House of Commons Debates

631 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
2023 - 12 Jan - 14 Mar (30 debates)
March - 01-14 Mar (7 debates)
14 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
AUKUS Defence Partnership Ministerial Statement Alex Chalk Cheltenham Con	Alex Chalk Cheltenham Con	View
06 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
SEND and Alternative Provision Ministerial Statement Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	View
Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	Mark Spencer Sherwood Con	View
03 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Housing (More Support for Exempt Accommodation) Bill Bill Debate Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con	Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con	View
02 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
North and East Syria: Autonomous Administration Adjournment Debate Lloyd Russell-Moyle Brighton, Kemptown Lab	Lloyd Russell-Moyle Brighton, Kemptown Lab	View
01 Mar 2023 (2 debates)
Turkey and Syria Earthquakes Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Independent Public Advocate Ministerial Statement Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	View
February - 02-22 Feb (12 debates)
22 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Affordable Housing (Conversion of Commercial Property) General Debate Vicky Ford Chelmsford Con	Vicky Ford Chelmsford Con	View
20 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
Knowsley Incident Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Security Threat to UK-Based Journalists Ministerial Statement Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	View
09 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
Private Rented Sector Ministerial Statement Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	View
Governor of Xinjiang: UK Visit Ministerial Statement Leo Docherty Bury North Con	Leo Docherty Bury North Con	View
08 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Kosovo: Security Situation Adjournment Debate Alex Sobel Leeds Central and Headingley Labour (Co-op)	Alex Sobel Leeds Central and Headingley Labour (Co-op)	View
07 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
Turkey and Syria Earthquake Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Asylum Seekers: Bournemouth West Adjournment Debate Conor Burns Bournemouth West Con	Conor Burns Bournemouth West Con	View
06 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
NHS Strikes Ministerial Statement Will Quince Not specified Con	Will Quince Not specified Con	View
03 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
The Pregnancy and Maternity (Redundancy Protection) Bill Bill Debate Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	View
02 Feb 2023 (2 debates)
Reform of Children’s Social Care Ministerial Statement Gillian Keegan East Surrey Con	Gillian Keegan East Surrey Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab	Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab	View
January - 12-31 Jan (11 debates)
31 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Non-domicile Tax Status General Debate James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	View
30 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery Plan Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
26 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Agricultural Transition Plan Ministerial Statement Mark Spencer Selby and Ainsty Con	Mark Spencer Selby and Ainsty Con	View
24 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
19 Jan 2023 (2 debates)
Levelling-up Fund Round 2 Ministerial Statement Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	View
Afghanistan: Ban on Women Aid Workers Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
17 Jan 2023 (3 debates)
Police Conduct and David Carrick Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
Scotland Act 1998: Section 35 Power Ministerial Statement Alister Jack Cumbernauld and Kilsyth Con	Alister Jack Cumbernauld and Kilsyth Con	View
Markets and Market Traders (Review of Support) General Debate Simon Baynes Clwyd South Lab	Simon Baynes Clwyd South Lab	View
16 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
The Execution of Alireza Akbari Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
12 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
2022 - 07 Sep - 20 Dec (20 debates)
December - 05-20 Dec (8 debates)
20 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Service Family Accommodation Ministerial Statement Alex Chalk Constituency Con	Alex Chalk Constituency Con	View
15 Dec 2022 (2 debates)
Afghanistan: Independent Inquiry Ministerial Statement Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	View
Chinese Consul General: Attack on Protesters in Manchester Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Sunderland Central Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Sunderland Central Con	View
14 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Small Boats Incident in the Channel Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham Reform	View
13 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Illegal Immigration Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
12 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
British Council Contractors: Afghanistan Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
08 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Seasonal Worker Visas: Sponsorship Certificates Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
05 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Online Safety Bill (Programme) (No. 4) General Debate Michelle Donelan Wareham Con	Michelle Donelan Wareham Con	View
November - 03-18 Nov (6 debates)
18 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Bill - Second Reading of the entire bill Bill Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
16 Nov 2022 (2 debates)
Iran Ministerial Statement David Rutley Macclesfield Con	David Rutley Macclesfield Con	View
Algeria: 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations Adjournment Debate Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	View
09 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	View
07 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
Asylum Seekers Accommodation and Safeguarding Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
03 Nov 2022 (1 debate)
World Biosphere Day Adjournment Debate Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	View
October - 11-20 Oct (4 debates)
20 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Chinese Consul General: Manchester Protest Ministerial Statement Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
18 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Chinese Consulate: Attack on Hong Kong Protesters Ministerial Statement Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
13 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Persecution of the Rohingya: International Response Adjournment Debate Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab	Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab	View
11 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Mahsa Amini Ministerial Statement Gillian Keegan UK Government Con	Gillian Keegan UK Government Con	View
September - 07-09 Sep (2 debates)
09 Sep 2022 (1 debate)
Tributes to Her Late Majesty The Queen General Debate Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con	Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con	View
07 Sep 2022 (1 debate)
Jagtar Singh Johal Ministerial Statement Rehman Chishti Gillingham and Rainham Con	Rehman Chishti Gillingham and Rainham Con	View

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