House of Commons Debates

475 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 - 09 Feb - 20 Oct (50 debates)
October - 20 Oct (1 debate)
20 Oct 2023 (1 debate)
The Regulatory Impact Assessment Bill - Clause 1 and Clause 2 Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
September - 05-18 Sep (3 debates)
18 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
UK Automotive Industry General Debate Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	View
06 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Duty on Shopping: UK Entry Points Adjournment Debate Henry Smith Crawley Con	Henry Smith Crawley Con	View
05 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Local Bank Branch Closures Adjournment Debate Amy Callaghan East Dunbartonshire Lab	Amy Callaghan East Dunbartonshire Lab	View
July - 03-19 Jul (7 debates)
19 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Retail Crime Adjournment Debate Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP	Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP	View
18 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
High Income Child Benefit Charge (Report to Parliament) General Debate Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	View
17 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Pandemic: Fiscal Policies Adjournment Debate Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	View
13 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Public Sector Pay Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
11 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Financial Services Reforms Ministerial Statement Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
05 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Financial Markets and Monetary Policy Adjournment Debate Robert Syms Poole Con	Robert Syms Poole Con	View
03 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Road Fuel Prices Ministerial Statement Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
June - 05-29 Jun (14 debates)
29 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Migration and Economic Development Partnership Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
Artificial Intelligence General Debate Matt Warman Boston and Skegness Con	Matt Warman Boston and Skegness Con	View
28 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Childcare Reform Package Ministerial Statement Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	View
Global Climate and Development Finance General Debate Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	View
27 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Opposition Day General Debate John Smith London Lab	John Smith London Lab	View
26 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Mortgage Charter Ministerial Statement Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Waverley Con	Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Waverley Con	View
East Birmingham Tram Line Adjournment Debate Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	View
20 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Cost of Living Support Ministerial Statement Tom Pursglove North East Cambridgeshire Con	Tom Pursglove North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Bill - Clause 314 - Deposit schemes Bill Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
14 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Cost of Living and Brexit General Debate Philippa Whitford Central Ayrshire SNP	Philippa Whitford Central Ayrshire SNP	View
Cost of Living Committee General Debate Philippa Whitford Central Ayrshire SNP	Philippa Whitford Central Ayrshire SNP	View
13 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Mortgage Market Ministerial Statement Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
12 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Stem Cell Transplant Patients Adjournment Debate Mark Tami Alyn and Deeside Lab	Mark Tami Alyn and Deeside Lab	View
05 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem	Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem	View
May - 02-24 May (8 debates)
24 May 2023 (1 debate)
Student Visas Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
22 May 2023 (1 debate)
G7 Summit Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
17 May 2023 (2 debates)
UK Car Industry Ministerial Statement Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	View
Digital Markets Bill - Second Reading (Entire Bill) Bill Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
16 May 2023 (1 debate)
Cost of Living General Debate Mhairi Black Glasgow North SNP	Mhairi Black Glasgow North SNP	View
15 May 2023 (1 debate)
Health Inequalities: North-west London Adjournment Debate Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab	Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab	View
11 May 2023 (1 debate)
Economic Aid to Sri Lanka Adjournment Debate Matthew Offord Hendon Con	Matthew Offord Hendon Con	View
02 May 2023 (1 debate)
Wythenshawe and Sale Town Centres: Regeneration Adjournment Debate Mike Kane Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab	Mike Kane Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab	View
April - 20-26 Apr (3 debates)
26 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Planning Bill - Clause 2 Bill Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
25 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Cost of Living Increases General Debate Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	View
20 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
March - 08-29 Mar (11 debates)
29 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
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
23 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
Investment Security Unit: Scrutiny Ministerial Statement Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Food Price Inflation Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer Constituency Con	Mark Spencer Constituency Con	View
22 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Small Businesses in Railway Arches Adjournment Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
21 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Ways and Means General Debate Michael Gove Richmond Park Con	Michael Gove Richmond Park Con	View
20 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Ways and Means General Debate Michelle Donelan Wells Con	Michelle Donelan Wells Con	View
16 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Ways and Means General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	View
15 Mar 2023 (2 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
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation General Debate Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	View
13 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Silicon Valley Bank Ministerial Statement Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
08 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Childcare and Early Years General Debate Robin Walker Worcester Con	Robin Walker Worcester Con	View
February - 09-28 Feb (3 debates)
28 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
High Street Bank Closures Adjournment Debate Alex Davies-Jones Pontypridd Lab	Alex Davies-Jones Pontypridd Lab	View
21 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Social Security Benefits Bill - Second Reading Bill Debate Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
09 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Capital Projects: Spending Decisions Ministerial Statement Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	View

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