House of Commons Debates

934 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 - 08 Jan - 15 Mar (37 debates)
March - 06-15 Mar (6 debates)
15 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
Thames Water: Contingency Plans Adjournment Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
14 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
Estimates Day General Debate Robin Walker Worcester Con	Robin Walker Worcester Con	View
13 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
National Insurance Contributions Bill - Clause 1 - Reduction in National Insurance Contributions Bill Debate Gareth Davies Grantham and Bourne Con	Gareth Davies Grantham and Bourne Con	View
11 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
UK Armed Forces Ministerial Statement James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
06 Mar 2024 (2 debates)
Ways and Means - Financial Statement and Budget Report Ministerial Statement Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con	View
Budget Resolutions General Debate Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	View
February - 01-28 Feb (19 debates)
28 Feb 2024 (2 debates)
Ukraine Ministerial Statement Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
The Pedicab Regulation Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Guy Opperman Erith and Thamesmead Con	Guy Opperman Erith and Thamesmead Con	View
26 Feb 2024 (2 debates)
Situation in the Red Sea Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Dover Con	Grant Shapps Dover Con	View
Northern Ireland General Debate Steven Baker Devizes Con	Steven Baker Devizes Con	View
23 Feb 2024 (1 debate)
NHS Property Services Adjournment Debate Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	View
22 Feb 2024 (4 debates)
Post Office Horizon Scandal Ministerial Statement Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
UK Accession to CPTPP Ministerial Statement Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	View
Ukraine Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps East Surrey Con	Grant Shapps East Surrey Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Damian Collins Tunbridge Wells Con	Damian Collins Tunbridge Wells Con	View
21 Feb 2024 (2 debates)
Water Pollution: East Durham Adjournment Debate Grahame Morris Easington Lab	Grahame Morris Easington Lab	View
Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Reform) General Debate Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	View
19 Feb 2024 (2 debates)
UK Economy Ministerial Statement Bim Afolami Camberwell North Con	Bim Afolami Camberwell North Con	View
Antisemitism in the UK Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
07 Feb 2024 (1 debate)
State Pension Age (Compensation) General Debate Alan Brown Clydebank and East-end SNP	Alan Brown Clydebank and East-end SNP	View
05 Feb 2024 (3 debates)
Disability Action Plan Ministerial Statement Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con	Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con	View
Situation in the Red Sea Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Epping Forest Con	Grant Shapps Epping Forest Con	View
Finance Bill (not specified in provided text) - Schedule 6 - Administration of creative sector relie... Bill Debate Nigel Huddleston Herne Bay and Sandwich Con	Nigel Huddleston Herne Bay and Sandwich Con	View
01 Feb 2024 (2 debates)
Financial Distress in Local Authorities Ministerial Statement Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	View
United Kingdom Internal Market General Debate Steven Baker Devizes Con	Steven Baker Devizes Con	View
January - 08-30 Jan (12 debates)
30 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Fossil Fuels: Lobbying Adjournment Debate Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green	Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green	View
29 Jan 2024 (2 debates)
Post Office Ltd Ministerial Statement Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (Implementing) Bill - Opening ... Bill Debate Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
24 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Situation in the Red Sea General Debate Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	View
22 Jan 2024 (2 debates)
The Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill Bill Debate Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	View
AI Scams: Consumer Protection Adjournment Debate Dean Russell Watford Con	Dean Russell Watford Con	View
19 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Border Target Operating Model: Health Certificates and SMEs Adjournment Debate Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	View
16 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Cost of Living: Pensioners Adjournment Debate Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	View
15 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Public Services in Cornwall: Funding Adjournment Debate Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con	Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con	View
11 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Cost of Living Support: Carshalton and Wallington Adjournment Debate Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	View
10 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Not specified in the provided text, but inferred to be a finance bill - Clause 2 stand part; Schedul... Bill Debate Eleanor Laing Epping Forest Con	Eleanor Laing Epping Forest Con	View
08 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Storm Henk Ministerial Statement Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con	View
2023 - 14 Nov - 19 Dec (13 debates)
December - 04-19 Dec (9 debates)
19 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Long-term Plan for Housing Ministerial Statement Lee Rowley North East Derbyshire Con	Lee Rowley North East Derbyshire Con	View
13 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Finance Bill - Various clauses supporting British business and simplifying tax system Bill Debate Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
11 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Housing Availability: Ilfracombe Adjournment Debate Selaine Saxby Ilfracombe Con	Selaine Saxby Ilfracombe Con	View
07 Dec 2023 (2 debates)
Cyber Interference: UK Democracy Ministerial Statement Leo Docherty Constituency Con	Leo Docherty Constituency Con	View
Refurbishing Trains: Contracts Ministerial Statement Huw Merriman Crawley Con	Huw Merriman Crawley Con	View
06 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Bank Profits: Windfall Tax Adjournment Debate Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	View
05 Dec 2023 (2 debates)
Middle East: UK Military Deployments Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Sarney Con	Grant Shapps Sarney Con	View
Water Companies: Executive Bonuses General Debate Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
04 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Legal Migration Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
November - 14-30 Nov (4 debates)
30 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Act 2023 - New Clause 1 - Review of effects of... Bill Debate James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	View
22 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Rates of tobacco products duty General Debate Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con	Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con	View
16 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Court Transcript Costs Adjournment Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
14 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
Economic Growth General Debate None	None	View

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