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 - 23 May - 15 Jun (50 debates)
June - 05-15 Jun (36 debates)
15 Jun 2023 (4 debates)
Migration General Debate Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab	Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab	View
Electoral Commission Committee General Debate Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	View
House of Commons Commission General Debate Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Elliot Colburn Wirral West Con	Elliot Colburn Wirral West Con	View
14 Jun 2023 (6 debates)
Nottingham Incident Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
Healthy Start Scheme (Take-Up) (No. 2) General Debate Emma Lewell-Buck South Shields Lab	Emma Lewell-Buck South Shields Lab	View
Cost of Living and Brexit General Debate Philippa Whitford Central Ayrshire SNP	Philippa Whitford Central Ayrshire SNP	View
Coventry City of Culture Trust General Debate Taiwo Owatemi Coventry North West Lab	Taiwo Owatemi Coventry North West Lab	View
Global Military Operations General Debate James Heappey Wells Con	James Heappey Wells Con	View
Cost of Living Committee General Debate Philippa Whitford Central Ayrshire SNP	Philippa Whitford Central Ayrshire SNP	View
13 Jun 2023 (4 debates)
Mortgage Market Ministerial Statement Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
Defence Reform Bill - Schedule 10 - Single source defence contracts Bill Debate Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	View
Heating Rural Homes Adjournment Debate Bill Wiggin North Herefordshire Con	Bill Wiggin North Herefordshire Con	View
Spiking General Debate Richard Graham Richmond Park Con	Richard Graham Richmond Park Con	View
12 Jun 2023 (4 debates)
Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Bill - Clause 15, Lords amendment 42B; Amendment 15B Bill Debate Michael Tomlinson Mid Dorset and North Poole Con	Michael Tomlinson Mid Dorset and North Poole Con	View
Stem Cell Transplant Patients Adjournment Debate Mark Tami Alyn and Deeside Lab	Mark Tami Alyn and Deeside Lab	View
Members of Parliament: Risk-based Exclusion General Debate None	None	View
Public Order General Debate Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
08 Jun 2023 (3 debates)
Deep Geothermal Energy Adjournment Debate Kieran Mullan Bexhill and Battle Con	Kieran Mullan Bexhill and Battle Con	View
Council of Europe General Debate John Howell Henley Con	John Howell Henley Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	View
07 Jun 2023 (4 debates)
Mental Health Treatment and Support General Debate None	None	View
Teesworks: Accountability and Scrutiny General Debate Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	View
Road Safety (Cycle Helmets) General Debate Mark Pawsey Rugby Con	Mark Pawsey Rugby Con	View
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: Great Yarmouth General Debate Brandon Lewis Great Yarmouth Con	Brandon Lewis Great Yarmouth Con	View
06 Jun 2023 (4 debates)
The British Nationality Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
British Nationality Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Errol Graham: DWP and Safeguarding Adults Board Inquiry Adjournment Debate Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	View
Care Supporters General Debate Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab	Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab	View
05 Jun 2023 (7 debates)
Covid 19 Inquiry: Judicial Review Ministerial Statement Jeremy Quin Haltemprice and Howden Con	Jeremy Quin Haltemprice and Howden Con	View
Illegal Migration Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
Kosovo Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Healthcare Facilities: Royston Adjournment Debate Oliver Heald North East Hertfordshire Lab	Oliver Heald North East Hertfordshire Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem	Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem	View
New Housing Supply General Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
Personal Statement General Debate Matthew Hancock Constituency Unknown Party Unknown	Matthew Hancock Constituency Unknown Party Unknown	View
May - 23-25 May (14 debates)
25 May 2023 (6 debates)
Animal Welfare Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	View
Patient Choice Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
New Hospitals Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Net Migration Figures Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Asylum Seeker Accommodation Off Wirral Peninsula Adjournment Debate Mick Whitley Birkenhead Lab	Mick Whitley Birkenhead Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Pauline Latham Central Derbyshire Con	Pauline Latham Central Derbyshire Con	View
24 May 2023 (7 debates)
Student Visas Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Agricultural Tenancies Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	View
Environmental Protection (England) Bill - Schedule 4 - Regulations: Procedure Bill Debate Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	View
European Union (Withdrawal) Bill - Lords amendment 6, Lords amendments 1, 15, 16, and other related ... Bill Debate Michael Tomlinson Constituency not specified Con	Michael Tomlinson Constituency not specified Con	View
Dental Care: Durham Adjournment Debate Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	View
Aviation Banning Orders (Disruptive Passengers) General Debate Gareth Johnson Dartford Con	Gareth Johnson Dartford Con	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
23 May 2023 (1 debate)
Ministerial Code: Investigation of Potential Breach Ministerial Statement Jeremy Quin Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Jeremy Quin Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View

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