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

Tag

Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2020 - 17 Mar - 15 Sep (50 debates)
September - 01-15 Sep (5 debates)
15 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Constituency Con	Matthew Hancock Constituency Con	View
10 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update General Debate None	None	View
08 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
01 Sep 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
Immigration (Health and Social Care Staff) General Debate Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	View
July - 07-21 Jul (11 debates)
21 Jul 2020 (2 debates)
Misuse of Nitrous Oxide Adjournment Debate Rosie Duffield Canterbury Ind	Rosie Duffield Canterbury Ind	View
BBC General Debate Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem	Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem	View
20 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus Response General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
16 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update General Debate None	None	View
15 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
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 (2 debates)
Ipswich Hospital: Orthopaedic Services Adjournment Debate Tom Hunt Ipswich Lab	Tom Hunt Ipswich Lab	View
Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock Constituency Con	Matthew Hancock Constituency Con	View
June - 02-29 Jun (14 debates)
29 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
25 Jun 2020 (2 debates)
Health and Social Care Workers: Recognition and Reward General Debate Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab	Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab	Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab	View
24 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Testing of NHS and Social Care Staff General Debate Jon Ashworth Chorley Lab	Jon Ashworth Chorley Lab	View
23 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update General Debate Boris Johnson 12:33:00 Con	Boris Johnson 12:33:00 Con	View
18 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Dawn Butler Brent East Lab	Dawn Butler Brent East Lab	View
17 Jun 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19: Asylum Seeker Services in Glasgow Adjournment Debate Chris Stephens Glasgow South West SNP	Chris Stephens Glasgow South West SNP	View
Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock South East Hampshire Con	Matthew Hancock South East Hampshire Con	View
15 Jun 2020 (2 debates)
Social Distancing: 2 Metre Rule General Debate Greg Clark Tunbridge Wells Con	Greg Clark Tunbridge Wells Con	View
Public Health General Debate Jo Churchill Broxtowe Con	Jo Churchill Broxtowe Con	View
08 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: R Rate and Lockdown Measures General Debate Matthew Hancock Filton and Bradley Stoke Con	Matthew Hancock Filton and Bradley Stoke Con	View
04 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Public Health England Review: Covid-19 Disparities Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
03 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: UK Border Health Measures General Debate Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
02 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Response General Debate Matthew Hancock Eddisbury Con	Matthew Hancock Eddisbury Con	View
May - 04-19 May (12 debates)
19 May 2020 (2 debates)
Coronavirus and Care Homes Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
Human Tissue General Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
18 May 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Response General Debate Matthew Hancock Chorley Con	Matthew Hancock Chorley Con	View
12 May 2020 (2 debates)
Hybrid Proceedings (Extension of Temporary Orders) General Debate None	None	View
Covid-19 General Debate None	None	View
11 May 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 General Debate Penny Mordaunt Rochford and Southend East Con	Penny Mordaunt Rochford and Southend East Con	View
Covid-19: Strategy General Debate Boris Johnson 15:31:00 Con	Boris Johnson 15:31:00 Con	View
06 May 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: International Response General Debate Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	View
05 May 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update General Debate Jon Ashworth Derby South Lab	Jon Ashworth Derby South Lab	View
04 May 2020 (3 debates)
CABINET OFFICE General Debate Grahame Morris Easington Lab	Grahame Morris Easington Lab	View
Public Health General Debate None	None	View
Public Health General Debate Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
April - 22-28 Apr (2 debates)
28 Apr 2020 (1 debate)
Public Services Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
22 Apr 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Response General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
March - 17-24 Mar (6 debates)
24 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
23 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
A& E Departments: Staffing Adjournment Debate Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	View
18 Mar 2020 (3 debates)
Children (Access to Treatment) General Debate Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab	Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab	View
Local Government Responsibilities: Public Services General Debate Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	View
Statutory Sick Pay and Protection for Workers General Debate Margaret Greenwood 12:49:00 Lab	Margaret Greenwood 12:49:00 Lab	View
17 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Economic Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View

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