House of Commons Debates
898 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.
| Debate | Lead MP | Actions |
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| 2024 - 08 Jan - 14 Mar (31 debates) | ||
| March - 01-14 Mar (11 debates) | ||
| 14 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon
Adjournment Debate
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John Whittingdale Maldon Con | View |
| 13 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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National Insurance Contributions Bill - Clause 1 - Reduction in National Insurance Contributions
Bill Debate
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Gareth Davies Grantham and Bourne Con | View |
| 12 Mar 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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Prisons and Probation: Foreign National Offenders
Ministerial Statement
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Alex Chalk Cheltenham Con | View |
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Inclusive PPE
Adjournment Debate
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Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab | View |
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Ways and Means
General Debate
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Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con | View |
| 11 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Armed Forces
Ministerial Statement
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 06 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Dementia Care in Hospital
Adjournment Debate
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Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con | View |
| 05 Mar 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Shared Parental Leave and Pay (Bereavement) Bill - Motion to instruct the Committee to broaden the s...
Bill Debate
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Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con | View |
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Groceries Code Adjudicator
Adjournment Debate
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | View |
| 04 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Independent Chief Inspector of Borders and Immigration
Ministerial Statement
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Tom Pursglove Corby Con | View |
| 01 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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St Helier Hospital Improvements and New Hospital: Sutton
Adjournment Debate
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Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con | View |
| February - 07-29 Feb (8 debates) | ||
| 29 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Angiolini Inquiry Report
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
| 27 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Higher Education (Student Finance and Skills Shortages)
General Debate
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Lia Nici Great Grimsby Con | View |
| 23 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (SLAPP) Bill - Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Wayne David Caerphilly Lab | View |
| 20 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Immigration Rules and Border Security
Ministerial Statement
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Tom Pursglove Constituency Con | View |
| 19 Feb 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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UK Economy
Ministerial Statement
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Bim Afolami Camberwell North Con | View |
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Post Office Governance and Horizon Compensation Schemes
Ministerial Statement
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Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con | View |
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Infrastructure Procurement
Adjournment Debate
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Alan Brown Kilmarnock and Loudoun SNP | View |
| 07 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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NHS Dentistry: Recovery and Reform
Ministerial Statement
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
| January - 08-31 Jan (12 debates) | ||
| 31 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Pharmacy First
Ministerial Statement
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Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con | View |
| 29 Jan 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Post Office Ltd
Ministerial Statement
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Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con | View |
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Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 26 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Trident
Adjournment Debate
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Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath Lab | View |
| 24 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Road Traffic and Street Works
General Debate
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Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con | View |
| 18 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Sammy Wilson East Antrim DUP | View |
| 11 Jan 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Cost of Living Support: Carshalton and Wallington
Adjournment Debate
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Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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None | View |
| 09 Jan 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Grangemouth Oil Refinery: Energy Security
Adjournment Debate
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Kenny MacAskill East Lothian SNP | View |
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NHS Dentistry
General Debate
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Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab | View |
| 08 Jan 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Storm Henk
Ministerial Statement
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Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con | View |
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NHS Winter Update
Ministerial Statement
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
| 2023 - 19 Oct - 14 Dec (19 debates) | ||
| December - 04-14 Dec (5 debates) | ||
| 14 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Serious Violence: Battersea
Adjournment Debate
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Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab | View |
| 06 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Bank Profits: Windfall Tax
Adjournment Debate
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Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab | View |
| 05 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East: UK Military Deployments
Ministerial Statement
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Grant Shapps Sarney Con | View |
| 04 Dec 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Legal Migration
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
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People with Learning Disabilities: Employment
Adjournment Debate
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Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform | View |
| November - 08-30 Nov (8 debates) | ||
| 30 Nov 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Finance Bill (No. 2) - Clause 1: Reduction in National Insurance Contributions
Bill Debate
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Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con | View |
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HM Prison Bedford
Adjournment Debate
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Mohammad Yasin Bedford Lab | View |
| 28 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Net Migration Figures
Ministerial Statement
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Robert Jenrick Newark Reform | View |
| 21 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Veterans Welfare Services
Ministerial Statement
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Johnny Mercer Somerton and Frome Con | View |
| 16 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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MPs Staff: Employment Conditions
General Debate
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Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con | View |
| 13 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Building an NHS Fit for the Future
General Debate
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Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con | View |
| 08 Nov 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Football Regulation
Adjournment Debate
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Matt Rodda Reading Central Lab | View |
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Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity
General Debate
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Gillian Keegan Knowsley Con | View |
| October - 19-26 Oct (6 debates) | ||
| 26 Oct 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Osteoporosis
Adjournment Debate
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Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Peter Dowd Bootle Lab | View |
| 24 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Illegal Migration
Ministerial Statement
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Robert Jenrick Newark Reform | View |
| 23 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Environmental, Social and Governance Developments
Adjournment Debate
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Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Lab | View |
| 20 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Bill - Clause 1: Liability of employer for harassment of empl...
Bill Debate
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | View |
| 19 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Baby Loss Awareness Week
General Debate
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Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem | View |