Con	View
Bullying and Respect at Work General Debate Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	View
10 Jul 2023 (5 debates)
Rape and Sexual Violence: Criminal Justice Response Ministerial Statement Sarah Dines Constituency Con	Sarah Dines Constituency Con	View
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation and Exercise of Functions) Bill - Second Reading Bill Debate Chris Heaton-Harris Dewsbury Con	Chris Heaton-Harris Dewsbury Con	View
Electronic Trade Documents Bill - Third Reading Bill Debate Paul Scully Bromley and Chislehurst Con	Paul Scully Bromley and Chislehurst Con	View
Police Stations Adjournment Debate Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	View
Privileges Committee Special Report General Debate None	None	View
06 Jul 2023 (6 debates)
Iran Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activists Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Constituency Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Constituency Con	View
Rail Ticket Offices Ministerial Statement Huw Merriman Dover Con	Huw Merriman Dover Con	View
Physician Associates Adjournment Debate Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View
Building Safety and Social Housing General Debate Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	View
05 Jul 2023 (3 debates)
Financial Markets and Monetary Policy Adjournment Debate Robert Syms Poole Con	Robert Syms Poole Con	View
Estimates Day General Debate Stephen Crabb Beckenham Con	Stephen Crabb Beckenham Con	View
Safety Cameras General Debate Mark Eastwood Dewsbury Lab	Mark Eastwood Dewsbury Lab	View
04 Jul 2023 (6 debates)
Violence in the West Bank Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan South West Surrey Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan South West Surrey Con	View
Winnie Ewing Adjournment Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
Republic of Somaliland (Recognition) General Debate Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service General Debate Bob Neill Bristol North West Con	Bob Neill Bristol North West Con	View
Women and Equalities Committee General Debate Bill Wiggin Islwyn Con	Bill Wiggin Islwyn Con	View
Estimates Day General Debate Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	View

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