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.

Year

Month

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2021 - 12 May - 15 Sep (50 debates)
September - 06-15 Sep (12 debates)
15 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Abuse of Public-facing Workers (Offences) General Debate Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab	Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab	View
14 Sep 2021 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Con Con	Sajid Javid Con Con	View
Health and Social Care Levy Bill - Clause related to the introduction of a new 1.25% health and soci... Bill Debate Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
13 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Vaccinations: 12 to 15-year-olds Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	View
10 Sep 2021 (3 debates)
Vaccine Damage Payments (Amendment) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
Kettering General Hospital Adjournment Debate Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	View
Climate and Ecology Bill General Debate John Smith London Con	John Smith London Con	View
08 Sep 2021 (2 debates)
Covid Vaccine Passports Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	View
Ways and Means General Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
06 Sep 2021 (3 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	View
Afghanistan Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Medicinal Cannabis Adjournment Debate Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	View
July - 01-22 Jul (16 debates)
22 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	View
21 Jul 2021 (2 debates)
NHS Update Ministerial Statement Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Pension Transfers (Parliamentary And Health Service Ombudsman... General Debate David Johnston Wantage Con	David Johnston Wantage Con	View
19 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	View
14 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Health and Care Bill - Unspecified Bill Debate Sajid Javid Constituency Con	Sajid Javid Constituency Con	View
13 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
National Health Service General Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
12 Jul 2021 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid West Bromwich West Con	Sajid Javid West Bromwich West Con	View
Public Health England: Relocation to Harlow Adjournment Debate Robert Halfon Harlow Con	Robert Halfon Harlow Con	View
08 Jul 2021 (2 debates)
International Travel Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Hastings and Rye Con	Grant Shapps Hastings and Rye Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	View
07 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Contracts and Public Inquiry General Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
06 Jul 2021 (3 debates)
Covid-19: Education Settings Ministerial Statement Gavin Williamson Stone Con	Gavin Williamson Stone Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
Covid-19 Vaccines: Nepal Adjournment Debate Virendra Sharma Ealing, Southall Lab	Virendra Sharma Ealing, Southall Lab	View
05 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
01 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
June - 07-29 Jun (12 debates)
29 Jun 2021 (2 debates)
Emergency Covid Contracts Ministerial Statement Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	View
NHS Integrated Care System Boundaries Adjournment Debate Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con	Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con	View
28 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
24 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Use of Patient Data Adjournment Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
17 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Miscarriage Research: The Lancet Adjournment Debate Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab	Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab	View
16 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
15 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-Secure Borders General Debate Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
14 Jun 2021 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Health Protection (Coronavirus, England) Regulations 2021 Bill Debate None	None	View
09 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Prime Minister General Debate Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	View
08 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Kettering General Hospital Adjournment Debate Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	View
07 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
May - 12-27 May (10 debates)
27 May 2021 (3 debates)
Covid-19: Government Handling and Preparedness Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock East Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock East Suffolk Con	View
Dementia Action Week General Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
Obesity Strategy 2020 General Debate Jo Churchill Basingstoke Con	Jo Churchill Basingstoke Con	View
25 May 2021 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	View
NHS Dentistry: Waveney Adjournment Debate Peter Aldous Waveney Con	Peter Aldous Waveney Con	View
19 May 2021 (2 debates)
Walley’s Quarry: Response of the Environment Agency Adjournment Debate Aaron Bell Newcastle-under-Lyme Con	Aaron Bell Newcastle-under-Lyme Con	View
A Plan for the NHS and Social Care General Debate Eleanor Laing Constituency Con	Eleanor Laing Constituency Con	View
18 May 2021 (1 debate)
Anderson School (Chigwell) Adjournment Debate Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con	Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con	View
17 May 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
12 May 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View

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