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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| 2024 - 08 Jan - 19 Feb (18 debates) | ||
| February - 01-19 Feb (5 debates) | ||
| 19 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Economy
Ministerial Statement
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Bim Afolami Camberwell North Con | View |
| 07 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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NHS Dentistry: Recovery and Reform
Ministerial Statement
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
| 05 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance Bill (not specified in provided text) - Schedule 6 - Administration of creative sector relie...
Bill Debate
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Nigel Huddleston Herne Bay and Sandwich Con | View |
| 01 Feb 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Financial Distress in Local Authorities
Ministerial Statement
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Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab | View |
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United Kingdom Internal Market
General Debate
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Steven Baker Devizes Con | View |
| January - 08-31 Jan (13 debates) | ||
| 31 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Pharmacy First
Ministerial Statement
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Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con | View |
| 30 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Fossil Fuels: Lobbying
Adjournment Debate
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Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green | View |
| 18 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Sammy Wilson East Antrim DUP | View |
| 17 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Hospice Funding: Devon
Adjournment Debate
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Simon Jupp East Devon Con | View |
| 16 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Cost of Living: Pensioners
Adjournment Debate
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | View |
| 11 Jan 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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Civil Nuclear Road Map
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Bowie West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Con | View |
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Cost of Living Support: Carshalton and Wallington
Adjournment Debate
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Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con | View |
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Electoral Commission Committee
General Debate
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | View |
| 10 Jan 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Not specified in the provided text, but inferred to be a finance bill - Clause 2 stand part; Schedul...
Bill Debate
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Eleanor Laing Epping Forest Con | View |
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Scottish Law Officers (Devolution)
General Debate
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Joanna Cherry Edinburgh Central SNP | View |
| 09 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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NHS Dentistry
General Debate
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Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab | View |
| 08 Jan 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Israel and Palestine
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
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Storm Henk
Ministerial Statement
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Robbie Moore Keighley and Ilkley Con | View |
| 2023 - 13 Sep - 18 Dec (32 debates) | ||
| December - 04-18 Dec (11 debates) | ||
| 18 Dec 2023 (3 debates) | ||
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Global Combat Air Programme Treaty
Ministerial Statement
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Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con | View |
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Trial of Jimmy Lai
Ministerial Statement
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Anne-Marie Trevelyan Constituency Con | View |
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Highways Maintenance and Integrated Transport Funding
Adjournment Debate
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Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Con | View |
| 14 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Serious Violence: Battersea
Adjournment Debate
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Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab | View |
| 13 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance Bill - Various clauses supporting British business and simplifying tax system
Bill Debate
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Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con | View |
| 07 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Beneficial Ownership Registers: Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies
General Debate
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Margaret Hodge Birkenhead Lab | View |
| 06 Dec 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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UK-Rwanda Partnership
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
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Bank Profits: Windfall Tax
Adjournment Debate
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Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab | View |
| 05 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Water Companies: Executive Bonuses
General Debate
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Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 04 Dec 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Legal Migration
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
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Health and Care Bill - Clause 5
Bill Debate
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Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con | View |
| November - 08-30 Nov (10 debates) | ||
| 30 Nov 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Finance Bill (No. 2) - Clause 1: Reduction in National Insurance Contributions
Bill Debate
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Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con | View |
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National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Act 2023 - New Clause 1 - Review of effects of...
Bill Debate
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James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 28 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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James Heappey Wokingham Con | View |
| 27 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Autumn Statement Resolutions - Rates of Tobacco Products Duty
General Debate
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None | View |
| 22 Nov 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Autumn Statement
Ministerial Statement
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Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con | View |
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Autumn Statement Resolutions
General Debate
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None | View |
| 21 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Scotland: Further Independence Referendum
Adjournment Debate
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Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath SNP | View |
| 14 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Bridges in London: Maintenance Funding
Adjournment Debate
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Fleur Anderson Putney Lab | View |
| 09 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Metropolitan Police: Operational Independence
Ministerial Statement
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Chris Philp Croydon South Con | View |
| 08 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity
General Debate
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Gillian Keegan Knowsley Con | View |
| October - 17-25 Oct (6 debates) | ||
| 25 Oct 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Business Rates Reform Bill - Clause 13 - Requirements for ratepayers etc to provide information
Bill Debate
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Lee Rowley Constituency Con | View |
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Corporations (Powers and Duties) Bill - Amendment 151A, Amendments 161D in lieu
Bill Debate
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Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con | View |
| 24 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Illegal Migration
Ministerial Statement
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Robert Jenrick Newark Reform | View |
| 23 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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The Private Rented Sector Bill - General discussion on the Second Reading of the Bill
Bill Debate
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Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con | View |
| 17 Oct 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Core School Budget Allocations
Ministerial Statement
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Nick Gibb Wealden Con | View |
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Devolution (Employment) (Scotland)
General Debate
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David Linden Aberdeen South SNP | View |
| September - 13-19 Sep (5 debates) | ||
| 19 Sep 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Departmental Response Times
Ministerial Statement
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Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab | View |
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Import of Dogs
General Debate
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Elliot Colburn Bolton West Con | View |
| 18 Sep 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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No formal bill name, but related to the process of setting precedence for Private Members’ Bills on ...
Bill Debate
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Christopher Chope Christchurch Con | View |
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Sites of Special Scientific Interest
Adjournment Debate
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Derek Thomas St Ives Con | View |
| 13 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Combined Sewer Overflows
Ministerial Statement
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Therese Coffey Con Con | View |