House of Commons Debates

612 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 - 09 Jan - 06 Jun (50 debates)
June - 05-06 Jun (2 debates)
06 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Errol Graham: DWP and Safeguarding Adults Board Inquiry Adjournment Debate Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth 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 - 02-25 May (10 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
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
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
10 May 2023 (1 debate)
Urban Trees: Protection Adjournment Debate Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	View
09 May 2023 (2 debates)
Recovering Access to Primary Care Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Epidermolysis Bullosa: Drug Repurposing Trials Adjournment Debate Gareth Bacon Orpington Con	Gareth Bacon Orpington 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 (8 debates)
27 Apr 2023 (2 debates)
Gambling Act Review White Paper Ministerial Statement Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	View
24 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Mental Health Support: Wirral Adjournment Debate Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab	Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab	View
19 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Taxation Bill - Clause 27 - Power to clarify tax treatment of devolved social security benefits Bill Debate Kirsty Blackman Aberdeen North SNP	Kirsty Blackman Aberdeen North SNP	View
18 Apr 2023 (2 debates)
Machetes: Consultation Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
In-patient Abuse: Autistic People and People with Learning Disabilities Adjournment Debate Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	View
17 Apr 2023 (2 debates)
NHS Strikes Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Levelling-up Funding: Broomhill Pool Adjournment Debate Tom Hunt Ipswich Con	Tom Hunt Ipswich Con	View
March - 01-30 Mar (11 debates)
30 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
Junior Doctors’ Strikes Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Cerebral Palsy: Adult Care Transition Adjournment Debate Paul Maynard Blackpool North and Cleveleys Con	Paul Maynard Blackpool North and Cleveleys Con	View
24 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979 Adjournment Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
21 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Ways and Means General Debate Michael Gove Richmond Park Con	Michael Gove Richmond Park Con	View
17 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
mRNA Covid-19 Booster Adjournment Debate Andrew Bridgen North West Leicestershire Con	Andrew Bridgen North West Leicestershire Con	View
16 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Health and Disability White Paper Ministerial Statement Tom Pursglove Corby Con	Tom Pursglove Corby Con	View
14 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Proscribed Psychedelic Drugs Adjournment Debate Crispin Blunt Reigate Con	Crispin Blunt Reigate Con	View
07 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust Adjournment Debate Daniel Poulter Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Con	Daniel Poulter Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Con	View
06 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
SEND and Alternative Provision Ministerial Statement Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	View
01 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
Covid Pandemic: Testing of Care Home Residents Ministerial Statement Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
Independent Public Advocate Ministerial Statement Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	View
February - 06-28 Feb (10 debates)
28 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
NHS Workforce Expansion General Debate Grahame Morris Easington Lab	Grahame Morris Easington Lab	View
NHS Workforce Expansion General Debate Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
27 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Boxing Clubs and Social Mobility Adjournment Debate James Daly Bury North Con	James Daly Bury North Con	View
24 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
New Hospital Programme Adjournment Debate Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	View
23 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Kate Osborne Jarrow and Gateshead East Lab	Kate Osborne Jarrow and Gateshead East Lab	View
21 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
Plymouth Shootings Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
School Sport Facilities: Reopening Adjournment Debate Ben Bradley Mansfield Con	Ben Bradley Mansfield Con	View
08 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
Prevent: Independent Review Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
Disposable Electronic Cigarettes (Prohibition of Sale) General Debate Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	View
06 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
NHS Strikes Ministerial Statement Will Quince Not specified Con	Will Quince Not specified Con	View
January - 09-31 Jan (9 debates)
31 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Non-domicile Tax Status General Debate James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	View
30 Jan 2023 (2 debates)
Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery Plan Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
PIP Breast Implants Adjournment Debate Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	View
26 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Draft Mental Health Bill 2022 Ministerial Statement Daniel Poulter Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Con	Daniel Poulter Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Con	View
25 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
First-Aid (Mental Health) General Debate Dean Russell Watford Con	Dean Russell Watford Con	View
20 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
EU Settlement Scheme Adjournment Debate Stuart C. McDonald Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East SNP	Stuart C. McDonald Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East SNP	View
18 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Fertility Treatment (Transparency) General Debate Alex Davies-Jones Pontypridd Lab	Alex Davies-Jones Pontypridd Lab	View
11 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
NHS: Long-term Strategy General Debate None	None	View
09 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
NHS Winter Pressures Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View

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