House of Commons Debates

898 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 - 09 May - 17 Oct (50 debates)
October - 17 Oct (1 debate)
17 Oct 2023 (1 debate)
Devolution (Employment) (Scotland) General Debate David Linden Aberdeen South SNP	David Linden Aberdeen South SNP	View
September - 04-19 Sep (10 debates)
19 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
School Building Closures Ministerial Statement Gillian Keegan Constituency Con	Gillian Keegan Constituency Con	View
18 Sep 2023 (2 debates)
Tata Steel: Port Talbot Ministerial Statement Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	View
UK Automotive Industry General Debate Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	View
12 Sep 2023 (1 debate)
Retirement of the Clerk of the House General Debate Penny Mordaunt South East Cambridgeshire Con	Penny Mordaunt South East Cambridgeshire Con	View
07 Sep 2023 (4 debates)
Prevent: Independent Review Ministerial Statement Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	Suella Braverman Fareham and Waterlooville Reform	View
EU Programmes Ministerial Statement Michelle Donelan Constituency Con	Michelle Donelan Constituency Con	View
HMPPS Update Ministerial Statement Alex Chalk Constituency Con	Alex Chalk Constituency Con	View
Cell and Gene Therapies: Skills Provision Adjournment Debate Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	View
04 Sep 2023 (2 debates)
Countess of Chester Hospital Inquiry Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Education, Employment and Training: Young People Adjournment Debate Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	View
July - 03-20 Jul (14 debates)
20 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Scunthorpe Station Ticket Office Adjournment Debate Holly Mumby-Croft Scunthorpe Con	Holly Mumby-Croft Scunthorpe Con	View
19 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Retail Crime Adjournment Debate Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP	Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP	View
18 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Defence Command Paper Refresh Ministerial Statement Ben Wallace Nottingham North Con	Ben Wallace Nottingham North Con	View
17 Jul 2023 (3 debates)
Higher Education Reform Ministerial Statement Gillian Keegan Somerton and Frome Con	Gillian Keegan Somerton and Frome Con	View
Covid-19 Pandemic: Fiscal Policies Adjournment Debate Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	View
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority General Debate Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	View
13 Jul 2023 (2 debates)
Public Sector Pay Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Health and Social Care Workforce General Debate Steve Brine Fareham Con	Steve Brine Fareham Con	View
11 Jul 2023 (2 debates)
Increasing Employment: Training Adjournment Debate Siobhan Baillie Stroud Con	Siobhan Baillie Stroud Con	View
Bullying and Respect at Work General Debate Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	View
06 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Rail Ticket Offices Ministerial Statement Huw Merriman Dover Con	Huw Merriman Dover Con	View
04 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service General Debate Bob Neill Bristol North West Con	Bob Neill Bristol North West Con	View
03 Jul 2023 (2 debates)
NHS Long-term Workforce Plan Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Crime and Antisocial Behaviour: West London Adjournment Debate Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab	Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab	View
June - 06-29 Jun (15 debates)
29 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Lawfare Adjournment Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
28 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Mental Health In-patient Services: Improving Safety Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Childcare Reform Package Ministerial Statement Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	View
26 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Lung Cancer Screening Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
East Birmingham Tram Line Adjournment Debate Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	View
22 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Backbench Business General Debate Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	View
Local Radio: BBC Proposals General Debate Mike Penning Hemel Hempstead Con	Mike Penning Hemel Hempstead Con	View
21 Jun 2023 (2 debates)
Trade Union Bill - Lords amendments 2B, 4B, 5B, 5C and 5D Bill Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
Private Pension Schemes: Regulation Adjournment Debate Kevan Jones North Durham Lab	Kevan Jones North Durham Lab	View
20 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Transport Accessibility: Bolton West Adjournment Debate Chris Green Bolton West Con	Chris Green Bolton West Con	View
19 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Service Family Accommodation: Maintenance Adjournment Debate Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	View
13 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Mortgage Market Ministerial Statement Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
08 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Deep Geothermal Energy Adjournment Debate Kieran Mullan Bexhill and Battle Con	Kieran Mullan Bexhill and Battle Con	View
07 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: Great Yarmouth General Debate Brandon Lewis Great Yarmouth Con	Brandon Lewis Great Yarmouth Con	View
06 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Errol Graham: DWP and Safeguarding Adults Board Inquiry Adjournment Debate Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	View
May - 09-25 May (10 debates)
25 May 2023 (2 debates)
Patient Choice Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Net Migration Figures Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
23 May 2023 (2 debates)
LIBOR Fixing: Conduct of Investigations General Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
Safety of School Buildings General Debate Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
18 May 2023 (1 debate)
Health Services: Wantage and Didcot Adjournment Debate David Johnston Wantage Con	David Johnston Wantage Con	View
17 May 2023 (1 debate)
Artificial Intelligence (Regulation and Workers’ Rights) General Debate Mick Whitley Constituency Lab	Mick Whitley Constituency Lab	View
16 May 2023 (1 debate)
Cost of Living General Debate Mhairi Black Glasgow North SNP	Mhairi Black Glasgow North SNP	View
15 May 2023 (1 debate)
Health Inequalities: North-west London Adjournment Debate Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab	Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab	View
11 May 2023 (1 debate)
Rail Services Ministerial Statement Mark Harper Bexhill and Battle Con	Mark Harper Bexhill and Battle Con	View
09 May 2023 (1 debate)
Recovering Access to Primary Care Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View

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