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 - 29 Mar - 02 May (50 debates)
May - 02 May (1 debate)
02 May 2023 (1 debate)
National Minimum Wage General Debate Paula Barker Liverpool Wavertree Lab	Paula Barker Liverpool Wavertree Lab	View
April - 17-27 Apr (40 debates)
27 Apr 2023 (6 debates)
Gambling Act Review White Paper Ministerial Statement Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	View
Voter ID Ministerial Statement Rachel Maclean Manchester Withington Con	Rachel Maclean Manchester Withington Con	View
Ukraine Ministerial Statement Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	View
Sudan Update Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Georgia Adjournment Debate Adam Holloway Gravesham Con	Adam Holloway Gravesham Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	View
26 Apr 2023 (4 debates)
Police Uplift Programme Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Planning Bill - Clause 2 Bill Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Asylum Seeker Accommodation: South Dorset Adjournment Debate Richard Drax South Dorset Con	Richard Drax South Dorset Con	View
Carers and Care Workers General Debate Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	View
25 Apr 2023 (4 debates)
City Centre Security Measures and Access for Disabled People General Debate Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	View
Universal Jurisdiction (Extension) General Debate Brendan O'Hara Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber SNP	Brendan O'Hara Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber SNP	View
Water Quality: Sewage Discharge General Debate Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op)	Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op)	View
Cost of Living Increases General Debate Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	View
24 Apr 2023 (5 debates)
Sudan Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
List of Ministers’ Interests and Ministerial Code Ministerial Statement Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	View
Non-Domestic Rating Bill Bill Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
Public Order Bill - Clause 11 (Powers to stop and search without suspicion) Bill Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Mental Health Support: Wirral Adjournment Debate Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab	Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab	View
20 Apr 2023 (5 debates)
Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Fishing Industry: Visas for Foreign Workers Ministerial Statement Sarah Dines Constituency Con	Sarah Dines Constituency Con	View
Freehold Management: Service Charges Adjournment Debate Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Human Rights Protections: Palestinians General Debate None	None	View
19 Apr 2023 (5 debates)
Infected Blood Inquiry Update Ministerial Statement Jeremy Quin Richmond Park Con	Jeremy Quin Richmond Park Con	View
Chinese Police Stations in UK Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Taxation Bill - Clause 27 - Power to clarify tax treatment of devolved social security benefits Bill Debate Kirsty Blackman Aberdeen North SNP	Kirsty Blackman Aberdeen North SNP	View
Buckinghamshire Fire and Rescue Service Adjournment Debate Rob Butler Aylesbury Con	Rob Butler Aylesbury Con	View
Dartmoor National Park (Access) General Debate Anthony Mangnall Crewe and Nantwich Con	Anthony Mangnall Crewe and Nantwich Con	View
18 Apr 2023 (5 debates)
Top Secret Document Leaks Ministerial Statement James Heappey Taunton Deane Con	James Heappey Taunton Deane Con	View
Machetes: Consultation Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Finance Bill - New Clause 6 Bill Debate None	None	View
In-patient Abuse: Autistic People and People with Learning Disabilities Adjournment Debate Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	View
Public Office (Child Sexual Abuse) General Debate Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	View
17 Apr 2023 (6 debates)
NHS Strikes Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
CPTPP: Conclusion of Negotiations Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
Sudan Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Vladimir Kara-Murza Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Data Reform Bill Bill Debate Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	View
Levelling-up Funding: Broomhill Pool Adjournment Debate Tom Hunt Ipswich Con	Tom Hunt Ipswich Con	View
March - 29-30 Mar (9 debates)
30 Mar 2023 (5 debates)
State Pension Age: Review Ministerial Statement Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
Junior Doctors’ Strikes Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Powering Up Britain Ministerial Statement Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
Cerebral Palsy: Adult Care Transition Adjournment Debate Paul Maynard Blackpool North and Cleveleys Con	Paul Maynard Blackpool North and Cleveleys Con	View
Belfast/Good Friday Agreement: 25th Anniversary General Debate Chris Heaton-Harris Daventry Con	Chris Heaton-Harris Daventry Con	View
29 Mar 2023 (4 debates)
Illegal Migration Update Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Finance (No. 2) Bill - Second Reading of the Finance (No. 2) Bill Bill Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
Classical Music: Funding and Support Adjournment Debate Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab	Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab	View
Co-Operatives (Permanent Shares) General Debate Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op)	Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op)	View

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