House of Commons Debates

509 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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2022 - 11 Jan - 06 Dec (50 debates)
December - 02-06 Dec (2 debates)
06 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
NHS Workforce General Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
02 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
The Dyslexia Identification and Support Bill - Clause 1: Introduction of dyslexia screening in prima... Bill Debate Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
November - 01-17 Nov (7 debates)
17 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Autumn Statement Ministerial Statement Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	View
15 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
Management of the Economy and Ministerial Severance Payments General Debate Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	View
Britain’s Industrial Future General Debate Bill Esterson Sefton Central Lab	Bill Esterson Sefton Central Lab	View
02 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
Prime Minister General Debate Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Labour (Co-op)	Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Labour (Co-op)	View
Scottish Independence and the Scottish Economy General Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
01 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
UK Infrastructure Bank Bill Bill Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Internet Access (Children Eligible for Free School Meals) General Debate Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	View
October - 11-20 Oct (7 debates)
20 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Fuel Poverty in Manchester Gorton Adjournment Debate Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab	Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab	View
19 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Economic Responsibility and a Plan for Growth General Debate		View
17 Oct 2022 (2 debates)
Economic Update Ministerial Statement Jeremy Hunt Godalming Con	Jeremy Hunt Godalming Con	View
Replacement of the Chancellor of the Exchequer Ministerial Statement Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	View
13 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022 Bill Debate Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
12 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Economic Situation Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
11 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Health and Social Care Levy Repeal Bill - Clause 1 - Repealing the Health and Social Care Levy Act 2... Bill Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
September - 05-08 Sep (2 debates)
08 Sep 2022 (1 debate)
Free School Meals and Child Poverty Adjournment Debate Kim Johnson Liverpool Riverside Lab	Kim Johnson Liverpool Riverside Lab	View
05 Sep 2022 (1 debate)
Business Statement Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer South Northam Con	Mark Spencer South Northam Con	View
July - 05-18 Jul (4 debates)
18 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Confidence in Her Majesty’s Government General Debate Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
11 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
The Energy Profits Levy Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Simon Clarke Newton Abbot Con	Simon Clarke Newton Abbot Con	View
07 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
05 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Estimates Day General Debate Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	View
June - 06-15 Jun (6 debates)
15 Jun 2022 (1 debate)
Migration and Economic Development Partnership with Rwanda Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
14 Jun 2022 (1 debate)
Portishead Railway General Debate Liam Fox North Somerset Con	Liam Fox North Somerset Con	View
13 Jun 2022 (1 debate)
UK Gross Domestic Product Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
08 Jun 2022 (1 debate)
Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill Bill Debate Michael Gove Constituency Con	Michael Gove Constituency Con	View
06 Jun 2022 (2 debates)
North Sea Oil and Gas Producers: Investment Allowances Ministerial Statement Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	View
Hospitality Industry: Liverpool Adjournment Debate Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab	Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab	View
May - 10-19 May (9 debates)
19 May 2022 (1 debate)
Food Price Inflation Ministerial Statement George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con	George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con	View
18 May 2022 (1 debate)
Achieving Economic Growth General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	View
17 May 2022 (2 debates)
Tackling Short-term and Long-term Cost of Living Increases General Debate Rosie Winterton Lincoln Lab	Rosie Winterton Lincoln Lab	View
Committees General Debate Eleanor Laing Epping Forest Con	Eleanor Laing Epping Forest Con	View
16 May 2022 (1 debate)
City of Culture 2025: Wrexham’s Bid Adjournment Debate Sarah Atherton Wrexham Con	Sarah Atherton Wrexham Con	View
12 May 2022 (2 debates)
Business Question Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	View
Fairness at Work and Power in Communities General Debate Paul Scully Havant Con	Paul Scully Havant Con	View
11 May 2022 (1 debate)
UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Rural Areas Adjournment Debate Alicia Kearns Rutland and Melton Con	Alicia Kearns Rutland and Melton Con	View
10 May 2022 (1 debate)
Debate on the Address General Debate Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
March - 03-16 Mar (7 debates)
16 Mar 2022 (2 debates)
Bank Branch Closures Adjournment Debate Anum Qaisar Airdrie and Shotts SNP	Anum Qaisar Airdrie and Shotts SNP	View
Cost of Living Increases General Debate Stephen Flynn Aberdeen South SNP	Stephen Flynn Aberdeen South SNP	View
15 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
International Travel Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	View
08 Mar 2022 (2 debates)
National Insurance Contributions Increase General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	View
Institutes of Technology (Royal Charter) General Debate Robert Buckland South Swindon Con	Robert Buckland South Swindon Con	View
03 Mar 2022 (2 debates)
UK Shipbuilding Adjournment Debate Mick Whitley Birkenhead Lab	Mick Whitley Birkenhead Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Wayne David Caerphilly Lab	Wayne David Caerphilly Lab	View
February - 02-08 Feb (3 debates)
08 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Cost of Living and Food Insecurity General Debate Craig Williams Montgomeryshire Con	Craig Williams Montgomeryshire Con	View
03 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Economic Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
02 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Levelling Up Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
January - 11-19 Jan (3 debates)
19 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
Prime Minister General Debate		View
18 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
Coronavirus Grant Schemes: Fraud Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
11 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Damien Moore Wealden Con	Damien Moore Wealden Con	View

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