House of Commons Debates

365 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 Jan - 27 Mar (21 debates)
March - 06-27 Mar (9 debates)
27 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Oil Spill: Poole Harbour Ministerial Statement Rebecca Pow Yeovil Con	Rebecca Pow Yeovil Con	View
24 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
The Homes (Energy Efficiency) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill [Lords] General Debate None	None	View
22 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
UK Infrastructure Bank Bill - Lords amendment 3B in lieu of Commons amendment 3 Bill Debate Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
17 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Hunting Trophies Import Prohibition Bill - Clause 2 and Amendments Bill Debate Bill Wiggin Christchurch Con	Bill Wiggin Christchurch Con	View
14 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
Building Safety Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Oxford West and Abingdon Con	Michael Gove Oxford West and Abingdon Con	View
Planning (Quarries) General Debate Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con	Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con	View
13 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Pavement Parking Adjournment Debate Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab	Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab	View
06 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Offshore Wind Farms: Health and Safety Adjournment Debate Kenny MacAskill East Lothian SNP	Kenny MacAskill East Lothian SNP	View
February - 01-24 Feb (6 debates)
24 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Clean Air (Human Rights) Bill [Lords] General Debate None	None	View
21 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Water Company Performance Ministerial Statement Rebecca Pow Taunton Deane Con	Rebecca Pow Taunton Deane Con	View
08 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Disposable Electronic Cigarettes (Prohibition of Sale) General Debate Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	View
02 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Wild Deer Management and Sustainable Food Adjournment Debate Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	View
01 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
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
January - 09-31 Jan (6 debates)
31 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Clean Air General Debate Geraint Davies Croydon Hills Lab	Geraint Davies Croydon Hills 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
20 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Shark Fin Control (Prohibition) Bill - Clause not specified, discussing overall ban on import and ex... Bill Debate Christina Rees Neath Lab	Christina Rees Neath Lab	View
12 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Landfill Tax Fraud General Debate Kevan Jones Durham North Lab	Kevan Jones Durham North Lab	View
10 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Finance Bill - New Clause 3 Bill Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
09 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Luton Flightpaths Adjournment Debate Anthony Browne South Cambridgeshire Con	Anthony Browne South Cambridgeshire Con	View
2022 - 20 Jun - 19 Dec (29 debates)
December - 08-19 Dec (6 debates)
19 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Convention on Biodiversity COP15: Outcomes Ministerial Statement Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	View
15 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Leisure Centres: Government Support Adjournment Debate Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab	Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab	View
14 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
South Staffs Water: Cyber-attack General Debate Marco Longhi Dudley North Con	Marco Longhi Dudley North Con	View
09 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Baby Banks: Government Support Adjournment Debate Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	View
08 Dec 2022 (2 debates)
Called-in Planning Decision: West Cumbria Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	View
Called-in Planning Decision: West Cumbria General Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
November - 01-17 Nov (7 debates)
17 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
The Secretary of State was asked— General Debate None	None	View
09 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Bathing Water Status: Rivers Adjournment Debate Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	View
08 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Night Flights: Impact on Communities Adjournment Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
03 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
World Biosphere Day Adjournment Debate Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
02 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) General Debate Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con	Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con	View
01 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Internet Access (Children Eligible for Free School Meals) General Debate Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	View
October - 12-20 Oct (4 debates)
20 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Waste Crime Ministerial Statement Geoffrey Clifton-Brown North Cotswolds Con	Geoffrey Clifton-Brown North Cotswolds Con	View
19 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Air Quality in Towcester General Debate Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	View
17 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Financial Investment and Deforestation General Debate Chris Grayling Berkshire West Con	Chris Grayling Berkshire West Con	View
12 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Marine Activities (Licensing) General Debate Giles Watling Clacton Con	Giles Watling Clacton Con	View
September - 06-07 Sep (2 debates)
07 Sep 2022 (1 debate)
Lithium-Ion Battery Storage (Fire Safety and Environmental Permits) General Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View
06 Sep 2022 (1 debate)
Sewage Pollution Ministerial Statement George Eustice Cornwall North Con	George Eustice Cornwall North Con	View
July - 07-20 Jul (8 debates)
20 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Heatwave Response Ministerial Statement Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
18 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Extreme Heat Preparedness Ministerial Statement Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
15 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Shark Fin Control Bill - Clause 1 - Ban on import and export of detached shark fins Bill Debate Christina Rees Neath Lab	Christina Rees Neath Lab	View
14 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Protecting and Restoring Nature: COP15 and Beyond General Debate Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green	Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green	View
13 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Fashion Supply Chain (Code and Adjudicator) General Debate Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	View
12 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Environment Agency and Water Levels in the Sankey Canal Adjournment Debate Derek Twigg Widnes and Halewood Lab	Derek Twigg Widnes and Halewood Lab	View
11 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
North Street, Keighley: Green Space Adjournment Debate Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	View
07 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Dangerous Dogs Adjournment Debate Wayne David Caerphilly Lab	Wayne David Caerphilly Lab	View
June - 20 Jun (2 debates)
20 Jun 2022 (2 debates)
Illegal Off-road Biking: Islwyn Adjournment Debate Chris Evans Caerphilly Labour (Co-op)	Chris Evans Caerphilly Labour (Co-op)	View
High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill: Committal General Debate Nigel Evans Constituency not specified Con	Nigel Evans Constituency not specified Con	View

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