House of Commons Debates

898 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
2024 - 15 Mar - 14 Oct (50 debates)
October - 07-14 Oct (3 debates)
14 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
Nuclear Industry: Cumbria Adjournment Debate Josh MacAlister Whitehaven and Workington Lab	Josh MacAlister Whitehaven and Workington Lab	View
09 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
Higher Education: Staffordshire Adjournment Debate Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	View
07 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
NHS Performance: Darzi Investigation General Debate Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
September - 05-12 Sep (6 debates)
12 Sep 2024 (1 debate)
NHS: Independent Investigation Ministerial Statement Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
11 Sep 2024 (2 debates)
Patrick Finucane Murder Ministerial Statement Hilary Benn Leeds South Lab	Hilary Benn Leeds South Lab	View
Port Talbot Transition Project Ministerial Statement Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	View
09 Sep 2024 (1 debate)
Transport General Debate Mike Kane Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab	Mike Kane Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab	View
05 Sep 2024 (2 debates)
UK Steel Manufacturing Ministerial Statement Sarah Jones Croydon West Lab	Sarah Jones Croydon West Lab	View
The Energy Bill - Clause on establishing Great British Energy (GBE) Bill Debate Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	View
July - 17-30 Jul (7 debates)
30 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Lebanon Ministerial Statement David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
26 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Making Britain a Clean Energy Superpower General Debate Michael Shanks Rutherglen Lab	Michael Shanks Rutherglen Lab	View
22 Jul 2024 (3 debates)
Border Security and Asylum Ministerial Statement Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	View
CrowdStrike: IT Outage Ministerial Statement Ellie Reeves Lewisham West and East Dulwich Lab	Ellie Reeves Lewisham West and East Dulwich Lab	View
Aerospace Industry: Northern Ireland Adjournment Debate Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	View
19 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Inquiry Ministerial Statement Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	View
17 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Health Services: Rural Areas Adjournment Debate Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem	Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem	View
May - 07-23 May (15 debates)
23 May 2024 (4 debates)
NHS Ministerial Statement Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
Finance Bill Bill Debate Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
National Grid Proposals: North East Lincolnshire Adjournment Debate Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con	Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con	View
Close of business General Debate Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	View
22 May 2024 (1 debate)
The Economy Ministerial Statement Bim Afolami Constituency Con	Bim Afolami Constituency Con	View
21 May 2024 (2 debates)
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Allergy Guidance for Schools Adjournment Debate Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	View
20 May 2024 (1 debate)
Infected Blood Inquiry Report Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
14 May 2024 (2 debates)
Employment (Allocation of Tips) General Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
Terms and Conditions of Employment General Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
13 May 2024 (2 debates)
Parc Prison Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
Public Procurement General Debate Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	View
08 May 2024 (2 debates)
Passport e-Gates Network Outage Ministerial Statement Tom Pursglove Corby Con	Tom Pursglove Corby Con	View
Coastal Communities: East Devon Adjournment Debate Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	View
07 May 2024 (1 debate)
Defence Personnel Data Breach Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Hastings and Rye Con	Grant Shapps Hastings and Rye Con	View
April - 17-30 Apr (16 debates)
30 Apr 2024 (2 debates)
Port Talbot Steelworks Ministerial Statement David Davies Monmouth Con	David Davies Monmouth Con	View
Telegraph Media Group Ltd: Acquisition Ministerial Statement Lucy Frazer South East Cambridgeshire Con	Lucy Frazer South East Cambridgeshire Con	View
29 Apr 2024 (2 debates)
Health and Disability Reform Ministerial Statement Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
Checks on Goods Entering UK Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer Castle Point Con	Mark Spencer Castle Point Con	View
26 Apr 2024 (2 debates)
The Bereaved Parental Leave and Pay Bill - Third reading of the bill Bill Debate Chris Elmore Bridgend Lab	Chris Elmore Bridgend Lab	View
Proposed Hospital: North Hampshire Adjournment Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View
25 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Buckland Review of Autism Employment General Debate Robert Buckland South Swindon Con	Robert Buckland South Swindon Con	View
24 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Defence Spending Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Constituency Con	Grant Shapps Constituency Con	View
23 Apr 2024 (2 debates)
Childcare Entitlements Ministerial Statement David Johnston Constituency Con	David Johnston Constituency Con	View
Infected Blood Inquiry Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
22 Apr 2024 (2 debates)
Food Poverty Strategy Adjournment Debate Chris Stephens Glasgow South West SNP	Chris Stephens Glasgow South West SNP	View
International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill (Money) General Debate Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	View
18 Apr 2024 (2 debates)
New Build Homes Standards: North Yorkshire Adjournment Debate Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	View
House of Commons Commission General Debate Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	View
17 Apr 2024 (2 debates)
Illegal Migration Bill - Exemption for agents, allies and employees of the UK Overseas Territories Bill Debate Michael Tomlinson Mid Dorset and North Poole Con	Michael Tomlinson Mid Dorset and North Poole Con	View
Finance (No. 2) Bill Bill Debate Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
March - 15-20 Mar (3 debates)
20 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
HMRC Self-Assessment Helpline Ministerial Statement Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
19 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
Music Education Adjournment Debate Michael Ellis Northampton North Con	Michael Ellis Northampton North Con	View
15 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
British Products Public Procurement Bill - Proposed amendments to encourage the uptake of British pr... Bill Debate Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	View

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