House of Commons Debates

337 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.

Year

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2025 - 07-09 Jan (3 debates)
January - 07-09 Jan (3 debates)
09 Jan 2025 (1 debate)
Debt Advice Services 2025-01-09 Adjournment Debate	Stella Creasy Walthamstow Lab/Co-op	View
07 Jan 2025 (2 debates)
Road Safety 2025-01-07 Adjournment Debate	Andy MacNae Rossendale and Darwen Lab	View
Crown Estate Bill [Lords] 2025-01-07 General Debate	Darren Jones Birmingham, Hall Green Lab	View
2024 - 30 Oct - 19 Dec (47 debates)
December - 02-19 Dec (21 debates)
19 Dec 2024 (2 debates)
Ukraine Ministerial Statement	Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	View
Hospice Funding Ministerial Statement	Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	View
18 Dec 2024 (3 debates)
Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement Ministerial Statement	Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op)	View
Copyright and Artificial Intelligence Ministerial Statement	Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	View
Winter Preparedness Ministerial Statement	Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	View
17 Dec 2024 (3 debates)
Women’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO Report Ministerial Statement	Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab	View
BBC Charter Review Adjournment Debate	Gregory Campbell East Londonderry DUP	View
Off-road Bikes (Police Powers) General Debate	Luke Akehurst North Durham Lab	View
16 Dec 2024 (1 debate)
English Devolution Ministerial Statement	Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op)	View
12 Dec 2024 (2 debates)
Prison Capacity Strategy Ministerial Statement	Alex Davies-Jones Pontypridd Lab	View
Building Homes Ministerial Statement	Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab	View
11 Dec 2024 (2 debates)
Puberty-suppressing Hormones Ministerial Statement	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
Finance Bill (No. 2) - New Clause 7 - Review of effects of sections 50 and 51 on housing market Bill Debate	None	View
10 Dec 2024 (1 debate)
Capital Gains Tax Bill - New clause 1, New clause 4, New clause 5 Bill Debate	Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	View
09 Dec 2024 (1 debate)
Syria Ministerial Statement	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
05 Dec 2024 (2 debates)
Plan for Change: Milestones for Mission-led Government Ministerial Statement	Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	View
Improving Public Transport General Debate	Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem	View
04 Dec 2024 (2 debates)
Farming and Inheritance Tax General Debate	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
Employer National Insurance Contributions General Debate	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
03 Dec 2024 (1 debate)
Finance Bill 2019-20 - Clause on National Insurance Contributions Bill Debate	James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	View
02 Dec 2024 (1 debate)
Chagos Islands: UK-US Defence Relationship Ministerial Statement	Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	View
November - 04-28 Nov (22 debates)
28 Nov 2024 (1 debate)
Cross-Boundary Housing Developments Adjournment Debate	Peter Bedford Mid Leicestershire Con	View
27 Nov 2024 (2 debates)
Finance Bill - The entire Finance Bill being debated Bill Debate	James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	View
E-scooters (Review and Awareness ) General Debate	Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	View
26 Nov 2024 (1 debate)
“Get Britain Working” White Paper Ministerial Statement	Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab	View
25 Nov 2024 (2 debates)
Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill Bill Debate	None	View
Homeless Families: Relocation outside London Adjournment Debate	Grahame Morris Easington Lab	View
20 Nov 2024 (3 debates)
Defence Programmes Developments Ministerial Statement	John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	View
Healthcare: Hampshire Adjournment Debate	Danny Chambers Winchester Lib Dem	View
Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain) General Debate	Edward Leigh Gainsborough Con	View
18 Nov 2024 (4 debates)
Bus Funding Ministerial Statement	Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab	View
Children’s Social Care Ministerial Statement	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
Primary School Breakfast Clubs Adjournment Debate	Tan Dhesi Slough Lab	View
Financial Services: Mansion House Speech General Debate	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
14 Nov 2024 (2 debates)
National Insurance Contributions: Healthcare Ministerial Statement	Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	View
Council Tax Ministerial Statement	Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab	View
13 Nov 2024 (2 debates)
Future of the Post Office Ministerial Statement	Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op)	View
Debt Relief (Developing Countries) General Debate	Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab	View
11 Nov 2024 (2 debates)
Defence: 2.5% GDP Spending Commitment Ministerial Statement	John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	View
Rail Performance Ministerial Statement	Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab	View
05 Nov 2024 (1 debate)
Ways and Means General Debate	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
04 Nov 2024 (2 debates)
Higher Education Reform Ministerial Statement	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
Budget: Implications for Farming Communities Ministerial Statement	Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab	View
October - 30-31 Oct (4 debates)
31 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
Budget Resolutions General Debate	Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	View
30 Oct 2024 (3 debates)
Western Sahara Adjournment Debate	Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	View
Budget Resolutions General Debate	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Provisional Collection of Taxes General Debate	Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	View

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