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.

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2021 - 06 Jan - 26 Apr (41 debates)
April - 13-26 Apr (5 debates)
26 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
Public Health General Debate Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
19 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
14 Apr 2021 (2 debates)
NHS Pay Award (Report) General Debate Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	View
Prime Minister General Debate Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con	Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con	View
13 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in the Pandemic Adjournment Debate Danny Kruger East Wiltshire Reform	Danny Kruger East Wiltshire Reform	View
March - 02-25 Mar (10 debates)
25 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock Worcestershire South Con	Matthew Hancock Worcestershire South Con	View
18 Mar 2021 (2 debates)
Health and Social Care Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Data Transparency and Accountability: Covid-19 Ministerial Statement William Wragg Constituency Con	William Wragg Constituency Con	View
12 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
National Carers Strategy Adjournment Debate Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	View
09 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Government’s Publication of Contracts Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
08 Mar 2021 (2 debates)
NHS Staff Pay Ministerial Statement Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
Women’s Health Strategy Ministerial Statement Nadine Dorries South East Cambridgeshire Con	Nadine Dorries South East Cambridgeshire Con	View
04 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Ways and Means - Budget Resolutions and Economic SituationWays and Means General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
03 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation General Debate Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	View
02 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock South Basildon Con	Matthew Hancock South Basildon Con	View
February - 01-25 Feb (12 debates)
25 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Rough Sleeping General Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
24 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Covid Contracts: Judicial Review Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
22 Feb 2021 (3 debates)
Covid-19: Road Map Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Terminally Ill People: Access to Benefits Adjournment Debate Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	View
Covid-19 General Debate Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
11 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Future of Health and Care Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
09 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock South East Cambridgeshire Con	Matthew Hancock South East Cambridgeshire Con	View
08 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Zoos and Aquariums Adjournment Debate Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	View
04 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Vaccine Update Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Worcestershire Con	Nadhim Zahawi Worcestershire Con	View
03 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Bereavement Adjournment Debate Grahame Morris Easington Lab	Grahame Morris Easington Lab	View
02 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
01 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Covid Security at UK Borders General Debate Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
January - 06-27 Jan (14 debates)
27 Jan 2021 (3 debates)
Health Measures at UK Borders Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Medicines and Medical Devices Bill - Before Clause 1 Bill Debate Jo Churchill unknown constituency Con	Jo Churchill unknown constituency Con	View
21 Jan 2021 (2 debates)
Vaccine Roll-out Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock South Basildon and Chadwick Con	Matthew Hancock South Basildon and Chadwick Con	View
parliamentary Works sponsor body General Debate Florence Eshalomi Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Labour (Co-op)	Florence Eshalomi Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Labour (Co-op)	View
14 Jan 2021 (3 debates)
Vitamin D: Covid-19 Adjournment Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
Covid-19: Dental Services General Debate Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	View
13 Jan 2021 (2 debates)
Mental Health Act Reform Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
Discarded Human Organs General Debate Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP	Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP	View
12 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Response: Defence Support Ministerial Statement Ben Wallace Nottingham North Con	Ben Wallace Nottingham North Con	View
11 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Vaccinations Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	View
06 Jan 2021 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Public Health General Debate Matthew Hancock Waveney Con	Matthew Hancock Waveney Con	View
2020 - 02-30 Dec (9 debates)
December - 02-30 Dec (9 debates)
30 Dec 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Public Health General Debate None	None	View
17 Dec 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Bexleyheath and Crayford Con	Matthew Hancock Bexleyheath and Crayford Con	View
Christmas Adjournment General Debate David Amess Southend West Con	David Amess Southend West Con	View
14 Dec 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Bexleyheath and Crayford Con	Matthew Hancock Bexleyheath and Crayford Con	View
Covid-19 General Debate Jo Churchill Bury St Edmunds Con	Jo Churchill Bury St Edmunds Con	View
10 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Ockenden Review Ministerial Statement Nadine Dorries Mid Bedfordshire Con	Nadine Dorries Mid Bedfordshire Con	View
08 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-out Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Waveney Con	Matthew Hancock Waveney Con	View
02 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus Vaccine Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Folkestone and Hythe Con	Matthew Hancock Folkestone and Hythe Con	View

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