House of Commons Debates

490 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
2023 - 07 Feb - 18 Oct (50 debates)
October - 16-18 Oct (2 debates)
18 Oct 2023 (1 debate)
Gaza: Al-Ahli Arab Hospital Explosion Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
16 Oct 2023 (1 debate)
Israel and Gaza Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
September - 11-19 Sep (5 debates)
19 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
14 Sep 2023 (2 debates)
Libya Floods Ministerial Statement David Rutley Macclesfield Con	David Rutley Macclesfield Con	View
UK-Chile Relations and 50th Anniversary of Coup in Chile Adjournment Debate Jon Trickett Normanton and Hemsworth Lab	Jon Trickett Normanton and Hemsworth Lab	View
11 Sep 2023 (2 debates)
Security Update Ministerial Statement Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	View
G20 Summit Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
July - 03-19 Jul (9 debates)
19 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Sanctions General Debate Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	View
13 Jul 2023 (2 debates)
NATO Summit Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Hong Kong Update Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	View
06 Jul 2023 (3 debates)
Iran Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
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 (2 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
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 - 05-28 Jun (5 debates)
28 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Global Climate and Development Finance General Debate Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	View
22 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Sudan: Atrocities Ministerial Statement Leo Docherty Constituency Con	Leo Docherty Constituency Con	View
20 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Ugandan School Attack Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
08 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Council of Europe General Debate John Howell Henley Con	John Howell Henley Con	View
05 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Kosovo Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
May - 02-25 May (5 debates)
25 May 2023 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Pauline Latham Central Derbyshire Con	Pauline Latham Central Derbyshire Con	View
22 May 2023 (1 debate)
G7 Summit Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
16 May 2023 (1 debate)
National Crime Agency Investigation: Javad Marandi Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
11 May 2023 (1 debate)
Economic Aid to Sri Lanka Adjournment Debate Matthew Offord Hendon Con	Matthew Offord Hendon Con	View
02 May 2023 (1 debate)
Sudan Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
April - 17-27 Apr (10 debates)
27 Apr 2023 (2 debates)
Sudan Update Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Georgia Adjournment Debate Adam Holloway Gravesham Con	Adam Holloway Gravesham Con	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
18 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Top Secret Document Leaks Ministerial Statement James Heappey Taunton Deane Con	James Heappey Taunton Deane Con	View
17 Apr 2023 (2 debates)
Sudan Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Vladimir Kara-Murza Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
March - 01-23 Mar (9 debates)
23 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Con Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Con Con	View
17 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
Hunting Trophies Import Prohibition Bill - Clause 2 and Amendments Bill Debate Bill Wiggin Christchurch Con	Bill Wiggin Christchurch Con	View
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)
Saudi Arabia’s Execution of Hussein Abo al-Kheir Ministerial Statement Leo Docherty Haltemprice and Howden Con	Leo Docherty Haltemprice and Howden Con	View
Security of Government Devices Ministerial Statement Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	View
14 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Russian Assets: Seizure General Debate Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con	Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con	View
13 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Integrated Review Refresh Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
02 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
North and East Syria: Autonomous Administration Adjournment Debate Lloyd Russell-Moyle Brighton, Kemptown Lab	Lloyd Russell-Moyle Brighton, Kemptown Lab	View
01 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Turkey and Syria Earthquakes Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
February - 07-21 Feb (5 debates)
21 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Raid of BBC Offices in India Ministerial Statement David Rutley Congleton Con	David Rutley Congleton Con	View
20 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Security Threat to UK-Based Journalists Ministerial Statement Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	View
09 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Governor of Xinjiang: UK Visit Ministerial Statement Leo Docherty Bury North Con	Leo Docherty Bury North Con	View
08 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Kosovo: Security Situation Adjournment Debate Alex Sobel Leeds Central and Headingley Labour (Co-op)	Alex Sobel Leeds Central and Headingley Labour (Co-op)	View
07 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Turkey and Syria Earthquake Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View

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