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
2022 - 17 Nov - 12 Dec (50 debates)
December - 01-12 Dec (43 debates)
12 Dec 2022 (3 debates)
Moles and Skin Tags: Testing for Cancer Adjournment Debate Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	View
Standards: Code of Conduct and Guide to the Rules General Debate None	None	View
Council Tax General Debate Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	Lee Rowley Rotherham Con	View
09 Dec 2022 (5 debates)
Child Maintenance Service Amendment Bill - Clause 1 (Removal of requirement for liability order in c... Bill Debate Siobhan Baillie Stroud Con	Siobhan Baillie Stroud Con	View
Power of Attorney (Amendment) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Stephen Metcalfe South Basildon and Burnham Con	Stephen Metcalfe South Basildon and Burnham Con	View
Preventing Public Sexual Harassment Bill Bill Debate Greg Clark Bury St Edmunds Con	Greg Clark Bury St Edmunds Con	View
The Housing (Rural Areas) Bill - Clause 1 - Licensing scheme for short-term holiday lets Bill Debate Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	View
Baby Banks: Government Support Adjournment Debate Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	View
08 Dec 2022 (6 debates)
Seasonal Worker Visas: Sponsorship Certificates Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Called-in Planning Decision: West Cumbria Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	View
E-scooters: Antisocial Use Adjournment Debate Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Steve Brine Fareham Con	Steve Brine Fareham Con	View
Called-in Planning Decision: West Cumbria General Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
BBC Local Radio General Debate Mike Penning Thirsk and Malton Con	Mike Penning Thirsk and Malton Con	View
07 Dec 2022 (5 debates)
Post Office: GLO Compensation Scheme Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Epping Forest Con	Grant Shapps Epping Forest Con	View
Russia: UK Companies Ministerial Statement James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
Payment Systems Regulator Bill - Schedule 7 Bill Debate Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
Foetal Valproate Spectrum Disorder: Fatalities Adjournment Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
Local Authority Boundaries General Debate Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	View
06 Dec 2022 (6 debates)
Responding to MPs’ Queries: DWP Performance Adjournment Debate Peter Grant Glenrothes SNP	Peter Grant Glenrothes SNP	View
Government PPE Contracts General Debate Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	View
NHS Workforce General Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
NHS Workforce General Debate Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
Employment General Debate Steven Bonnar Glasgow Cathcart SNP	Steven Bonnar Glasgow Cathcart SNP	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
05 Dec 2022 (4 debates)
Telecommunications (Data Protection and Open Internet) Bill - Schedule 14 - Amendments consequential... Bill Debate Paul Scully Sutton and Cheam Con	Paul Scully Sutton and Cheam Con	View
Performing Arts: English National Opera Adjournment Debate Bob Neill Bromley and Chislehurst Con	Bob Neill Bromley and Chislehurst Con	View
Online Safety Bill (Programme) (No. 4) General Debate Michelle Donelan Wareham Con	Michelle Donelan Wareham Con	View
Consideration following re-committal and Third Reading General Debate None	None	View
02 Dec 2022 (4 debates)
The Dyslexia Identification and Support Bill - Clause 1: Introduction of dyslexia screening in prima... Bill Debate Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Rural Crime (Prevention) Bill - Clause 3 Bill Debate Greg Smith Buckingham Con	Greg Smith Buckingham Con	View
The Prison Release Timing Bill - Clause 1: Varying the date of release for vulnerable people by up t... Bill Debate Simon Fell Barrow and Furness Con	Simon Fell Barrow and Furness Con	View
Assets of Community Value: Black Horse Pub Adjournment Debate James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	View
01 Dec 2022 (10 debates)
Rail Cancellations and Service Levels Ministerial Statement Huw Merriman Bewley Con	Huw Merriman Bewley Con	View
The Counsellors of State Bill - Clause 1 - Addition of the Earl of Wessex and Princess Royal as Coun... Bill Debate Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	View
The Counsellors of State Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	View
Unadopted Roads: New Housing Estates Adjournment Debate Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	View
Public Accounts Commission General Debate Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	View
Electoral Commission Committee General Debate None	None	View
Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body General Debate Barry Sheerman Huddersfield Lab	Barry Sheerman Huddersfield Lab	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Michael Fabricant Lichfield Con	Michael Fabricant Lichfield Con	View
Electoral Commission Committee General Debate None	None	View
Backbench Business General Debate None	None	View
November - 17-18 Nov (7 debates)
18 Nov 2022 (5 debates)
Fleet Solid Support Ships Ministerial Statement Alex Chalk Conway Con	Alex Chalk Conway Con	View
Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill - Second Reading of the entire bill Bill Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
The Terminal Illness (Services) Bill - Clause 1 and Clause 2 Bill Debate Alex Cunningham Stocksbridge Parkgate Lab	Alex Cunningham Stocksbridge Parkgate Lab	View
Private Member’s Bill (not specified) Bill Debate None	None	View
Association of Jewish Ex-servicemen and Women: Remembrance Parade and Ceremony Adjournment Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
17 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
Autumn Statement Ministerial Statement Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	View
G20 Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View

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