House of Commons Debates

4608 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 Feb - 02 Mar (50 debates)
March - 01-02 Mar (8 debates)
02 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
Firearms and Hate Crime General Debate Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	View
01 Mar 2022 (7 debates)
Ukraine Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
HMICFRS Recommendations Ministerial Statement Rachel Maclean Con Con	Rachel Maclean Con Con	View
National Insurance Contributions Bill - Clause 7 Bill Debate James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	View
Benefit Cap Adjournment Debate David Linden Glasgow East SNP	David Linden Glasgow East SNP	View
Public Health General Debate Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	View
Sanctions General Debate Michael Ellis Northampton North Con	Michael Ellis Northampton North Con	View
Marine Protected Areas (Bottom Trawling) General Debate Chris Grayling Breckland Con	Chris Grayling Breckland Con	View
February - 02-10 Feb (42 debates)
10 Feb 2022 (5 debates)
Russia Sanctions Legislation Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Government Contracts: Randox Laboratories Ministerial Statement Maggie Throup Nottingham South Con	Maggie Throup Nottingham South Con	View
Ambulance Services in England Adjournment Debate Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	View
Dementia Research in the UK General Debate Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	View
09 Feb 2022 (9 debates)
TOEIC English Language Tests Ministerial Statement Kevin Foster Constituency Con	Kevin Foster Constituency Con	View
Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis: UK Response Ministerial Statement Vicky Ford Constituency Con	Vicky Ford Constituency Con	View
Integration White Paper Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
North Sea Oil and Gas Ministerial Statement Greg Hands Hammersmith Con	Greg Hands Hammersmith Con	View
Neonatal Leave and Pay Adjournment Debate Luke Hall Thornbury and Yate Con	Luke Hall Thornbury and Yate Con	View
Local Government Finance (England) General Debate None	None	View
Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament General Debate Julian Lewis New Forest East Con	Julian Lewis New Forest East Con	View
Police Grant Report General Debate Rosie Winterton unknown constituency Lab	Rosie Winterton unknown constituency Lab	View
Seals (Protection) General Debate Tracey Crouch Medway Con	Tracey Crouch Medway Con	View
08 Feb 2022 (7 debates)
Elective Treatment Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Constituency Con	Sajid Javid Constituency Con	View
Rail Connectivity: Leicester, Coventry and Nottingham Adjournment Debate Claudia Webbe Leicester East Lab	Claudia Webbe Leicester East Lab	View
Children’s Mental Health General Debate Rosena Allin-Khan Tooting Lab	Rosena Allin-Khan Tooting Lab	View
Cost of Living and Food Insecurity General Debate Craig Williams Montgomeryshire Con	Craig Williams Montgomeryshire Con	View
Committees General Debate None	None	View
Cost of Living and Food Insecurity General Debate Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op)	Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op)	View
Motor Vehicle Tests (Diesel Particulate Filters) General Debate Barry Sheerman Huddersfield Lab	Barry Sheerman Huddersfield Lab	View
07 Feb 2022 (6 debates)
Elective Care Recovery in England Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff Appointment Ministerial Statement Michael Ellis Not specified Con	Michael Ellis Not specified Con	View
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill - After Clause 3 - Transitional Provision Bill Debate Conor Burns Bournemouth West Con	Conor Burns Bournemouth West Con	View
Dentist Industry and NHS Backlogs Adjournment Debate Andy Carter Warrington South Lab	Andy Carter Warrington South Lab	View
New Member General Debate None	None	View
Social Security and Pensions General Debate Rosie Winterton Constituency Lab	Rosie Winterton Constituency Lab	View
04 Feb 2022 (6 debates)
Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill - Clause 1, Amendments 1-6 Bill Debate Mark Tami Alyn and Deeside Lab	Mark Tami Alyn and Deeside Lab	View
Health and Social Care Bill - Clause to introduce co-funding and co-payment within NHS Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
The Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill Bill Debate Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	View
Down Syndrome (Enforcement of Rights) Bill - Third Reading Bill Debate Liam Fox Wyre Forest Con	Liam Fox Wyre Forest Con	View
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
Sutton Decentralised Energy Network Adjournment Debate Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	View
03 Feb 2022 (6 debates)
Northern Ireland Border Ministerial Statement George Eustice Penzance Con	George Eustice Penzance Con	View
Economic Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Covid-19: Purchasing Effort Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
Kazakhstan: Anti-corruption Sanctions Adjournment Debate Margaret Hodge Barking Lab	Margaret Hodge Barking Lab	View
Committee on Standards: Members’ Code of Conduct Review General Debate Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Robert Halfon Harlow Con	Robert Halfon Harlow Con	View
02 Feb 2022 (3 debates)
Levelling Up Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
IOPC Report on Metropolitan Police Officers' Conduct: Charing Cross Police Station Ministerial Statement Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
Insurance Bill - Schedule 5 - Insurance contracts: change in accounting standards Bill Debate Lucy Frazer South East Hertfordshire Con	Lucy Frazer South East Hertfordshire Con	View

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