House of Commons Debates
490 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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| 2023 - 12-25 Jan (8 debates) | ||
| January - 12-25 Jan (8 debates) | ||
| 25 Jan 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Wagner Group: Sanctions Regime
Ministerial Statement
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
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Crime and Security Bill - Schedule 8 - Cryptoassets: terrorism
Bill Debate
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Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con | View |
| 19 Jan 2023 (4 debates) | ||
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Afghanistan: Ban on Women Aid Workers
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
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Preventing Future Mass Atrocities Around the World
Ministerial Statement
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Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Martin Docherty-Hughes West Dunbartonshire SNP | View |
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Russia’s Grand Strategy
General Debate
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Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con | View |
| 16 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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The Execution of Alireza Akbari
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
| 12 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| 2022 - 03 Feb - 20 Dec (42 debates) | ||
| December - 07-20 Dec (4 debates) | ||
| 20 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Christmas Adjournment
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| 15 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Chinese Consul General: Attack on Protesters in Manchester
Ministerial Statement
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Anne-Marie Trevelyan Sunderland Central Con | View |
| 12 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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British Council Contractors: Afghanistan
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 07 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Russia: UK Companies
Ministerial Statement
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| November - 01-17 Nov (8 debates) | ||
| 17 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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G20
Ministerial Statement
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |
| 16 Nov 2022 (3 debates) | ||
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Missile Incident in Poland
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
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Iran
Ministerial Statement
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David Rutley Macclesfield Con | View |
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Algeria: 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
Adjournment Debate
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Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con | View |
| 14 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Mali: UN Peacekeeping Mission
Ministerial Statement
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James Heappey West Dorset Con | View |
| 09 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con | View |
| 01 Nov 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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National Security
Ministerial Statement
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Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con | View |
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Overseas Chinese Police Stations in UK: Legal Status
Ministerial Statement
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Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con | View |
| October - 11-20 Oct (5 debates) | ||
| 20 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Chinese Consul General: Manchester Protest
Ministerial Statement
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 18 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Chinese Consulate: Attack on Hong Kong Protesters
Ministerial Statement
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 13 Oct 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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The Economic Crime (Transparency and Enforcement) Act 2022
Bill Debate
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Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform | View |
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Persecution of the Rohingya: International Response
Adjournment Debate
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Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab | View |
| 11 Oct 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Mahsa Amini
Ministerial Statement
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Gillian Keegan UK Government Con | View |
| September - 07 Sep (1 debate) | ||
| 07 Sep 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Jagtar Singh Johal
Ministerial Statement
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Rehman Chishti Gillingham and Rainham Con | View |
| July - 04-13 Jul (5 debates) | ||
| 13 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Sri Lanka
Ministerial Statement
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Amanda Milling Con Con | View |
| 07 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Prime Minister’s Meeting with Alexander Lebedev
Ministerial Statement
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Vicky Ford Constituency Con | View |
| 06 Jul 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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NATO Accession: Sweden and Finland
Ministerial Statement
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Vicky Ford South Cambridgeshire Con | View |
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FOREIGN, COMMONWEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OFFICE
General Debate
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Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab | View |
| 04 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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CHOGM, G7 and NATO Summits
Ministerial Statement
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Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con | View |
| June - 06-15 Jun (3 debates) | ||
| 15 Jun 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Government Policy on Syria
Adjournment Debate
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Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab | View |
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Prime Minister
General Debate
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None | View |
| 06 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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National Security Bill
Bill Debate
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
| May - 11-19 May (4 debates) | ||
| 19 May 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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NATO and International Security
General Debate
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Ben Wallace Dorset West Con | View |
| 16 May 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Shireen Abu Aqla
Ministerial Statement
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Vicky Ford Constituency Con | View |
| 12 May 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Hong Kong Arrests Under National Security Law
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
| 11 May 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Jim Fitton: Detention in Iraq
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
| April - 20 Apr (1 debate) | ||
| 20 Apr 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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COP26
General Debate
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Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab | View |
| March - 01-18 Mar (7 debates) | ||
| 18 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel Arms Trade (Prohibition) BILL
General Debate
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None | View |
| 16 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Iran Detainees
General Debate
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Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con | View |
| 14 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Executions in Saudi Arabia
Ministerial Statement
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Amanda Milling Constituency Con | View |
| 10 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Support for Aid Workers and the Afghan People
Ministerial Statement
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Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab | View |
| 03 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Russia’s Attack on Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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Nadine Dorries South East Cambridgeshire Con | View |
| 02 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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COP26
General Debate
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None | View |
| 01 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Sanctions
General Debate
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Michael Ellis Northampton North Con | View |
| February - 03-10 Feb (4 debates) | ||
| 10 Feb 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Russia Sanctions Legislation
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con | View |
| 09 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis: UK Response
Ministerial Statement
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Vicky Ford Constituency Con | View |
| 03 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Kazakhstan: Anti-corruption Sanctions
Adjournment Debate
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Margaret Hodge Barking Lab | View |