House of Commons Debates
490 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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| 2024 - 08 Jan - 20 May (35 debates) | ||
| May - 02-20 May (6 debates) | ||
| 20 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel and Gaza
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 16 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Conflict in Sudan: El Fasher
Ministerial Statement
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Anne-Marie Trevelyan Darlington Con | View |
| 14 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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International Health Regulations
General Debate
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None | View |
| 08 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Russia
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
| 07 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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War in Gaza
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 02 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con | View |
| April - 15-29 Apr (6 debates) | ||
| 29 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Armed Forces in Middle East
Ministerial Statement
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Leo Docherty Constituency Con | View |
| 22 Apr 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Sudan: Government Response
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
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International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill (Money)
General Debate
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | View |
| 17 Apr 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Humanitarian Situation in Gaza
Ministerial Statement
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David Rutley Stockport Con | View |
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Afghan Refugees: Deportation from Pakistan
Ministerial Statement
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Anne-Marie Trevelyan Con Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities | View |
| 15 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Iran-Israel Update
Ministerial Statement
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |
| March - 11-26 Mar (7 debates) | ||
| 26 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel and Gaza
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 25 Mar 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Cyber-security and UK Democracy
Ministerial Statement
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Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con | View |
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Taiwan Strait
Adjournment Debate
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Stewart McDonald Glasgow South SNP | View |
| 20 Mar 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Hong Kong Security Legislation
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
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Scrutiny of Secretaries of State in the House of Lords
Adjournment Debate
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Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP | View |
| 19 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel and Gaza
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 11 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Gibraltar: UK-EU Negotiations
Ministerial Statement
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David Rutley Macclesfield Con | View |
| February - 01-28 Feb (8 debates) | ||
| 28 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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British Justice System and International Corruption Cases
Adjournment Debate
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David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con | View |
| 27 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel and Gaza
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 26 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Situation in the Red Sea
Ministerial Statement
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Grant Shapps Dover Con | View |
| 21 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ceasefire in Gaza
General Debate
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None | View |
| 19 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Death of Alexei Navalny
Ministerial Statement
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Leo Docherty Constituency Con | View |
| 06 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Support for Civilians Fleeing Gaza
Adjournment Debate
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Peter Grant Glenrothes SNP | View |
| 05 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Situation in the Red Sea
Ministerial Statement
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Grant Shapps Epping Forest Con | View |
| 01 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| January - 08-30 Jan (8 debates) | ||
| 30 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Telegraph Media Group: Proposed Sale to RedBird IMI
Ministerial Statement
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Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con | View |
| 29 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 24 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Situation in the Red Sea
General Debate
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Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con | View |
| 23 Jan 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Action Against Houthi Maritime Attacks
Ministerial Statement
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |
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Tributes to Sir Tony Lloyd
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
| 15 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Defending the UK and Allies
Ministerial Statement
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |
| 10 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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The Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill - Third Reading and amendment to decl...
Bill Debate
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Michael Gove Constituency not specified Con | View |
| 08 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel and Palestine
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 2023 - 23 Oct - 19 Dec (15 debates) | ||
| December - 04-19 Dec (8 debates) | ||
| 19 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel and Gaza
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 18 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Trial of Jimmy Lai
Ministerial Statement
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Anne-Marie Trevelyan Constituency Con | View |
| 14 Dec 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Venezuela: Threat to Guyana
General Debate
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Ian Liddell-Grainger Bridgwater and West Somerset Con | View |
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Three and Vodafone: Potential Merger
General Debate
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Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab | View |
| 11 Dec 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Israel-Hamas War: Diplomacy
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
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Former Afghan Special Forces: Deportation
Ministerial Statement
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James Heappey Constituency Con | View |
| 05 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East: UK Military Deployments
Ministerial Statement
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Grant Shapps Sarney Con | View |
| 04 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Gaza: Humanitarian Situation
Ministerial Statement
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Leo Docherty Somerton and Frome Con | View |
| November - 08-27 Nov (6 debates) | ||
| 27 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel and Hamas: Humanitarian Pause
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 15 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Violence Reduction, Policing and Criminal Justice
General Debate
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None | View |
| 14 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 09 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Sanctions Regime: Russia and Belarus
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 08 Nov 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Pakistan: Evacuation of Afghans
Ministerial Statement
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Johnny Mercer City of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport Con | View |
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Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian Situation
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| October - 23 Oct (1 debate) | ||
| 23 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel and Gaza
Ministerial Statement
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |