House of Commons Debates

685 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
2022 - 12 Jan - 11 Oct (50 debates)
October - 11 Oct (1 debate)
11 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Bowel Conditions (Assessment) General Debate Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	View
September - 05-08 Sep (2 debates)
08 Sep 2022 (1 debate)
Social Security (Scotland) Act 2018, as amended by the Social Security and Childcare (Scotland) Act ... Bill Debate Chloe Smith Norfolk North Con	Chloe Smith Norfolk North Con	View
05 Sep 2022 (1 debate)
Urgent and Emergency Care Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
July - 06-20 Jul (10 debates)
20 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Women’s Health Strategy for England Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
19 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Contaminated Blood Scandal: Interim Payments for Victims Ministerial Statement Michael Ellis Maidenhead Con	Michael Ellis Maidenhead Con	View
18 Jul 2022 (3 debates)
Ambulance Pressures Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Extreme Heat Preparedness Ministerial Statement Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
St George’s University Hospitals Trust: Cardiac Surgery Mortality Review Adjournment Debate Felicity Buchan Kensington Con	Felicity Buchan Kensington Con	View
15 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Bill - First clause for the introduction of neonatal care leave and pay Bill Debate Stuart McDonald Glasgow South SNP	Stuart McDonald Glasgow South SNP	View
13 Jul 2022 (3 debates)
Sri Lanka Ministerial Statement Amanda Milling Con Con	Amanda Milling Con Con	View
Ambulance Services and National Heatwave Emergency Ministerial Statement Maria Caulfield Stevenage Con	Maria Caulfield Stevenage Con	View
NHS Pensions and Staffing Adjournment Debate Daniel Poulter Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Con	Daniel Poulter Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Con	View
06 Jul 2022 (1 debate)
Health Services: Southend West Adjournment Debate Anna Firth Southend West Con	Anna Firth Southend West Con	View
June - 09-16 Jun (8 debates)
16 Jun 2022 (2 debates)
Professional Medical Indemnity Insurance Adjournment Debate Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con	Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	View
15 Jun 2022 (2 debates)
Government Policy on Syria Adjournment Debate Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab	Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab	View
Prime Minister General Debate None	None	View
14 Jun 2022 (1 debate)
HM Passport Office Backlog General Debate Stephen Kinnock Aberavon Maesteg Lab	Stephen Kinnock Aberavon Maesteg Lab	View
13 Jun 2022 (2 debates)
UK Gross Domestic Product Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Health and Care Bill - Schedule - Minor and Consequential Amendments Bill Debate Michelle Donelan Bath West Con	Michelle Donelan Bath West Con	View
09 Jun 2022 (1 debate)
Hospital of St Cross: Accident and Emergency Adjournment Debate Mark Pawsey Rugby Con	Mark Pawsey Rugby Con	View
May - 10-19 May (4 debates)
19 May 2022 (1 debate)
Food Price Inflation Ministerial Statement George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con	George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con	View
16 May 2022 (1 debate)
Making Britain the Best Place to Grow Up and Grow Old General Debate Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	View
12 May 2022 (1 debate)
Safe Hands Funeral Plans Adjournment Debate Margaret Ferrier Rutherglen and Hamilton West SNP	Margaret Ferrier Rutherglen and Hamilton West SNP	View
10 May 2022 (1 debate)
UK Diagnostics Industry and Covid-19 Recovery Adjournment Debate Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath SNP	Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath SNP	View
March - 01-16 Mar (9 debates)
16 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
Healthcare (Delayed Discharges) General Debate Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	View
15 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
Physical Activity and Health Outcomes Adjournment Debate Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	View
14 Mar 2022 (2 debates)
Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
Health Bill - Clause 2 Bill Debate Jim McMahon Oldham West and Royton Labour (Co-op)	Jim McMahon Oldham West and Royton Labour (Co-op)	View
10 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
Refugees from Ukraine Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
08 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
National Insurance Contributions Increase General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	View
02 Mar 2022 (2 debates)
Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979 Adjournment Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
Prime Minister General Debate Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
01 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
Public Health General Debate Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	View
February - 03-10 Feb (11 debates)
10 Feb 2022 (3 debates)
Government Contracts: Randox Laboratories Ministerial Statement Maggie Throup Nottingham South Con	Maggie Throup Nottingham South Con	View
Ambulance Services in England Adjournment Debate Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	View
Dementia Research in the UK General Debate Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	View
09 Feb 2022 (2 debates)
Integration White Paper Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
Neonatal Leave and Pay Adjournment Debate Luke Hall Thornbury and Yate Con	Luke Hall Thornbury and Yate Con	View
08 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Elective Treatment Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Constituency Con	Sajid Javid Constituency Con	View
07 Feb 2022 (2 debates)
Elective Care Recovery in England Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
Dentist Industry and NHS Backlogs Adjournment Debate Andy Carter Warrington South Lab	Andy Carter Warrington South Lab	View
04 Feb 2022 (2 debates)
Health and Social Care Bill - Clause to introduce co-funding and co-payment within NHS Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
Down Syndrome (Enforcement of Rights) Bill - Third Reading Bill Debate Liam Fox Wyre Forest Con	Liam Fox Wyre Forest Con	View
03 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Purchasing Effort Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
January - 12-19 Jan (5 debates)
19 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
17 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
Midwives in the NHS Adjournment Debate Siobhan Baillie Stroud Con	Siobhan Baillie Stroud Con	View
13 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
12 Jan 2022 (2 debates)
Vaccination Strategy Ministerial Statement Maggie Throup Erewash Con	Maggie Throup Erewash Con	View
Afghanistan: Humanitarian Crisis Ministerial Statement Vicky Ford Constituency Con	Vicky Ford Constituency Con	View

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