House of Commons Debates

898 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:

*
Ministerial Statements: Government ministers announce major policy decisions. Minister speaks -> Shadow Secretary responds -> MPs ask questions.
*
Urgent Questions: MPs ask pressing questions requiring immediate government response. MP asks -> Minister answers -> Follow-up questions.
*
Adjournment Debates: End-of-day debates where an MP raises a constituency concern. MP presents issue (15-30 mins) -> Minister responds.
*
General Debates: Multiple MPs debate legislation, budgets, or policies. Various speakers -> May include minister/shadow responses -> Sometimes ends with vote.

Year

Month

Tag

Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2021 - 28 Jun - 01 Nov (50 debates)
November - 01 Nov (1 debate)
01 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Ways and Means General Debate Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	View
October - 19-29 Oct (17 debates)
29 Oct 2021 (2 debates)
The Menopause (Support and Services) Bill Bill Debate Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	View
NHS Allergy Services Adjournment Debate Jon Cruddas Dagenham and Rainham Lab	Jon Cruddas Dagenham and Rainham Lab	View
28 Oct 2021 (2 debates)
North Tees Hospital Adjournment Debate Matt Vickers Stockton South Con	Matt Vickers Stockton South Con	View
Ways and Means General Debate Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	View
27 Oct 2021 (2 debates)
Ways and Means - Financial Statement Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Budget Resolutions General Debate Rachel Reeves Batley and Spen Lab	Rachel Reeves Batley and Spen Lab	View
26 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
Budget: Pre-announcement of Provisions Ministerial Statement Simon Clarke Skegness Con	Simon Clarke Skegness Con	View
25 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
NHS England Funding: Announcement to Media Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
22 Oct 2021 (3 debates)
Fire and Rehire (Prohibition) Bill Bill Debate Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab	Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab	View
Employment Bill - Clause on Fire and Rehire Bill Debate Barry Gardiner Brent North Lab	Barry Gardiner Brent North Lab	View
Immigration (Health and Social Care Staff) Bill General Debate None	None	View
21 Oct 2021 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Maggie Throup Wolverhampton South West Con	Maggie Throup Wolverhampton South West Con	View
World Menopause Month General Debate Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	View
20 Oct 2021 (3 debates)
Sexual Misconduct in the Police Ministerial Statement Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
Security Update Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
NHS Dentistry: Lincolnshire Adjournment Debate Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	View
19 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
Net Zero Strategy and Heat and Buildings Strategy Ministerial Statement Greg Hands Hove Con	Greg Hands Hove Con	View
September - 06-23 Sep (13 debates)
23 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Coronavirus: Education Setting Attendance and Support for Pupils Ministerial Statement Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	View
22 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Violence Against Women and Girls: Police Response Ministerial Statement Rachel Maclean Wolverhampton South East Con	Rachel Maclean Wolverhampton South East Con	View
21 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Working People’s Finances: Government Policy General Debate None	None	View
15 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Demutualisation of Liverpool Victoria Adjournment Debate Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op)	Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op)	View
14 Sep 2021 (3 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
Non-Disclosure Agreements (No. 2) General Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View
10 Sep 2021 (3 debates)
Education (Students' Right to Guidance) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Mark Jenkinson Workington Con	Mark Jenkinson Workington Con	View
Kettering General Hospital Adjournment Debate Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	View
Employment Bill General Debate None	None	View
09 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Afghanistan: FCDO Responses to Members Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
06 Sep 2021 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	View
Social Security Contributions and Benefits Bill - Clause 6 Bill Debate Richard Thomson Nairn, Cromarty and Dingwall SNP	Richard Thomson Nairn, Cromarty and Dingwall SNP	View
August - 18 Aug (1 debate)
18 Aug 2021 (1 debate)
Afghanistan General Debate Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
July - 01-22 Jul (14 debates)
22 Jul 2021 (4 debates)
Awarding Qualifications in 2021 and 2022 Ministerial Statement Nick Gibb Bognor Regis and Littlehampton Con	Nick Gibb Bognor Regis and Littlehampton Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	View
Review of the Gambling Act 2005 Adjournment Debate Scott Benton Blackpool South Con	Scott Benton Blackpool South Con	View
House of Commons Commission General Debate Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab	View
21 Jul 2021 (3 debates)
Strategy for Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Ministerial Statement Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
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
13 Jul 2021 (2 debates)
Armed Forces Bill - Clause 8 and various new clauses/amendments Bill Debate Stephanie Peacock Barnsley South Lab	Stephanie Peacock Barnsley South Lab	View
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
12 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Universities Bill Bill Debate Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
08 Jul 2021 (2 debates)
Afghanistan Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Electricity Network Grid Charges Adjournment Debate Alan Brown Kilmarnock and Loudoun SNP	Alan Brown Kilmarnock and Loudoun SNP	View
06 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	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 - 28-30 Jun (4 debates)
30 Jun 2021 (2 debates)
Flexible Working General Debate Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	View
Estimates Day General Debate Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	View
29 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Bereavement (Leave and Pay) General Debate Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	View
28 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View

Page 13 of 18

Show:

Prev Next