Debates and questions in the Commons
How many free votes have there been in the House of Commons? Which MPs have led the debate on the Queen's Speech? This selection of research briefings provides data on the different types of debates in the House of Commons.
Number of urgent questions in the House of Commons since 1997
List of the number of urgent questions granted by the Speaker in each Parliament since 1997
Emergency debates in the House of Commons since 1979
List of successful applications for emergency debates in the House of Commons, including links to the debate in Hansard
Commons Opposition Day debates since 1992
List of Opposition Day debates in the House of Commons by party and by session
Maiden speeches in the House of Commons since 1918
Outlines the maiden speeches made by newly elected MPs in the House of Commons from 1918 to present day
Queen's Speech: Commons Proposers and Seconders
List of backbenchers who have been given the honour of moving the motion for a Debate on the Address since 1900
Budget debates and finance bills since 1968
Information on Budget debates and details progress of finance bills though both Houses. Includes length of speech and duration of debate
Free votes in the House of Commons since 1997
List of known free, or un-whipped, votes in the House of Commons from 1997 to present day
Number of divisions in the House of Commons since 1945
Notes the number of divisions (votes) by session in the House of Commons, including deferred divisions, from 1945 to present day