House of Commons Debates

337 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 - 19 Jul - 29 Oct (37 debates)
October - 07-29 Oct (16 debates)
29 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
Ministerial Code: Policy Announcements Ministerial Statement	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
28 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
Fiscal Rules Ministerial Statement	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
24 Oct 2024 (2 debates)
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Ministerial Statement	Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab	View
Temporary Accommodation Adjournment Debate	Josh Babarinde Eastbourne Lib Dem	View
23 Oct 2024 (2 debates)
Independent Water Commission Ministerial Statement	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
Sanctions: Iran General Debate	Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	View
22 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
Sentencing Review and Prison Capacity Ministerial Statement	Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab	View
21 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
Taxi Licensing: Deregulation Act 2015 Adjournment Debate	Christopher Vince Harlow Lab Co-op	View
17 Oct 2024 (2 debates)
Government’s Childcare Expansion Ministerial Statement	Stephen Morgan Portsmouth South Lab	View
International Investment Summit General Debate	Emma Reynolds Wycombe Lab	View
14 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
Afghan Special Forces Relocation Review Ministerial Statement	Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	View
09 Oct 2024 (1 debate)
Film Industry General Debate	Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	View
08 Oct 2024 (2 debates)
Health Services: Bridlington Adjournment Debate	Charlie Dewhirst Bridlington and The Wolds Con	View
VAT: Independent Schools General Debate	Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con	View
07 Oct 2024 (2 debates)
Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage Ministerial Statement	Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	View
British Indian Ocean Territory: Negotiations Ministerial Statement	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
September - 02-12 Sep (11 debates)
12 Sep 2024 (1 debate)
NHS: Independent Investigation Ministerial Statement	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
10 Sep 2024 (1 debate)
Ukraine Ministerial Statement	John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	View
09 Sep 2024 (3 debates)
Post Office Horizon: Redress Ministerial Statement	Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	View
Bus Franchising Ministerial Statement	Simon Lightwood Wakefield and Rothwell Labour (Co-op)	View
Housing: Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly Adjournment Debate	Andrew George St Ives Lib Dem	View
05 Sep 2024 (2 debates)
UK Steel Manufacturing Ministerial Statement	Sarah Jones Croydon West Lab	View
The Energy Bill - Clause on establishing Great British Energy (GBE) Bill Debate	Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	View
03 Sep 2024 (1 debate)
Sudan Ministerial Statement	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
02 Sep 2024 (3 debates)
Middle East Update Ministerial Statement	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
Ukraine Ministerial Statement	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
Technology in Public Services General Debate	Peter Kyle Hove and Portslade Lab	View
July - 19-30 Jul (10 debates)
30 Jul 2024 (4 debates)
Post Office Horizon Ministerial Statement	Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	View
Southport Incident Ministerial Statement	Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	View
Budget Responsibility Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Food Security Adjournment Debate	John Hayes South Holland and The Deepings Con	View
29 Jul 2024 (2 debates)
Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate	Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab	View
Road Safety on the A1 Adjournment Debate	Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	View
26 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Infected Blood Inquiry Ministerial Statement	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
25 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Convention on Biological Diversity Adjournment Debate	Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab	View
24 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Education and Opportunity General Debate	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
19 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Inquiry Ministerial Statement	Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	View

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