House of Commons Debates

697 main chamber debates on legislation and government business

What are House of Commons Debates?

House of Commons debates 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.

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2020 - 11 May - 07 Oct (50 debates)
October - 05-07 Oct (5 debates)
07 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Public Health General Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
06 Oct 2020 (3 debates)
Areas with Additional Public Health Restrictions: Economic Support Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Shotley Bridge Community Hospital Adjournment Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
Public Health General Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
05 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
September - 01-30 Sep (13 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
29 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Problem Drug Use General Debate Tommy Sheppard Edinburgh East SNP	Tommy Sheppard Edinburgh East SNP	View
28 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
24 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
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
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		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		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)
Church Commissioners General Debate Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	View
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
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 - 11-19 May (7 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		View
Covid-19 General Debate		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

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