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 - 26 Jan - 09 Feb (50 debates)
February - 01-09 Feb (40 debates)
09 Feb 2023 (5 debates)
Governor of Xinjiang: UK Visit Ministerial Statement Leo Docherty Bury North Con	Leo Docherty Bury North Con	View
Accountability in Financial Regulation Adjournment Debate Marcus Fysh Yeovil Con	Marcus Fysh Yeovil Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Chris Skidmore Bromsgrove Con	Chris Skidmore Bromsgrove Con	View
Parliamentary Services for MPs General Debate Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	View
Bill presented General Debate Marcus Fysh Yeovil Con	Marcus Fysh Yeovil Con	View
08 Feb 2023 (6 debates)
Prevent: Independent Review Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
Kosovo: Security Situation Adjournment Debate Alex Sobel Leeds Central and Headingley Labour (Co-op)	Alex Sobel Leeds Central and Headingley Labour (Co-op)	View
Local Government Finance General Debate Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	View
Police Grant Report General Debate Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	View
Disposable Electronic Cigarettes (Prohibition of Sale) General Debate Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	View
Police Grant Report General Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
07 Feb 2023 (6 debates)
Digital Pound Ministerial Statement Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
Turkey and Syria Earthquake Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Seafarers' Employment (Rights and Recognition) Bill - Clause 18 and new amendments to various clause... Bill Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
Civil Justice Bill - Clause 4 Bill Debate Alice Smith Norwich South Lab	Alice Smith Norwich South Lab	View
Asylum Seekers: Bournemouth West Adjournment Debate Conor Burns Bournemouth West Con	Conor Burns Bournemouth West Con	View
Seizure of Russian State Assets and Support for Ukraine General Debate Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	View
06 Feb 2023 (5 debates)
Prepayment Meters: Ofgem Decision Ministerial Statement Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
NHS Strikes Ministerial Statement Will Quince Not specified Con	Will Quince Not specified Con	View
Probationary Police Officers: Cost of Living Adjournment Debate Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP	Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP	View
Social Security and Pensions General Debate Guy Opperman Erith and Thamesmead Con	Guy Opperman Erith and Thamesmead Con	View
Charter for Budget Responsibility General Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
03 Feb 2023 (7 debates)
The Pregnancy and Maternity (Redundancy Protection) Bill Bill Debate Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	View
Carer’s Leave (Protection) Bill - Third Reading of the entire bill Bill Debate Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	View
Employment Bill - Clause 1 - Liability of employer for harassment of employee by third parties Bill Debate Roger Gale Herne Bay and Sandwich Con	Roger Gale Herne Bay and Sandwich Con	View
Caravan Site Licensing (Exemptions of Motor Homes) Bill - Clause defining motor homes as not subject... Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
Zero-hours Contracts (Guaranteed Hours) Bill - Clause 1: Right to request guaranteed hours Bill Debate Scott Benton High Peak Con	Scott Benton High Peak Con	View
Asian Elephant Protection (Prohibition) Bill - Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7 Bill Debate Angela Richardson Guildford Con	Angela Richardson Guildford Con	View
Rugby Football: 200th Anniversary Adjournment Debate Mark Pawsey Rugby Con	Mark Pawsey Rugby Con	View
02 Feb 2023 (5 debates)
Reform of Children’s Social Care Ministerial Statement Gillian Keegan East Surrey Con	Gillian Keegan East Surrey Con	View
British Steel: Negotiations Ministerial Statement Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	View
Wild Deer Management and Sustainable Food Adjournment Debate Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	View
Omagh Bombing General Debate Chris Heaton-Harris Daventry Con	Chris Heaton-Harris Daventry Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab	Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab	View
01 Feb 2023 (6 debates)
Hillsborough Families Report: National Police Response Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Environmental Improvement Plan 2023 Ministerial Statement Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	View
Infrastructure (Wales) Bill - Clause 9 and amendments to the bill Bill Debate Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	View
Sudden Cardiac Death: Young People Adjournment Debate Holly Mumby-Croft Scunthorpe Con	Holly Mumby-Croft Scunthorpe Con	View
Scotland (Self-Determination) General Debate Neale Hanvey Glasgow Cathcart SNP	Neale Hanvey Glasgow Cathcart SNP	View
Backbench Business General Debate Nigel Mills Wycombe Con	Nigel Mills Wycombe Con	View
January - 26-31 Jan (10 debates)
31 Jan 2023 (5 debates)
IMF Economic Outlook Ministerial Statement James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
Green Energy Potential: Scotland Adjournment Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
Clean Air General Debate Geraint Davies Croydon Hills Lab	Geraint Davies Croydon Hills Lab	View
Non-domicile Tax Status General Debate James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	View
Crime and Neighbourhood Policing General Debate Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	View
30 Jan 2023 (4 debates)
Building Safety Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery Plan Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill - Multiple amendments to various clauses, primarily Clause 3 a... Bill Debate Nigel Evans Cannock Chase Con	Nigel Evans Cannock Chase Con	View
PIP Breast Implants Adjournment Debate Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	View
26 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Crustacean Mortality in North-east England: Independent Expert Assessment Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	View

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