House of Commons Debates

616 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
2024 - 08-10 Jan (4 debates)
January - 08-10 Jan (4 debates)
10 Jan 2024 (2 debates)
The Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill - Third Reading and amendment to decl... Bill Debate Michael Gove Constituency not specified Con	Michael Gove Constituency not specified Con	View
Inter Faith Network for the UK Adjournment Debate Holly Lynch Halifax Lab	Holly Lynch Halifax Lab	View
09 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Rwanda Plan Cost and Asylum System General Debate Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	View
08 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Israel and Palestine Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
2023 - 29 Jun - 19 Dec (46 debates)
December - 04-19 Dec (12 debates)
19 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Israel and Gaza Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
18 Dec 2023 (2 debates)
Global Combat Air Programme Treaty Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	View
Trial of Jimmy Lai Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Constituency Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Constituency Con	View
14 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Three and Vodafone: Potential Merger General Debate Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	View
13 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Afghan Resettlement Update Ministerial Statement Johnny Mercer Torridge and West Devon Con	Johnny Mercer Torridge and West Devon Con	View
11 Dec 2023 (2 debates)
Israel-Hamas War: Diplomacy Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Former Afghan Special Forces: Deportation Ministerial Statement James Heappey Constituency Con	James Heappey Constituency Con	View
07 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Naseem Shah Bradford West Lab	Naseem Shah Bradford West Lab	View
06 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Gender Recognition Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
05 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Middle East: UK Military Deployments Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Sarney Con	Grant Shapps Sarney Con	View
04 Dec 2023 (2 debates)
Gaza: Humanitarian Situation Ministerial Statement Leo Docherty Somerton and Frome Con	Leo Docherty Somerton and Frome Con	View
People with Learning Disabilities: Employment Adjournment Debate Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform	Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform	View
November - 08-29 Nov (10 debates)
29 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Refugee Family Reunion Routes: Sudan Adjournment Debate Stuart McDonald Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East SNP	Stuart McDonald Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East SNP	View
27 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Israel and Hamas: Humanitarian Pause Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
22 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Rates of tobacco products duty General Debate Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con	Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con	View
15 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Violence Reduction, Policing and Criminal Justice General Debate None	None	View
14 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
13 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Building an NHS Fit for the Future General Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
09 Nov 2023 (2 debates)
Metropolitan Police: Operational Independence Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Artificial Intelligence Safety Summit Ministerial Statement Michelle Donelan Somerton and Frome Con	Michelle Donelan Somerton and Frome Con	View
08 Nov 2023 (2 debates)
Pakistan: Evacuation of Afghans Ministerial Statement Johnny Mercer City of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport Con	Johnny Mercer City of Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport Con	View
Occupied Palestinian Territories: Humanitarian Situation Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
October - 16-23 Oct (3 debates)
23 Oct 2023 (1 debate)
Israel and Gaza Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
16 Oct 2023 (2 debates)
Israel and Gaza Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Net Zero by 2050 Ministerial Statement Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	View
September - 07-19 Sep (6 debates)
19 Sep 2023 (4 debates)
West Coast Main Line Franchise Ministerial Statement Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
Resettlement of Afghans Ministerial Statement Johnny Mercer Constituency Con	Johnny Mercer Constituency Con	View
School Building Closures Ministerial Statement Gillian Keegan Constituency Con	Gillian Keegan Constituency Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
11 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Security Update Ministerial Statement Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	View
07 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
EU Programmes Ministerial Statement Michelle Donelan Constituency Con	Michelle Donelan Constituency Con	View
July - 03-19 Jul (14 debates)
19 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Offences against the Person Act 1861 (Sentencing Guidelines) General Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View
18 Jul 2023 (2 debates)
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Ministerial Statement Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
Afghan Resettlement Update Ministerial Statement Johnny Mercer Torridge and West Devon Con	Johnny Mercer Torridge and West Devon Con	View
13 Jul 2023 (3 debates)
Free Trade Agreements: Scrutiny Ministerial Statement Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Public Sector Pay Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Hong Kong Update Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	View
11 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Refugees (Accommodation) Bill - Amendment 15 to After Clause 60 Bill Debate Sarah Jones Brighton Kemptown Lab	Sarah Jones Brighton Kemptown Lab	View
06 Jul 2023 (2 debates)
Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activists Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Constituency Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Constituency Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View
04 Jul 2023 (4 debates)
Violence in the West Bank Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan South West Surrey Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan South West Surrey Con	View
Republic of Somaliland (Recognition) General Debate Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service General Debate Bob Neill Bristol North West Con	Bob Neill Bristol North West Con	View
Estimates Day General Debate Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	View
03 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Israel (Promotion and Implementation of Divestment, Boycotts and Sanctions) Bill - First clause of t... Bill Debate Michael Gove Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Michael Gove Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	View
June - 29 Jun (1 debate)
29 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Migration and Economic Development Partnership Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View

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