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 - 15 Jun - 03 Jul (50 debates)
July - 03 Jul (4 debates)
03 Jul 2023 (4 debates)
NHS Long-term Workforce Plan Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Road Fuel Prices Ministerial Statement Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
Israel (Promotion and Implementation of Divestment, Boycotts and Sanctions) Bill - First clause of t... Bill Debate Michael Gove Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Michael Gove Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	View
Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: West London Adjournment Debate Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab	Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab	View
June - 15-29 Jun (46 debates)
29 Jun 2023 (5 debates)
Migration and Economic Development Partnership Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
Lawfare Adjournment Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
Artificial Intelligence General Debate Matt Warman Boston and Skegness Con	Matt Warman Boston and Skegness Con	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
Backbench Business General Debate David Duguid Banff and Buchan Con	David Duguid Banff and Buchan Con	View
28 Jun 2023 (9 debates)
Mental Health In-patient Services: Improving Safety Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Water Industry: Financial Resilience Ministerial Statement Rebecca Pow Dulwich and West Norwood Con	Rebecca Pow Dulwich and West Norwood Con	View
Childcare Reform Package Ministerial Statement Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	View
Holocaust Memorial Bill - Clause 1 (Changing the London County Council (Improvements) Act 1900) Bill Debate Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	View
Holocaust Memorial Bill - Amendments (a) and (b) to motion 6 Bill Debate Felicity Buchan Constituency Party	Felicity Buchan Constituency Party	View
New Covid Variants: Government Preparedness Adjournment Debate Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath Lab	Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath Lab	View
House of Commons Commission (External Member) General Debate Penny Mordaunt Constituency Con	Penny Mordaunt Constituency Con	View
Global Climate and Development Finance General Debate Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	View
Proxy Voting General Debate Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Cons	Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Cons	View
27 Jun 2023 (5 debates)
Illegal Migration Bill: Economic Impact Assessment Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Air Quality: Luton Road, Dunstable Adjournment Debate Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	View
Repurposing Russian Assets to Rebuild Ukraine General Debate David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
Schools (Gender and Parental Rights) General Debate Andrew Bridgen North West Leicestershire Con	Andrew Bridgen North West Leicestershire Con	View
Opposition Day General Debate John Smith London Lab	John Smith London Lab	View
26 Jun 2023 (6 debates)
Mortgage Charter Ministerial Statement Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Waverley Con	Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Waverley Con	View
Lung Cancer Screening Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Situation in Russia Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Financial Services Bill - Lords amendment 35, Government amendments (a) to (c) in lieu of Lords amen... Bill Debate Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
National Security Bill - Clause 14 and Lords amendments 22B, 122B Bill Debate Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	View
East Birmingham Tram Line Adjournment Debate Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	View
22 Jun 2023 (5 debates)
Ukraine Recovery Conference Ministerial Statement Leo Docherty Somerton and Frome Con	Leo Docherty Somerton and Frome Con	View
Sudan: Atrocities Ministerial Statement Leo Docherty Constituency Con	Leo Docherty Constituency Con	View
Professional Rugby: West Midlands Adjournment Debate Nigel Evans Worcester Con	Nigel Evans Worcester Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	View
Local Radio: BBC Proposals General Debate Mike Penning Hemel Hempstead Con	Mike Penning Hemel Hempstead Con	View
21 Jun 2023 (5 debates)
Environment Bill - Lords amendment 15D and Lords amendment 42D Bill Debate Michael Tomlinson Wantage Con	Michael Tomlinson Wantage Con	View
Trade Union Bill - Lords amendments 2B, 4B, 5B, 5C and 5D Bill Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
Private Pension Schemes: Regulation Adjournment Debate Kevan Jones North Durham Lab	Kevan Jones North Durham Lab	View
Banking and Postal Services (Rural Areas) General Debate Drew Hendry Inverness East, Nairn, Highland and Western Isles Lab	Drew Hendry Inverness East, Nairn, Highland and Western Isles Lab	View
Opposition Half Day - 18th Allotted Day, First PartOpposition Half Day General Debate None	None	View
20 Jun 2023 (5 debates)
Ugandan School Attack Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Cost of Living Support Ministerial Statement Tom Pursglove North East Cambridgeshire Con	Tom Pursglove North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill - Clause 314 - Deposit schemes Bill Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
Transport Accessibility: Bolton West Adjournment Debate Chris Green Bolton West Con	Chris Green Bolton West Con	View
Children in Hospital for Extended Periods (Report to Parliament) General Debate Oliver Heald North East Cambridgeshire Lab Co-op	Oliver Heald North East Cambridgeshire Lab Co-op	View
19 Jun 2023 (3 debates)
Stop and Search Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham Reform	View
Service Family Accommodation: Maintenance Adjournment Debate Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	View
Privilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris Johnson General Debate Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	View
15 Jun 2023 (3 debates)
Abortion: Offences against the Person Act Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
Armoured Cavalry Programme: Sheldon Review Ministerial Statement James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
Neuroblastoma Treatment Adjournment Debate Peter Gibson Darlington Con	Peter Gibson Darlington Con	View

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