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 - 02-17 Nov (50 debates)
November - 02-17 Nov (50 debates)
17 Nov 2022 (9 debates)
Adoption: Support for Birth Families Adjournment Debate Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	View
Church Commissioners General Debate None	None	View
Backbench Business General Debate Nicholas Fletcher North East Somerset Con	Nicholas Fletcher North East Somerset Con	View
Public Accounts Commission General Debate Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	View
Speaker’s Committee on the Electoral Commission General Debate None	None	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Danny Kruger East Wiltshire Reform	Danny Kruger East Wiltshire Reform	View
The Secretary of State was asked— General Debate None	None	View
Electoral Commission Committee General Debate Kirsten Oswald no constituency specified SNP	Kirsten Oswald no constituency specified SNP	View
Electoral Commission Committee General Debate Deidre Brock Edinburgh North and Leith SNP	Deidre Brock Edinburgh North and Leith SNP	View
16 Nov 2022 (7 debates)
Missile Incident in Poland Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Migration Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Iran Ministerial Statement David Rutley Macclesfield Con	David Rutley Macclesfield Con	View
Social Housing Standards Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Spalding Con	Michael Gove Spalding Con	View
Health and Care Bill - Schedule 14 - Minor and Consequential Amendments Bill Debate Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	View
Algeria: 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Adjournment Debate Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	View
Teenagers (Safety and Wellbeing) General Debate Alex Norris Nottingham North Labour (Co-op)	Alex Norris Nottingham North Labour (Co-op)	View
15 Nov 2022 (5 debates)
Enabling the Public to call a General Election Adjournment Debate Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	View
Humble Address General Debate Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	View
Management of the Economy and Ministerial Severance Payments General Debate Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	View
Tax Reform Commission General Debate Liz Saville-Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC	Liz Saville-Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC	View
Britain’s Industrial Future General Debate Bill Esterson Sefton Central Lab	Bill Esterson Sefton Central Lab	View
14 Nov 2022 (5 debates)
Mali: UN Peacekeeping Mission Ministerial Statement James Heappey West Dorset Con	James Heappey West Dorset Con	View
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods: Latchford Adjournment Debate Andy Carter Warrington South Con	Andy Carter Warrington South Con	View
Ukraine General Debate James Heappey South Dorset Con	James Heappey South Dorset Con	View
Message from His Majesty the King General Debate None	None	View
Australia and New Zealand Trade Deals General Debate Greg Hands Hove Con	Greg Hands Hove Con	View
09 Nov 2022 (6 debates)
COP27 Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Northern Ireland Elections Ministerial Statement Chris Heaton-Harris Somerton and Frome Con	Chris Heaton-Harris Somerton and Frome Con	View
Bathing Water Status: Rivers Adjournment Debate Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	View
Levelling Up Rural Britain General Debate None	None	View
Sale of Tobacco (Licensing) General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
08 Nov 2022 (4 debates)
Night Flights: Impact on Communities Adjournment Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
Employee Share Ownership (Reform) General Debate George Howarth Knowsley Lab	George Howarth Knowsley Lab	View
Papers Relating to the Home Secretary General Debate None	None	View
State Pension Triple Lock General Debate Jon Ashworth Derby South Lab	Jon Ashworth Derby South Lab	View
07 Nov 2022 (3 debates)
Asylum Seekers Accommodation and Safeguarding Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Social Housing (Regulation) Bill Bill Debate Michael Gove Rye Con	Michael Gove Rye Con	View
Football Clubs in England: Financial Sustainability Adjournment Debate Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab	Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab	View
03 Nov 2022 (6 debates)
Free Trade Agreements: Parliamentary Scrutiny Ministerial Statement Angus MacNeil Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP	Angus MacNeil Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP	View
Abuse and Deaths in Secure Mental Health Units Ministerial Statement Maria Caulfield Lewes Con	Maria Caulfield Lewes Con	View
Police Service: HMI Report Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
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
Private Rented Sector White Paper General Debate Lloyd Russell-Moyle Brighton Kemptown Lab	Lloyd Russell-Moyle Brighton Kemptown Lab	View
02 Nov 2022 (5 debates)
Bus Services: Blaydon Adjournment Debate Liz Twist Blaydon Lab	Liz Twist Blaydon Lab	View
Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) General Debate Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con	Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con	View
COP26 General Debate Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem	Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem	View
Prime Minister General Debate Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Labour (Co-op)	Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Labour (Co-op)	View
Scottish Independence and the Scottish Economy General Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View

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