House of Commons Debates
475 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.
| Debate | Lead MP | Actions |
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| 2023 - 09 Jan - 06 Feb (11 debates) | ||
| February - 02-06 Feb (2 debates) | ||
| 06 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Charter for Budget Responsibility
General Debate
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John Glen Salisbury Con | View |
| 02 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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British Steel: Negotiations
Ministerial Statement
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Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con | View |
| January - 09-31 Jan (9 debates) | ||
| 31 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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IMF Economic Outlook
Ministerial Statement
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 26 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Midlands Metro Extension
Adjournment Debate
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Shaun Bailey West Bromwich West Con | View |
| 25 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Britishvolt
Adjournment Debate
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Ian Lavery Wansbeck Lab | View |
| 19 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Levelling-up Fund Round 2
Ministerial Statement
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Lucy Frazer Constituency Con | View |
| 18 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Electric Vehicle Battery Production
Ministerial Statement
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Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con | View |
| 16 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Trade Union Act [HL] - Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Grant Shapps Hertford and Stortford Con | View |
| 12 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Retained EU Law: Trading Standards
Adjournment Debate
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David Linden Glasgow East Lab | View |
| 10 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Industrial Action
Ministerial Statement
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Grant Shapps Sarcelles Con | View |
| 09 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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The Procurement Bill
Bill Debate
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Jeremy Quin Haltemprice and Howden Con | View |
| 2022 - 12 May - 19 Dec (39 debates) | ||
| December - 02-19 Dec (6 debates) | ||
| 19 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Migration and Economic Development
Ministerial Statement
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Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform | View |
| 13 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Free School Meals (Primary Schools)
General Debate
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Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party | View |
| 08 Dec 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Called-in Planning Decision: West Cumbria
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con | View |
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Called-in Planning Decision: West Cumbria
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
| 06 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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NHS Workforce
General Debate
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
| 02 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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The Dyslexia Identification and Support Bill - Clause 1: Introduction of dyslexia screening in prima...
Bill Debate
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Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con | View |
| November - 01-17 Nov (7 debates) | ||
| 17 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Autumn Statement
Ministerial Statement
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Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con | View |
| 15 Nov 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Management of the Economy and Ministerial Severance Payments
General Debate
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Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab | View |
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Britain’s Industrial Future
General Debate
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Bill Esterson Sefton Central Lab | View |
| 02 Nov 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Prime Minister
General Debate
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Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Scottish Independence and the Scottish Economy
General Debate
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Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP | View |
| 01 Nov 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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UK Infrastructure Bank Bill
Bill Debate
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John Glen Salisbury Con | View |
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Internet Access (Children Eligible for Free School Meals)
General Debate
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Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab | View |
| October - 11-20 Oct (7 debates) | ||
| 20 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Fuel Poverty in Manchester Gorton
Adjournment Debate
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Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab | View |
| 19 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Economic Responsibility and a Plan for Growth
General Debate
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None | View |
| 17 Oct 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Economic Update
Ministerial Statement
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Jeremy Hunt Godalming Con | View |
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Replacement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer
Ministerial Statement
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Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con | View |
| 13 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022
Bill Debate
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Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform | View |
| 12 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Economic Situation
Ministerial Statement
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Chris Philp Croydon South Con | View |
| 11 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Health and Social Care Levy Repeal Bill - Clause 1 - Repealing the Health and Social Care Levy Act 2...
Bill Debate
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Chris Philp Croydon South Con | View |
| September - 05-08 Sep (2 debates) | ||
| 08 Sep 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Free School Meals and Child Poverty
Adjournment Debate
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Kim Johnson Liverpool Riverside Lab | View |
| 05 Sep 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Business Statement
Ministerial Statement
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Mark Spencer South Northam Con | View |
| July - 05-18 Jul (4 debates) | ||
| 18 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Confidence in Her Majesty’s Government
General Debate
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Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con | View |
| 11 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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The Energy Profits Levy Bill - Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Simon Clarke Newton Abbot Con | View |
| 07 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con | View |
| 05 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Estimates Day
General Debate
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Stephen Timms East Ham Lab | View |
| June - 06-15 Jun (6 debates) | ||
| 15 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Migration and Economic Development Partnership with Rwanda
Ministerial Statement
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
| 14 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Portishead Railway
General Debate
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Liam Fox North Somerset Con | View |
| 13 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Gross Domestic Product
Ministerial Statement
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John Glen Salisbury Con | View |
| 08 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill
Bill Debate
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Michael Gove Constituency Con | View |
| 06 Jun 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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North Sea Oil and Gas Producers: Investment Allowances
Ministerial Statement
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Lucy Frazer Constituency Con | View |
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Hospitality Industry: Liverpool
Adjournment Debate
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Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab | View |
| May - 12-19 May (7 debates) | ||
| 19 May 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Food Price Inflation
Ministerial Statement
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George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con | View |
| 18 May 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Achieving Economic Growth
General Debate
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab | View |
| 17 May 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Tackling Short-term and Long-term Cost of Living Increases
General Debate
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Rosie Winterton Lincoln Lab | View |
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Committees
General Debate
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Eleanor Laing Epping Forest Con | View |
| 16 May 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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City of Culture 2025: Wrexham’s Bid
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Atherton Wrexham Con | View |
| 12 May 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Business Question
Ministerial Statement
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Mark Spencer Sherwood Con | View |
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Fairness at Work and Power in Communities
General Debate
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Paul Scully Havant Con | View |