House of Commons Debates
907 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 - 26 Jul - 18 Nov (50 debates) | ||
| November - 04-18 Nov (12 debates) | ||
| 18 Nov 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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Children’s Social Care
Ministerial Statement
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Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab | View |
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Primary School Breakfast Clubs
Adjournment Debate
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | View |
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Financial Services: Mansion House Speech
General Debate
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Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con | View |
| 14 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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National Insurance Contributions: Healthcare
Ministerial Statement
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | View |
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Council Tax
Ministerial Statement
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Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab | View |
| 13 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Future of the Post Office
Ministerial Statement
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Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Debt Relief (Developing Countries)
General Debate
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Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab | View |
| 11 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Defence: 2.5% GDP Spending Commitment
Ministerial Statement
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |
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Rail Performance
Ministerial Statement
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Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab | View |
| 05 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ways and Means
General Debate
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Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab | View |
| 04 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Higher Education Reform
Ministerial Statement
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Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab | View |
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Budget: Implications for Farming Communities
Ministerial Statement
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Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab | View |
| October - 07-31 Oct (20 debates) | ||
| 31 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Budget Resolutions
General Debate
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Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con | View |
| 30 Oct 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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Western Sahara
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con | View |
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Budget Resolutions
General Debate
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |
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Provisional Collection of Taxes
General Debate
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Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con | View |
| 29 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ministerial Code: Policy Announcements
Ministerial Statement
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab | View |
| 28 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Fiscal Rules
Ministerial Statement
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
| 24 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Ministerial Statement
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | View |
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Temporary Accommodation
Adjournment Debate
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Josh Babarinde Eastbourne Lib Dem | View |
| 23 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Independent Water Commission
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Sanctions: Iran
General Debate
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 22 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Sentencing Review and Prison Capacity
Ministerial Statement
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Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab | View |
| 21 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Taxi Licensing: Deregulation Act 2015
Adjournment Debate
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Christopher Vince Harlow Lab Co-op | View |
| 17 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Government’s Childcare Expansion
Ministerial Statement
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Stephen Morgan Portsmouth South Lab | View |
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International Investment Summit
General Debate
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Emma Reynolds Wycombe Lab | View |
| 14 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Afghan Special Forces Relocation Review
Ministerial Statement
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Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 09 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Film Industry
General Debate
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Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab | View |
| 08 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Health Services: Bridlington
Adjournment Debate
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Charlie Dewhirst Bridlington and The Wolds Con | View |
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VAT: Independent Schools
General Debate
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Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con | View |
| 07 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage
Ministerial Statement
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Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab | View |
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British Indian Ocean Territory: Negotiations
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
| September - 02-12 Sep (11 debates) | ||
| 12 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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NHS: Independent Investigation
Ministerial Statement
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Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab | View |
| 10 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |
| 09 Sep 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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Post Office Horizon: Redress
Ministerial Statement
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Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Bus Franchising
Ministerial Statement
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Simon Lightwood Wakefield and Rothwell Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Housing: Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew George St Ives Lib Dem | View |
| 05 Sep 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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UK Steel Manufacturing
Ministerial Statement
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Sarah Jones Croydon West Lab | View |
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The Energy Bill - Clause on establishing Great British Energy (GBE)
Bill Debate
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Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab | View |
| 03 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Sudan
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 02 Sep 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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Middle East Update
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Technology in Public Services
General Debate
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Peter Kyle Hove and Portslade Lab | View |
| July - 26-30 Jul (7 debates) | ||
| 30 Jul 2024 (4 debates) | ||
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Post Office Horizon
Ministerial Statement
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Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab | View |
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Southport Incident
Ministerial Statement
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Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab | View |
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Budget Responsibility Bill - Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
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Food Security
Adjournment Debate
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John Hayes South Holland and The Deepings Con | View |
| 29 Jul 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill - Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab | View |
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Road Safety on the A1
Adjournment Debate
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Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con | View |
| 26 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Infected Blood Inquiry
Ministerial Statement
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab | View |