House of Commons Debates

4855 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
2022 - 10 Mar - 19 Apr (50 debates)
April - 19 Apr (7 debates)
19 Apr 2022 (7 debates)
Energy Security Strategy Ministerial Statement Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	View
Easter Recess: Government Update Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Global Migration Challenge Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Online Safety Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Nadine Dorries South East Cambridgeshire Con	Nadine Dorries South East Cambridgeshire Con	View
UK City of Culture: Southampton’s Bid Adjournment Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
Sewage Discharges General Debate Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem	Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem	View
Deferred Divisions General Debate None	None	View
March - 10-18 Mar (43 debates)
18 Mar 2022 (13 debates)
Public Advocate Bill Bill Debate Maria Eagle Liverpool Garston Lab	Maria Eagle Liverpool Garston Lab	View
Children's Mental Health Services Bill - Clause on annual report to Parliament on provision of menta... Bill Debate Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem	Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem	View
The Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Carrying Disabled Persons) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Jeremy Wright Kenilworth and Southam Con	Jeremy Wright Kenilworth and Southam Con	View
British Sign Language (BSL) Recognition Bill - Third Reading of the entire bill Bill Debate Rosie Cooper West Lancashire Lab	Rosie Cooper West Lancashire Lab	View
Accelerated Payment Notices Adjournment Debate Steven Baker Wantage Con	Steven Baker Wantage Con	View
Israel Arms Trade (Prohibition) BILL General Debate None	None	View
MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT (PROHIBTION OF SECOND JOBS) (MOTION) BILL General Debate None	None	View
IMMIGRATION (HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE STAFF) BILL General Debate None	None	View
CLIMATE EDUCATION BILL General Debate None	None	View
PLASTIC POLLUTION BILL General Debate None	None	View
Recognition of Armenian Genocide BilL General Debate None	None	View
Status of Workers BILL [Lords] General Debate None	None	View
PUPPY IMPORT (PROHIBITION) BILL General Debate None	None	View
17 Mar 2022 (8 debates)
Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
P&O Ferries Ministerial Statement Robert Courts Westbury Con	Robert Courts Westbury Con	View
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation Ministerial Statement Dominic Raab Springfield Con	Dominic Raab Springfield Con	View
Education Catch-Up Programme Ministerial Statement Robert Halfon East Ham Con	Robert Halfon East Ham Con	View
DWP Estate: Office Closures Ministerial Statement David Rutley Congleton Con	David Rutley Congleton Con	View
Educational Assessments Adjournment Debate Flick Drummond Meon Valley Con	Flick Drummond Meon Valley Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Tony Lloyd Manchester Central Lab	Tony Lloyd Manchester Central Lab	View
Paid Miscarriage Leave General Debate Angela Crawley Lanark and Hamilton East Lab	Angela Crawley Lanark and Hamilton East Lab	View
16 Mar 2022 (5 debates)
Bank Branch Closures Adjournment Debate Anum Qaisar Airdrie and Shotts SNP	Anum Qaisar Airdrie and Shotts SNP	View
Iran Detainees General Debate Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	View
Cost of Living Increases General Debate Stephen Flynn Aberdeen South SNP	Stephen Flynn Aberdeen South SNP	View
Healthcare (Delayed Discharges) General Debate Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	View
Refugees from Ukraine General Debate Stuart McDonald Cumbernauld and Kilsyth SNP	Stuart McDonald Cumbernauld and Kilsyth SNP	View
15 Mar 2022 (7 debates)
Legal Aid Ministerial Statement Dominic Raab Constituency Con	Dominic Raab Constituency Con	View
Shale Gas Production Ministerial Statement Greg Hands Hammersmith Con	Greg Hands Hammersmith Con	View
International Travel Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	View
Physical Activity and Health Outcomes Adjournment Debate Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	View
Quad Bikes General Debate Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	View
Committees General Debate Eleanor Laing Epping Forest Con	Eleanor Laing Epping Forest Con	View
Ukraine General Debate David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
14 Mar 2022 (7 debates)
Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
Executions in Saudi Arabia Ministerial Statement Amanda Milling Constituency Con	Amanda Milling Constituency Con	View
Fixed-term Parliaments Bill - Clause 2 Bill Debate Michael Ellis Newton Abbot Con	Michael Ellis Newton Abbot Con	View
Unnamed bill under discussion - Clause 16 and new clauses/amendments related to it Bill Debate Paul Scully Sutton and Cheam Con	Paul Scully Sutton and Cheam Con	View
Health Bill - Clause 2 Bill Debate Jim McMahon Oldham West and Royton Labour (Co-op)	Jim McMahon Oldham West and Royton Labour (Co-op)	View
Police Custody: Rights of Minors Adjournment Debate Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab	Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab	View
Committees General Debate None	None	View
10 Mar 2022 (3 debates)
Refugees from Ukraine Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
UK Support for Aid Workers and the Afghan People Ministerial Statement Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	View
National Shipbuilding Strategy Ministerial Statement Jeremy Quin Constituency Con	Jeremy Quin Constituency Con	View

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