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 - 02-16 Mar (50 debates)
March - 02-16 Mar (50 debates)
16 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
HS2 Ltd and Local Community Relations Adjournment Debate Saqib Bhatti Meriden and Solihull East Con	Saqib Bhatti Meriden and Solihull East Con	View
Ways and Means General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	View
15 Mar 2023 (3 debates)
Ways and Means - Financial Statement and Budget ReportWays and Means Ministerial Statement Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	View
Installation of Telecommunications Infrastructure Adjournment Debate Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab	View
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation General Debate Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	View
14 Mar 2023 (8 debates)
HS2: Revised Timetable and Budget Ministerial Statement Huw Merriman Bewdley Con	Huw Merriman Bewdley Con	View
BBC: Government Role in Impartiality Ministerial Statement Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	View
AUKUS Defence Partnership Ministerial Statement Alex Chalk Cheltenham Con	Alex Chalk Cheltenham Con	View
Building Safety Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Oxford West and Abingdon Con	Michael Gove Oxford West and Abingdon Con	View
Proscribed Psychedelic Drugs Adjournment Debate Crispin Blunt Reigate Con	Crispin Blunt Reigate Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
Russian Assets: Seizure General Debate Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con	Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con	View
Planning (Quarries) General Debate Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con	Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con	View
13 Mar 2023 (5 debates)
Integrated Review Refresh Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Silicon Valley Bank Ministerial Statement Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
Immigration and Border Security Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
Pavement Parking Adjournment Debate Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab	Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab	View
Online Safety Bill (Carry-over Extension) General Debate Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	View
09 Mar 2023 (3 debates)
New Clevedon Seafront Road Scheme: Safety Adjournment Debate Liam Fox North Somerset Con	Liam Fox North Somerset Con	View
Brain Tumour Research Funding General Debate Derek Thomas St Ives Con	Derek Thomas St Ives Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View
08 Mar 2023 (5 debates)
Global Fund: Supplementary Funding Adjournment Debate Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab	Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab	View
Public aCCOUNTS Commission General Debate None	None	View
Childcare and Early Years General Debate Robin Walker Worcester Con	Robin Walker Worcester Con	View
ESTIMATES, VOTE ON ACCOUNT 2023-24 General Debate None	None	View
Estimates Day General Debate Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	View
07 Mar 2023 (6 debates)
Illegal Migration Bill Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
Science and Technology Framework Ministerial Statement Michelle Donelan Somerton and Frome Con	Michelle Donelan Somerton and Frome Con	View
Health and Care Bill - Clause 20 - Serious disruption prevention order made otherwise than on convic... Bill Debate Andrew Lewer Northampton South Con	Andrew Lewer Northampton South Con	View
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Adjournment Debate Daniel Poulter Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Con	Daniel Poulter Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Con	View
Pension Contributions General Debate Anthony Browne Solihull Con	Anthony Browne Solihull Con	View
Energy General Debate Amanda Solloway N/A Con	Amanda Solloway N/A Con	View
06 Mar 2023 (6 debates)
Manchester Arena Inquiry: Volume 3 Report Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham Reform	View
SEND and Alternative Provision Ministerial Statement Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	View
Civil Service Impartiality Ministerial Statement Jeremy Quin Con Con	Jeremy Quin Con Con	View
Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	View
Social Security (Scotland) Bill - Clause 2 and amendments to qualifying dates for payments Bill Debate Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	View
Offshore Wind Farms: Health and Safety Adjournment Debate Kenny MacAskill East Lothian SNP	Kenny MacAskill East Lothian SNP	View
03 Mar 2023 (10 debates)
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
The Quad Bike Immobiliser and Forensic Marking Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	View
Housing (More Support for Exempt Accommodation) Bill Bill Debate Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con	Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con	View
Housing (Rough Sleeping and Homelessness) Bill - Clause 6 Consultation Bill Debate Felicity Buchan South Thanet Con	Felicity Buchan South Thanet Con	View
Prisoners' Re-release on Fridays Bill - Clause 1: Discretionary power to bring forward release dates... Bill Debate Simon Fell Barrow and Furness Lab	Simon Fell Barrow and Furness Lab	View
Child Maintenance and Other Payments Bill - Clause 4 - Extent, commencement and short title Bill Debate Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con	Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con	View
The Firearms (Amendment) Bill - Clause 1: Introducing a new offence for unlawful manufacture of ammu... Bill Debate Simon Baynes Clwyd South Con	Simon Baynes Clwyd South Con	View
Major Transport Infrastructure Construction Adjournment Debate Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	View
BBC LICENCE FEE NON-PAYMENT (DECRIMINALISATION FOR OVER-75s) BILL General Debate None	None	View
Personal Statement General Debate Neil Coyle Bermondsey and Old Southwark Lab	Neil Coyle Bermondsey and Old Southwark Lab	View
02 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
North and East Syria: Autonomous Administration Adjournment Debate Lloyd Russell-Moyle Brighton, Kemptown Lab	Lloyd Russell-Moyle Brighton, Kemptown Lab	View
Welsh Affairs General Debate Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	View

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