House of Commons Debates

612 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
2020 - 07 Jul - 01 Dec (50 debates)
December - 01 Dec (1 debate)
01 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Apologies General Debate John Howell Henley Con	John Howell Henley Con	View
November - 02-30 Nov (19 debates)
30 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Statutory Paid Bereavement Leave: Loss of Family Member Adjournment Debate Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	View
26 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
25 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Spending Review 2020 and OBR Forecast Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Mental Health Support: Policing Adjournment Debate Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	View
24 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
HMP Frankland: Covid-19 Adjournment Debate Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	View
National Health Service Reserve Staff General Debate Alan Mak Havant Con	Alan Mak Havant Con	View
23 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Winter Plan Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
19 Nov 2020 (4 debates)
DHSC Answers to Written Questions Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
Independent Reconfiguration Panel Adjournment Debate Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	View
International Men’s Day General Debate Ben Bradley Mansfield Con	Ben Bradley Mansfield Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Jeremy Wright Kenilworth and Southam Con	Jeremy Wright Kenilworth and Southam Con	View
18 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 General Debate Jo Churchill Barnstaple Con	Jo Churchill Barnstaple Con	View
17 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Continuity Trade Agreements: Parliamentary Scrutiny Ministerial Statement Greg Hands Hammersmith Con	Greg Hands Hammersmith Con	View
11 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 General Debate Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
10 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Armed Forces: Covid-19 Deployment Ministerial Statement Jeremy Quin Nottingham West Con	Jeremy Quin Nottingham West Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
05 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus Regulations: Assisted Deaths Abroad Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
04 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Public Health General Debate Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
02 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
October - 01-22 Oct (12 debates)
22 Oct 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19: Disparate Impact Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
Covid-19 General Debate Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
21 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Restrictions: South Yorkshire Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton Con	Edward Argar Melton Con	View
19 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Vaccine Misinformation Online Adjournment Debate Chris Elmore Bridgend Lab	Chris Elmore Bridgend Lab	View
16 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Care Quality Commission: Deaths in Mental Health Facilities Adjournment Debate James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
15 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock South Basildon and East Thurrock Con	Matthew Hancock South Basildon and East Thurrock Con	View
14 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Local Contact Tracing General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	View
13 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Public Health: Coronavirus Regulations General Debate Matthew Hancock South Basildon and East Thurrock Con	Matthew Hancock South Basildon and East Thurrock Con	View
12 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Queen Mary’s Hospital: Urgent Care Services Adjournment Debate Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	View
06 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Shotley Bridge Community Hospital Adjournment Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
05 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
01 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Fly-tipping: Penalties Adjournment Debate Paul Bristow Peterborough Con	Paul Bristow Peterborough Con	View
September - 01-30 Sep (10 debates)
30 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) General Debate Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
24 Sep 2020 (2 debates)
Gender Recognition Act Consultation Ministerial Statement Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con	Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con	View
NHS Hysteroscopy Treatment Adjournment Debate Lyn Brown Constituency Lab	Lyn Brown Constituency Lab	View
22 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
21 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
17 Sep 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Axial Spondyloarthritis Adjournment Debate Tom Randall Gedling Con	Tom Randall Gedling Con	View
10 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Church Commissioners General Debate James Sunderland Constituency Party	James Sunderland Constituency Party	View
01 Sep 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
Schools and Colleges: Qualification Results and Full Opening General Debate Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
July - 07-20 Jul (8 debates)
20 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus Response General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
15 Jul 2020 (2 debates)
Tree-lined Streets General Debate Chris Clarkson Heywood and Middleton Lab	Chris Clarkson Heywood and Middleton Lab	View
Covid-19: Future UK-EU Relationship General Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
14 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus Update General Debate Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
13 Jul 2020 (2 debates)
Independent Pharmacies Adjournment Debate Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	View
EU Exit: End of Transition Period General Debate Michael Gove Rotherham Con	Michael Gove Rotherham Con	View
09 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Independent Medicines and Medical Devices Safety Review General Debate Nadine Dorries Mid Bedfordshire Con	Nadine Dorries Mid Bedfordshire Con	View
07 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock Constituency Con	Matthew Hancock Constituency Con	View

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