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 - 09 Sep - 01 Nov (50 debates)
November - 01 Nov (7 debates)
01 Nov 2022 (7 debates)
Avian Influenza Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer Selby and Ainsty Con	Mark Spencer Selby and Ainsty Con	View
BBC Local Radio: Proposed Reduction in Provision Ministerial Statement Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	View
National Security Ministerial Statement Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	View
Overseas Chinese Police Stations in UK: Legal Status Ministerial Statement Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	View
UK Infrastructure Bank Bill Bill Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Menai Suspension Bridge: Impact of Closure Adjournment Debate Virginia Crosbie Ynys Môn Con	Virginia Crosbie Ynys Môn Con	View
Internet Access (Children Eligible for Free School Meals) General Debate Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	View
October - 11-20 Oct (39 debates)
20 Oct 2022 (8 debates)
East Kent Maternity Services: Independent Investigation Ministerial Statement Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	View
Waste Crime Ministerial Statement Geoffrey Clifton-Brown North Cotswolds Con	Geoffrey Clifton-Brown North Cotswolds Con	View
Chinese Consul General: Manchester Protest Ministerial Statement Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
Ukraine Update Ministerial Statement Ben Wallace Halton Con	Ben Wallace Halton Con	View
Departure of Previous Home Secretary Ministerial Statement Brendan Clarke-Smith Bassetlaw Con	Brendan Clarke-Smith Bassetlaw Con	View
Fuel Poverty in Manchester Gorton Adjournment Debate Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab	Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Peter Aldous Conservative Con	Peter Aldous Conservative Con	View
Motor Neurone Disease General Debate Andrew Lewer Northampton South Con	Andrew Lewer Northampton South Con	View
19 Oct 2022 (3 debates)
Energy Costs (Pre-payment Meters and Social Tariffs) General Debate Kenny MacAskill East Renfrewshire SNP	Kenny MacAskill East Renfrewshire SNP	View
Economic Responsibility and a Plan for Growth General Debate None	None	View
Air Quality in Towcester General Debate Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	View
18 Oct 2022 (6 debates)
Chinese Consulate: Attack on Hong Kong Protesters Ministerial Statement Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
Not specified in this excerpt - Clause being debated is related to new Schedule 1 concerning injunct... Bill Debate Jeremy Quin Horsham Con	Jeremy Quin Horsham Con	View
Unfinished Housing Developments: Consumer Protection Adjournment Debate Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	View
Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards (Appointment) General Debate Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	View
Working Time Regulations (Amendment) General Debate Peter Dowd Bootle Lab	Peter Dowd Bootle Lab	View
Standards General Debate Penny Mordaunt Constitutional Con	Penny Mordaunt Constitutional Con	View
17 Oct 2022 (7 debates)
Economic Update Ministerial Statement Jeremy Hunt Godalming Con	Jeremy Hunt Godalming Con	View
Replacement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer Ministerial Statement Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	View
Energy Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
The Marine and Coastal Access Bill - Schedule 6 - Time limits on the exercise of certain powers unde... Bill Debate Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	View
Lawfare and Investigative Journalism Adjournment Debate David Davis Haltemprice and Howden Con	David Davis Haltemprice and Howden Con	View
Members Sworn or Affirmed General Debate None	None	View
Financial Investment and Deforestation General Debate Chris Grayling Berkshire West Con	Chris Grayling Berkshire West Con	View
13 Oct 2022 (3 debates)
Edenfield Centre: Treatment of Patients Ministerial Statement Will Quince Barking Con	Will Quince Barking Con	View
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 Bill Debate Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
Persecution of the Rohingya: International Response Adjournment Debate Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab	Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab	View
12 Oct 2022 (5 debates)
Economic Situation Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Identity and Diversity (Northern Ireland) Bill - Second Reading Bill Debate Chris Heaton-Harris Great Yarmouth Con	Chris Heaton-Harris Great Yarmouth Con	View
Hedge End Train Station: Accessibility Adjournment Debate Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con	Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con	View
Voting by Proxy (Amendment and Extension) General Debate Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	View
Marine Activities (Licensing) General Debate Giles Watling Clacton Con	Giles Watling Clacton Con	View
11 Oct 2022 (7 debates)
Ukraine Ministerial Statement Alec Shelbrooke Wetherby and Easingwold Con	Alec Shelbrooke Wetherby and Easingwold Con	View
Mahsa Amini Ministerial Statement Gillian Keegan UK Government Con	Gillian Keegan UK Government Con	View
Health and Social Care Act Repeal Bill - New Clause 1 - Review of effects of Act on revenue sources ... Bill Debate James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	View
Health and Social Care Levy Repeal Bill - Clause 1 - Repealing the Health and Social Care Levy Act 2... Bill Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Dental Training College: East Anglia Adjournment Debate Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con	Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con	View
Bowel Conditions (Assessment) General Debate Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	View
Sale of Property (Sealed Bids) General Debate Bill Wiggin Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Bill Wiggin Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
September - 09-10 Sep (4 debates)
10 Sep 2022 (3 debates)
Adjournment Adjournment Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
Members Sworn General Debate None	None	View
Tributes to Her Late Majesty the Queen General Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
09 Sep 2022 (1 debate)
Tributes to Her Late Majesty The Queen General Debate Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con	Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con	View

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