House of Commons Debates
631 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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| 2021 - 06-21 Jan (5 debates) | ||
| January - 06-21 Jan (5 debates) | ||
| 21 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Church Commissioners
General Debate
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Taiwo Owatemi Coventry North West Lab | View |
| 14 Jan 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Aid Beneficiaries
Ministerial Statement
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Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab | View |
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Vitamin D: Covid-19
Adjournment Debate
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David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con | View |
| 12 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Xinjiang: Forced Labour
Ministerial Statement
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Dominic Raab Arundel and South Downs Con | View |
| 06 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House (Today)
General Debate
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Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab | View |
| 2020 - 09 Sep - 30 Dec (45 debates) | ||
| December - 01-30 Dec (14 debates) | ||
| 30 Dec 2020 (2 debates) | ||
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Covid-19 Update
Ministerial Statement
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Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con | View |
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Business of the House (Today)
General Debate
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None | View |
| 16 Dec 2020 (3 debates) | ||
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Immigration Rules: Supported Accommodation
Ministerial Statement
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Chris Philp Conservative Con | View |
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Uyghur Slave Labour: Xinjiang
Ministerial Statement
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Nigel Adams Selby and Ainsty Con | View |
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Arms (Exports and Remote Warfare)
General Debate
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Alyn Smith Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP | View |
| 15 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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National Trust: 125th Anniversary
Adjournment Debate
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Derek Thomas St Ives Con | View |
| 10 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Future Relationship with the EU
Ministerial Statement
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Penny Mordaunt South West Wiltshire Con | View |
| 09 Dec 2020 (2 debates) | ||
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UN Mission in Mali: Armed Forces Deployment
Ministerial Statement
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James Heappey Constituency Con | View |
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EU Withdrawal Agreement
General Debate
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Michael Gove Spelwell Con | View |
| 08 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Arrest of Egyptian Human Rights Advocates
Adjournment Debate
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Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab | View |
| 07 Dec 2020 (2 debates) | ||
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UK-EU Future Relationship Negotiations and Transition Period
Ministerial Statement
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Penny Mordaunt South East Hampshire Con | View |
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Hong Kong: Sentencing of Pro-democracy Activists
Ministerial Statement
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Nigel Adams Wilts Wiltshire Con | View |
| 02 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Coronavirus Vaccine
Ministerial Statement
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Matthew Hancock Folkestone and Hythe Con | View |
| 01 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House (Today)
General Debate
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None | View |
| November - 03-30 Nov (14 debates) | ||
| 30 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Patrick Finucane: Supreme Court Judgment
Ministerial Statement
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Brandon Lewis South Suffolk Con | View |
| 26 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Official Development Assistance
Ministerial Statement
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Dominic Raab Constituency Con | View |
| 25 Nov 2020 (2 debates) | ||
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Spending Review 2020 and OBR Forecast
Ministerial Statement
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |
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Mental Health Support: Policing
Adjournment Debate
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Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con | View |
| 19 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Integrated Review
Ministerial Statement
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Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con | View |
| 18 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Supported Accommodation
General Debate
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Steve McCabe Birmingham, Selly Oak Lab | View |
| 12 Nov 2020 (3 debates) | ||
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Hong Kong
Ministerial Statement
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Nigel Adams Bedford Con | View |
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Her Majesty the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Ministerial Statement
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Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab | View |
| 11 Nov 2020 (3 debates) | ||
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Covid-19 Lockdown: Homelessness and Rough Sleepers
Ministerial Statement
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Kelly Tolhurst Rochester and Strood Con | View |
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Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and Society
General Debate
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James Heappey Wells Con | View |
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Supported Housing (Regulation)
General Debate
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Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab | View |
| 09 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Jonathan Taylor: SBM Offshore
Ministerial Statement
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Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con | View |
| 03 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
| October - 01-22 Oct (7 debates) | ||
| 22 Oct 2020 (2 debates) | ||
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Down Syndrome Awareness Month
Adjournment Debate
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Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP | View |
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Covid-19
General Debate
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Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con | View |
| 20 Oct 2020 (2 debates) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab | View |
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Equal Pay (Information and Claims)
General Debate
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Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 15 Oct 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Ministry of Defence Tenants: Evictions
Adjournment Debate
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Stephen Crabb Preseli Pembrokeshire Con | View |
| 06 Oct 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Shotley Bridge Community Hospital
Adjournment Debate
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Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con | View |
| 01 Oct 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19 Update and Hospitality Curfew
Ministerial Statement
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Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con | View |
| September - 09-29 Sep (10 debates) | ||
| 29 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Students’ Return to Universities
Ministerial Statement
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Gavin Williamson Stone Con | View |
| 24 Sep 2020 (3 debates) | ||
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Belarus: Presidential Elections
Ministerial Statement
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Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con | View |
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Occupied Palestinian Territories
General Debate
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Stephen Kinnock Aberafan Maesteg Lab | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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None | View |
| 23 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (TODAY )
General Debate
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Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con | View |
| 21 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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ARM: Foreign Acquisition
Adjournment Debate
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Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab | View |
| 15 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Digitally Altered Body Images
General Debate
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Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con | View |
| 14 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Steel Industry
Adjournment Debate
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Jessica Morden Newport East Lab | View |
| 10 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Church Commissioners
General Debate
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Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab | View |
| 09 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Detention of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang
Adjournment Debate
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Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab | View |