House of Commons Debates

631 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:

*
Ministerial Statements: Government ministers announce major policy decisions. Minister speaks -> Shadow Secretary responds -> MPs ask questions.
*
Urgent Questions: MPs ask pressing questions requiring immediate government response. MP asks -> Minister answers -> Follow-up questions.
*
Adjournment Debates: End-of-day debates where an MP raises a constituency concern. MP presents issue (15-30 mins) -> Minister responds.
*
General Debates: Multiple MPs debate legislation, budgets, or policies. Various speakers -> May include minister/shadow responses -> Sometimes ends with vote.

Year

Month

Tag

Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2023 - 16 Mar - 19 Jul (50 debates)
July - 03-19 Jul (14 debates)
19 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Offences against the Person Act 1861 (Sentencing Guidelines) General Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View
18 Jul 2023 (2 debates)
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership Ministerial Statement Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
Afghan Resettlement Update Ministerial Statement Johnny Mercer Torridge and West Devon Con	Johnny Mercer Torridge and West Devon Con	View
13 Jul 2023 (3 debates)
Free Trade Agreements: Scrutiny Ministerial Statement Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Public Sector Pay Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Hong Kong Update Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	View
11 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Refugees (Accommodation) Bill - Amendment 15 to After Clause 60 Bill Debate Sarah Jones Brighton Kemptown Lab	Sarah Jones Brighton Kemptown Lab	View
06 Jul 2023 (2 debates)
Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activists Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Constituency Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Constituency Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View
04 Jul 2023 (4 debates)
Violence in the West Bank Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan South West Surrey Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan South West Surrey Con	View
Republic of Somaliland (Recognition) General Debate Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service General Debate Bob Neill Bristol North West Con	Bob Neill Bristol North West Con	View
Estimates Day General Debate Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	View
03 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Israel (Promotion and Implementation of Divestment, Boycotts and Sanctions) Bill - First clause of t... Bill Debate Michael Gove Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Michael Gove Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	View
June - 05-29 Jun (8 debates)
29 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Migration and Economic Development Partnership Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
27 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Illegal Migration Bill: Economic Impact Assessment Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
22 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Sudan: Atrocities Ministerial Statement Leo Docherty Constituency Con	Leo Docherty Constituency Con	View
19 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Service Family Accommodation: Maintenance Adjournment Debate Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	View
Privilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris Johnson General Debate Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	View
15 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Armoured Cavalry Programme: Sheldon Review Ministerial Statement James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
05 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Illegal Migration Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
Kosovo Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
May - 02-22 May (5 debates)
22 May 2023 (1 debate)
National AI Strategy and UNESCO AI Ethics Framework Adjournment Debate Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
11 May 2023 (1 debate)
Economic Aid to Sri Lanka Adjournment Debate Matthew Offord Hendon Con	Matthew Offord Hendon Con	View
09 May 2023 (1 debate)
Recovering Access to Primary Care Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
02 May 2023 (2 debates)
Sudan Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh General Debate Mohammad Yasin Bedford Lab	Mohammad Yasin Bedford Lab	View
April - 17-27 Apr (10 debates)
27 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Sudan Update Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
26 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Asylum Seeker Accommodation: South Dorset Adjournment Debate Richard Drax South Dorset Con	Richard Drax South Dorset Con	View
25 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Cost of Living Increases General Debate Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	View
24 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Sudan Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
20 Apr 2023 (3 debates)
Israel and Occupied Palestinian Territories Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Human Rights Protections: Palestinians General Debate None	None	View
19 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Chinese Police Stations in UK Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
17 Apr 2023 (2 debates)
CPTPP: Conclusion of Negotiations Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
Sudan Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
March - 16-30 Mar (13 debates)
30 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
State Pension Age: Review Ministerial Statement Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
Belfast/Good Friday Agreement: 25th Anniversary General Debate Chris Heaton-Harris Daventry Con	Chris Heaton-Harris Daventry Con	View
29 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Illegal Migration Update Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
28 Mar 2023 (3 debates)
Afghan Resettlement Update Ministerial Statement Johnny Mercer Constituency Con	Johnny Mercer Constituency Con	View
Full name of the bill being debated - New Clause 27 - Accommodation: Duty to Consult Bill Debate Alison Thewliss Constituency Party	Alison Thewliss Constituency Party	View
Pro-Innovation Regulation of Technologies Review and the Computer Misuse Act 1990 Adjournment Debate Jamie Wallis Bridgend Con	Jamie Wallis Bridgend Con	View
24 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Zero Hours Workers (Predictable Working) Bill - Clause to introduce right to request a more predicta... Bill Debate Scott Benton Blackpool South Con	Scott Benton Blackpool South Con	View
23 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Con Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Con Con	View
Investment Security Unit: Scrutiny Ministerial Statement Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
20 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Operation Telic Adjournment Debate Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	View
17 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Palestine (Recognition of Statehood) Bill - Clause on recognising the state of Palestine without pre... Bill Debate Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	View
16 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
Security of Government Devices Ministerial Statement Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	View
Ways and Means General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	View

Page 6 of 13

Show:

Prev Next