House of Commons Debates
302 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.
| Debate | Lead MP | Actions |
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| 2023 - 16 Jan - 19 Jul (22 debates) | ||
| July - 13-19 Jul (5 debates) | ||
| 19 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Veterans Update
Ministerial Statement
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Ben Wallace UK Parliament constituency, Conservative Con | View |
| 18 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Defence Command Paper Refresh
Ministerial Statement
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Ben Wallace Nottingham North Con | View |
| 13 Jul 2023 (3 debates) | ||
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NATO Summit
Ministerial Statement
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |
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Public Sector Pay
Ministerial Statement
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John Glen Salisbury Con | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con | View |
| June - 15-26 Jun (2 debates) | ||
| 26 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Situation in Russia
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
| 15 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Armoured Cavalry Programme: Sheldon Review
Ministerial Statement
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| May - 02-22 May (4 debates) | ||
| 22 May 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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G7 Summit
Ministerial Statement
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |
| 11 May 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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Ben Wallace Crawley Con | View |
| 09 May 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Coronation: Policing of Protests
Ministerial Statement
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Chris Philp Croydon South Con | View |
| 02 May 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Sudan
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| April - 17-27 Apr (3 debates) | ||
| 27 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con | View |
| 18 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Top Secret Document Leaks
Ministerial Statement
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James Heappey Taunton Deane Con | View |
| 17 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Sudan
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| March - 01-27 Mar (5 debates) | ||
| 27 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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HMS Dasher
Adjournment Debate
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Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP | View |
| 24 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Veterans' Advisory and Pensions Committees Bill - Clause proposing reforms to enhance the roles of V...
Bill Debate
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Robin Millar Aberconwy Con | View |
| 14 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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AUKUS Defence Partnership
Ministerial Statement
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Alex Chalk Cheltenham Con | View |
| 13 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Integrated Review Refresh
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
| 01 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Turkey and Syria Earthquakes
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| January - 16-26 Jan (3 debates) | ||
| 26 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine Update
Ministerial Statement
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Alex Chalk Constituency Con | View |
| 25 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Wagner Group: Sanctions Regime
Ministerial Statement
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 16 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine: Update
Ministerial Statement
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Ben Wallace Central Watford Con | View |
| 2022 - 10 Jan - 20 Dec (28 debates) | ||
| December - 14-20 Dec (5 debates) | ||
| 20 Dec 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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Ben Wallace Dorset West Con | View |
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Service Family Accommodation
Ministerial Statement
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Alex Chalk Constituency Con | View |
| 15 Dec 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Infected Blood Inquiry
Ministerial Statement
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Jeremy Quin Wells Con | View |
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Afghanistan: Independent Inquiry
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con | View |
| 14 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Small Boats Incident in the Channel
Ministerial Statement
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Suella Braverman Fareham Reform | View |
| November - 14-18 Nov (4 debates) | ||
| 18 Nov 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Fleet Solid Support Ships
Ministerial Statement
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Alex Chalk Conway Con | View |
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Association of Jewish Ex-servicemen and Women: Remembrance Parade and Ceremony
Adjournment Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| 17 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Autumn Statement
Ministerial Statement
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Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con | View |
| 14 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Mali: UN Peacekeeping Mission
Ministerial Statement
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James Heappey West Dorset Con | View |
| October - 11-20 Oct (2 debates) | ||
| 20 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine Update
Ministerial Statement
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Ben Wallace Halton Con | View |
| 11 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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Alec Shelbrooke Wetherby and Easingwold Con | View |
| September - 05 Sep (1 debate) | ||
| 05 Sep 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine Update
Ministerial Statement
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Ben Wallace East Dorset Con | View |
| July - 04-14 Jul (3 debates) | ||
| 14 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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British Special Forces in Afghanistan: New Allegations
Ministerial Statement
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James Heappey Constituency Con | View |
| 06 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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NATO Accession: Sweden and Finland
Ministerial Statement
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Vicky Ford South Cambridgeshire Con | View |
| 04 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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CHOGM, G7 and NATO Summits
Ministerial Statement
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Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con | View |
| June - 16-20 Jun (2 debates) | ||
| 20 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine: UK and NATO Military Commitment
Ministerial Statement
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Leo Docherty Somerton and Frome Con | View |
| 16 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine Update
Ministerial Statement
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Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con | View |
| May - 11 May (1 debate) | ||
| 11 May 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine: UK Military Support
Ministerial Statement
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Leo Docherty Rushcliffe Con | View |
| March - 02-16 Mar (7 debates) | ||
| 16 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Iran Detainees
General Debate
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Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con | View |
| 15 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
General Debate
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
| 10 Mar 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Refugees from Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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National Shipbuilding Strategy
Ministerial Statement
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Jeremy Quin Constituency Con | View |
| 09 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine Update
Ministerial Statement
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Ben Wallace Essex North Con | View |
| 03 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Shipbuilding
Adjournment Debate
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Mick Whitley Birkenhead Lab | View |
| 02 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Support for Ukraine and Countering Threats from Russia
General Debate
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |
| January - 10-18 Jan (3 debates) | ||
| 18 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Migrant Crossings: Role of the Military
Ministerial Statement
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James Heappey Department for Defence Con | View |
| 17 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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Ben Wallace East Warwickshire Con | View |
| 10 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Simon Hinchley-Robson: Discharge from the RAF
Adjournment Debate
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Clive Efford Eltham Lab | View |