House of Commons Debates

697 main chamber debates on legislation and government business

What are House of Commons Debates?

House of Commons debates 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.

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2024 - 08-10 Jan (4 debates)
January - 08-10 Jan (4 debates)
10 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Post Office Horizon Scandal Ministerial Statement Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
09 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
NHS Dentistry General Debate Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
08 Jan 2024 (2 debates)
Horizon: Compensation and Convictions Ministerial Statement Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
NHS Winter Update Ministerial Statement Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
2023 - 15 May - 18 Dec (46 debates)
December - 04-18 Dec (5 debates)
18 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Infected Blood Inquiry: Government Response Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
12 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Crohn’s and Colitis Awareness Week Adjournment Debate Hannah Bardell Livingston SNP	Hannah Bardell Livingston SNP	View
11 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Former Afghan Special Forces: Deportation Ministerial Statement James Heappey Constituency Con	James Heappey Constituency Con	View
04 Dec 2023 (2 debates)
Gaza: Humanitarian Situation Ministerial Statement Leo Docherty Somerton and Frome Con	Leo Docherty Somerton and Frome Con	View
Health and Care Bill - Clause 5 Bill Debate Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
November - 07-14 Nov (4 debates)
14 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
13 Nov 2023 (2 debates)
Seaton Community Hospital Adjournment Debate Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	View
Building an NHS Fit for the Future General Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
07 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Debate on the Address General Debate Robert Goodwill Scarborough and Whitby Con	Robert Goodwill Scarborough and Whitby Con	View
October - 17-26 Oct (8 debates)
26 Oct 2023 (2 debates)
Osteoporosis Adjournment Debate Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Peter Dowd Bootle Lab	Peter Dowd Bootle Lab	View
20 Oct 2023 (2 debates)
The Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Payment Scheme Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
Trends in Excess Deaths Adjournment Debate Andrew Bridgen North West Leicestershire Con	Andrew Bridgen North West Leicestershire Con	View
19 Oct 2023 (2 debates)
Backbench Business General Debate Theo Clarke Stafford Con	Theo Clarke Stafford Con	View
Baby Loss Awareness Week General Debate Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	View
18 Oct 2023 (1 debate)
Brain Tumours General Debate Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	View
17 Oct 2023 (1 debate)
Childhood Cancer Outcomes Adjournment Debate Emma Lewell South Shields Lab	Emma Lewell South Shields Lab	View
September - 04-14 Sep (7 debates)
14 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
12 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Dangerous Drugs General Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
07 Sep 2023 (3 debates)
Cell and Gene Therapies: Skills Provision Adjournment Debate Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Yasmin Qureshi Bolton South and Walkden Lab	Yasmin Qureshi Bolton South and Walkden Lab	View
Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva General Debate Mike Penning No Constituency Mentioned Con	Mike Penning No Constituency Mentioned Con	View
05 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Work Capability Assessment Consultation Ministerial Statement Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
04 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Countess of Chester Hospital Inquiry Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
July - 03-20 Jul (7 debates)
20 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment General Debate Douglas Ross Moray Con	Douglas Ross Moray Con	View
17 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Pandemic: Fiscal Policies Adjournment Debate Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	View
13 Jul 2023 (2 debates)
Public Sector Pay Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Health and Social Care Workforce General Debate Steve Brine Fareham Con	Steve Brine Fareham Con	View
12 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Primary Care Services (Report) General Debate Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem	Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem	View
06 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Physician Associates Adjournment Debate Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	View
03 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
NHS Long-term Workforce Plan Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
June - 05-28 Jun (10 debates)
28 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Mental Health In-patient Services: Improving Safety Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
New Covid Variants: Government Preparedness Adjournment Debate Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath Lab	Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath Lab	View
26 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Lung Cancer Screening Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
22 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	View
20 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Children in Hospital for Extended Periods (Report to Parliament) General Debate Oliver Heald North East Cambridgeshire Lab Co-op	Oliver Heald North East Cambridgeshire Lab Co-op	View
15 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Abortion: Offences against the Person Act Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
Neuroblastoma Treatment Adjournment Debate Peter Gibson Darlington Con	Peter Gibson Darlington Con	View
12 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Stem Cell Transplant Patients Adjournment Debate Mark Tami Alyn and Deeside Lab	Mark Tami Alyn and Deeside Lab	View
06 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Care Supporters General Debate Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab	Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab	View
05 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Healthcare Facilities: Royston Adjournment Debate Oliver Heald North East Hertfordshire Lab	Oliver Heald North East Hertfordshire Lab	View
May - 15-25 May (5 debates)
25 May 2023 (2 debates)
Patient Choice Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
New Hospitals Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
24 May 2023 (1 debate)
Dental Care: Durham Adjournment Debate Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	View
18 May 2023 (1 debate)
Health Services: Wantage and Didcot Adjournment Debate David Johnston Wantage Con	David Johnston Wantage Con	View
15 May 2023 (1 debate)
Health Inequalities: North-west London Adjournment Debate Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab	Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab	View

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