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.

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2024 - 20 Feb - 25 Jul (50 debates)
July - 19-25 Jul (3 debates)
25 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Convention on Biological Diversity Adjournment Debate Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab	Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab	View
24 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Education and Opportunity General Debate Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
19 Jul 2024 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Inquiry Ministerial Statement Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	View
May - 01-24 May (18 debates)
24 May 2024 (1 debate)
Sanctions General Debate Anne-Marie Trevelyan Blyth Valley Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Blyth Valley Con	View
23 May 2024 (5 debates)
NHS Ministerial Statement Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
AI Seoul Summit Ministerial Statement Saqib Bhatti Meriden Con	Saqib Bhatti Meriden Con	View
Finance Bill Bill Debate Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
Close of business General Debate Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	View
House of Commons Commission General Debate Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab	View
22 May 2024 (3 debates)
Political Violence and Disruption: Walney Report Ministerial Statement Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	View
Arrests and Prison Capacity Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
The Economy Ministerial Statement Bim Afolami Constituency Con	Bim Afolami Constituency Con	View
20 May 2024 (1 debate)
Families in Temporary Accommodation Adjournment Debate Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	View
17 May 2024 (1 debate)
Secure Schools (Placement Conditions) Bill - Third Reading Bill Debate Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	View
15 May 2024 (2 debates)
Crime (Overseas Production Orders etc) Bill - Clause 30 - Child sex offences: grooming aggravating f... Bill Debate Laura Farris Wirral West Lab	Laura Farris Wirral West Lab	View
Leaseholders and Freeholders Adjournment Debate Liam Fox Portishead Con	Liam Fox Portishead Con	View
14 May 2024 (1 debate)
War Graves Week General Debate Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	View
13 May 2024 (1 debate)
Substandard Housing Adjournment Debate George Galloway Rotherham Ind	George Galloway Rotherham Ind	View
08 May 2024 (2 debates)
Finance Bill (Energy Security Investment Mechanism) - New Clause 3 and associated clauses Bill Debate Eleanor Laing Welsh Conservative and Unionist Con	Eleanor Laing Welsh Conservative and Unionist Con	View
Coastal Communities: East Devon Adjournment Debate Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	View
01 May 2024 (1 debate)
UK Trade: Aviation Adjournment Debate Henry Smith Crawley Con	Henry Smith Crawley Con	View
April - 15-30 Apr (9 debates)
30 Apr 2024 (2 debates)
Port Talbot Steelworks Ministerial Statement David Davies Monmouth Con	David Davies Monmouth Con	View
Heathrow Airport: Western Rail Link Adjournment Debate Tan Dhesi Slough Lab	Tan Dhesi Slough Lab	View
24 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Access to Banking: Devon Adjournment Debate Simon Jupp East Devon Con	Simon Jupp East Devon Con	View
23 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Derbyshire County Council Adjournment Debate Roger Gale Herne Bay and Sandwich Con	Roger Gale Herne Bay and Sandwich Con	View
22 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Food Poverty Strategy Adjournment Debate Chris Stephens Glasgow South West SNP	Chris Stephens Glasgow South West SNP	View
18 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
New Build Homes Standards: North Yorkshire Adjournment Debate Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	View
17 Apr 2024 (2 debates)
Humanitarian Situation in Gaza Ministerial Statement David Rutley Stockport Con	David Rutley Stockport Con	View
Finance (No. 2) Bill Bill Debate Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
15 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Cass Review Ministerial Statement Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
March - 06-20 Mar (10 debates)
20 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
HMRC Self-Assessment Helpline Ministerial Statement Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
13 Mar 2024 (3 debates)
The National Insurance Contributions Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate None	None	View
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
Sites of Special Scientific Interest (Designation) General Debate Derek Thomas Westbury Con	Derek Thomas Westbury Con	View
12 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
Ways and Means General Debate Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con	Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con	View
11 Mar 2024 (2 debates)
Mortgages (Switching) General Debate Martin Docherty-Hughes West Dunbartonshire SNP	Martin Docherty-Hughes West Dunbartonshire SNP	View
Ways and Means General Debate Lucy Frazer South Ribble Con	Lucy Frazer South Ribble Con	View
07 Mar 2024 (1 debate)
Ways and Means General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	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 - 20-28 Feb (10 debates)
28 Feb 2024 (4 debates)
Defence Acquisition Reform Ministerial Statement James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
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
British Justice System and International Corruption Cases Adjournment Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
27 Feb 2024 (1 debate)
Road Safety: North Yorkshire Adjournment Debate Keir Mather Selby Lab	Keir Mather Selby Lab	View
26 Feb 2024 (1 debate)
Social Media Access in Prisons Adjournment Debate Paul Howell Sedgefield Con	Paul Howell Sedgefield Con	View
23 Feb 2024 (2 debates)
Football Spectators (Unauthorised Entry) Bill - Second Reading of the whole bill Bill Debate Kevin Brennan Cardiff West Lab	Kevin Brennan Cardiff West Lab	View
Spaceflight Operator Liability Bill - Clause 2 - Limit on operator’s liability under section 36 of t... Bill Debate Jonathan Lord Woking Con	Jonathan Lord Woking Con	View
21 Feb 2024 (1 debate)
Water Pollution: East Durham Adjournment Debate Grahame Morris Easington Lab	Grahame Morris Easington Lab	View
20 Feb 2024 (1 debate)
Immigration Rules and Border Security Ministerial Statement Tom Pursglove Constituency Con	Tom Pursglove Constituency Con	View

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