House of Commons Debates

934 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
2024 - 15 Mar - 17 Oct (50 debates)
October - 08-17 Oct (6 debates)
17 Oct 2024 (2 debates)
Telegraph Poles: Planning Permission Adjournment Debate Laurence Turner Birmingham Northfield Lab	Laurence Turner Birmingham Northfield Lab	View
International Investment Summit General Debate Emma Reynolds Wycombe Lab	Emma Reynolds Wycombe Lab	View
16 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
Flooding: Bedfordshire Adjournment Debate Blake Stephenson Mid Bedfordshire Con	Blake Stephenson Mid Bedfordshire Con	View
10 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
Sport: Team GB and ParalympicsGB General Debate Stephanie Peacock Barnsley South Lab	Stephanie Peacock Barnsley South Lab	View
09 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
Higher Education: Staffordshire Adjournment Debate Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	View
08 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
VAT: Independent Schools General Debate Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con	Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con	View
September - 02-12 Sep (10 debates)
12 Sep 2024 (1 debate)
UK Shared Prosperity Fund Adjournment Debate Lauren Edwards Rochester and Strood Lab	Lauren Edwards Rochester and Strood Lab	View
11 Sep 2024 (1 debate)
Port Talbot Transition Project Ministerial Statement Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	View
09 Sep 2024 (2 debates)
Bus Franchising Ministerial Statement Simon Lightwood Wakefield and Rothwell Labour (Co-op)	Simon Lightwood Wakefield and Rothwell Labour (Co-op)	View
Transport General Debate Mike Kane Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab	Mike Kane Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab	View
05 Sep 2024 (2 debates)
UK Steel Manufacturing Ministerial Statement Sarah Jones Croydon West Lab	Sarah Jones Croydon West Lab	View
The Energy Bill - Clause on establishing Great British Energy (GBE) Bill Debate Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	View
03 Sep 2024 (1 debate)
The Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024 - Clause 2: Future provision of services Bill Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
02 Sep 2024 (3 debates)
Ukraine Ministerial Statement Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
Banking Services: Rural Northumberland Adjournment Debate Joe Morris Hexham Lab	Joe Morris Hexham Lab	View
Technology in Public Services General Debate Peter Kyle Hove and Portslade Lab	Peter Kyle Hove and Portslade Lab	View
July - 17-30 Jul (9 debates)
30 Jul 2024 (2 debates)
Building Homes Ministerial Statement Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	View
Food Security Adjournment Debate John Hayes South Holland and The Deepings Con	John Hayes South Holland and The Deepings Con	View
29 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Road Safety on the A1 Adjournment Debate Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	View
24 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
International Immunities and Privileges General Debate Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	View
22 Jul 2024 (2 debates)
CrowdStrike: IT Outage Ministerial Statement Ellie Reeves Lewisham West and East Dulwich Lab	Ellie Reeves Lewisham West and East Dulwich Lab	View
Aerospace Industry: Northern Ireland Adjournment Debate Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	View
19 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Planning, the Green Belt and Rural Affairs General Debate Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	View
18 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Clean Energy Superpower Mission Ministerial Statement Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	View
17 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Debate on the Address General Debate Peter Dowd Bootle Lab	Peter Dowd Bootle Lab	View
May - 01-24 May (14 debates)
24 May 2024 (1 debate)
Leasehold Reform Bill - Clause 12 (Restriction on title) Bill Debate Jacob Young None	Jacob Young None	View
23 May 2024 (2 debates)
AI Seoul Summit Ministerial Statement Saqib Bhatti Meriden Con	Saqib Bhatti Meriden Con	View
National Grid Proposals: North East Lincolnshire Adjournment Debate Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con	Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con	View
22 May 2024 (2 debates)
The Economy Ministerial Statement Bim Afolami Constituency Con	Bim Afolami Constituency Con	View
Licences and Licensing General Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
17 May 2024 (1 debate)
Hajj Fraud Adjournment Debate Nickie Aiken Cities of London and Westminster Con	Nickie Aiken Cities of London and Westminster Con	View
15 May 2024 (1 debate)
Leaseholders and Freeholders Adjournment Debate Liam Fox Portishead Con	Liam Fox Portishead Con	View
14 May 2024 (1 debate)
Terms and Conditions of Employment General Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
13 May 2024 (1 debate)
Public Procurement General Debate Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	View
09 May 2024 (2 debates)
SME Finance Ministerial Statement Harriett Baldwin West Worcestershire Con	Harriett Baldwin West Worcestershire Con	View
Local Government Officials: Bullying Adjournment Debate Julian Lewis New Forest East Con	Julian Lewis New Forest East Con	View
07 May 2024 (1 debate)
Defence General Debate Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	View
01 May 2024 (2 debates)
UK Trade Performance Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
UK Trade: Aviation Adjournment Debate Henry Smith Crawley Con	Henry Smith Crawley Con	View
April - 16-30 Apr (9 debates)
30 Apr 2024 (3 debates)
Port Talbot Steelworks Ministerial Statement David Davies Monmouth Con	David Davies Monmouth Con	View
Telegraph Media Group Ltd: Acquisition Ministerial Statement Lucy Frazer South East Cambridgeshire Con	Lucy Frazer South East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Heathrow Airport: Western Rail Link Adjournment Debate Tan Dhesi Slough Lab	Tan Dhesi Slough Lab	View
29 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Checks on Goods Entering UK Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer Castle Point Con	Mark Spencer Castle Point Con	View
24 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Defence Spending Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Constituency Con	Grant Shapps Constituency Con	View
18 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
New Build Homes Standards: North Yorkshire Adjournment Debate Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	View
17 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Finance (No. 2) Bill Bill Debate Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
16 Apr 2024 (2 debates)
Rail Manufacturing: Job Losses Ministerial Statement Huw Merriman Bewdley Con	Huw Merriman Bewdley Con	View
Solar Supply Chains Adjournment Debate Alicia Kearns Rutland and Melton Con	Alicia Kearns Rutland and Melton Con	View
March - 15-25 Mar (2 debates)
25 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
Taiwan Strait Adjournment Debate Stewart McDonald Glasgow South SNP	Stewart McDonald Glasgow South SNP	View
15 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
Pet Animals (Protection and Welfare) Bill - Second Reading of the entire Bill Bill Debate Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	View

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