House of Commons Debates

4595 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 - 09-16 Jan (21 debates)
January - 09-16 Jan (21 debates)
16 Jan 2023 (3 debates)
Ukraine: Update Ministerial Statement Ben Wallace Central Watford Con	Ben Wallace Central Watford Con	View
Trade Union Act [HL] - Clause 1 Bill Debate Grant Shapps Hertford and Stortford Con	Grant Shapps Hertford and Stortford Con	View
Cancer Outcomes: Tees Valley Adjournment Debate Simon Clarke Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Con	Simon Clarke Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Con	View
12 Jan 2023 (3 debates)
Retained EU Law: Trading Standards Adjournment Debate David Linden Glasgow East Lab	David Linden Glasgow East Lab	View
Landfill Tax Fraud General Debate Kevan Jones Durham North Lab	Kevan Jones Durham North Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
11 Jan 2023 (4 debates)
Renewable Liquid Heating Fuel General Debate George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con	George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con	View
NHS: Long-term Strategy General Debate None	None	View
Pokesdown Railway Station General Debate Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	View
Fair Taxation of Schools and Education Standards Committee General Debate Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
10 Jan 2023 (6 debates)
Industrial Action Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Sarcelles Con	Grant Shapps Sarcelles Con	View
Windrush Lessons Learned Review: Implementation of Recommendations Ministerial Statement Sarah Dines Constituency Con	Sarah Dines Constituency Con	View
Finance Bill - New Clause 3 Bill Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
Strangford Lough: Tidal Wave Energy Adjournment Debate Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	View
Elected Representatives (Codes Of Conduct) General Debate Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	View
Sport in Schools and Communities General Debate Stuart Andrew Daventry Con	Stuart Andrew Daventry Con	View
09 Jan 2023 (5 debates)
NHS Winter Pressures Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Non-domestic Energy Support Ministerial Statement James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
Channel 4 Ministerial Statement Michelle Donelan Bath Con	Michelle Donelan Bath Con	View
The Procurement Bill Bill Debate Jeremy Quin Haltemprice and Howden Con	Jeremy Quin Haltemprice and Howden Con	View
Luton Flightpaths Adjournment Debate Anthony Browne South Cambridgeshire Con	Anthony Browne South Cambridgeshire Con	View
2022 - 12-20 Dec (29 debates)
December - 12-20 Dec (29 debates)
20 Dec 2022 (6 debates)
Ukraine Ministerial Statement Ben Wallace Dorset West Con	Ben Wallace Dorset West Con	View
Annual Fisheries Negotiations with EU and North Atlantic States Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	View
Service Family Accommodation Ministerial Statement Alex Chalk Constituency Con	Alex Chalk Constituency Con	View
Bus Routes: Local Consultation Adjournment Debate Dean Russell Watford Con	Dean Russell Watford Con	View
Christmas Adjournment General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
Shared Parental Leave and Pay (Bereavement) General Debate Darren Henry Vale of Clwyd Con	Darren Henry Vale of Clwyd Con	View
19 Dec 2022 (6 debates)
Alcohol Duty Ministerial Statement James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
Convention on Biodiversity COP15: Outcomes Ministerial Statement Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	View
Migration and Economic Development Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
Strep A Treatments: Supply Ministerial Statement Maria Caulfield Lewes Con	Maria Caulfield Lewes Con	View
Maritime Labour Standards Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Mark Harper Fittleworth Con	Mark Harper Fittleworth Con	View
NHS Dentistry: Salford and Eccles Adjournment Debate Rebecca Long-Bailey Salford and Eccles Lab	Rebecca Long-Bailey Salford and Eccles Lab	View
15 Dec 2022 (6 debates)
Infected Blood Inquiry Ministerial Statement Jeremy Quin Wells Con	Jeremy Quin Wells Con	View
Afghanistan: Independent Inquiry Ministerial Statement Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	View
Chinese Consul General: Attack on Protesters in Manchester Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Sunderland Central Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Sunderland Central Con	View
Leisure Centres: Government Support Adjournment Debate Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab	Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab	View
West Coast Main Line: Services General Debate Virginia Crosbie Ynys Môn Con	Virginia Crosbie Ynys Môn Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Anne McLaughlin Glenrothes SNP	Anne McLaughlin Glenrothes SNP	View
14 Dec 2022 (4 debates)
Small Boats Incident in the Channel Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham Reform	View
Scotland’s Future General Debate Tommy Sheppard Edinburgh East SNP	Tommy Sheppard Edinburgh East SNP	View
Asylum Seekers (Removal to Safe Countries) General Debate Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Con	Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Con	View
South Staffs Water: Cyber-attack General Debate Marco Longhi Dudley North Con	Marco Longhi Dudley North Con	View
13 Dec 2022 (4 debates)
Illegal Immigration Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
The Economic Crime Bill - Clause 2 Bill Debate Lucy Frazer South East Cambridgeshire Con	Lucy Frazer South East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Vaccines: Potential Harms Adjournment Debate Andrew Bridgen North West Leicestershire Con	Andrew Bridgen North West Leicestershire Con	View
Free School Meals (Primary Schools) General Debate Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party	Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party	View
12 Dec 2022 (3 debates)
NHS Industrial Action: Government Preparations Ministerial Statement Will Quince Con Con	Will Quince Con Con	View
British Council Contractors: Afghanistan Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Procurement Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op)	Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op)	View

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