House of Commons Debates

907 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
2022 - 05 Jan - 13 Jun (47 debates)
June - 06-13 Jun (7 debates)
13 Jun 2022 (2 debates)
Government Food Strategy Ministerial Statement George Eustice Constituency Con	George Eustice Constituency Con	View
Business of the House (private members’ Bills) General Debate Peter Bone Wellingborough Con	Peter Bone Wellingborough Con	View
09 Jun 2022 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Philip Dunne Wells Con	Philip Dunne Wells Con	View
08 Jun 2022 (1 debate)
Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill Bill Debate Michael Gove Constituency Con	Michael Gove Constituency Con	View
07 Jun 2022 (1 debate)
Great British Railways Headquarters: Stockton Bid General Debate Matt Vickers Stockton South Con	Matt Vickers Stockton South Con	View
06 Jun 2022 (2 debates)
North Sea Oil and Gas Producers: Investment Allowances Ministerial Statement Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	Lucy Frazer Constituency Con	View
Hospitality Industry: Liverpool Adjournment Debate Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab	Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab	View
May - 10-19 May (7 debates)
19 May 2022 (2 debates)
East Suffolk and Wherry Railway Lines Adjournment Debate Peter Aldous Waveney Con	Peter Aldous Waveney Con	View
NATO and International Security General Debate Ben Wallace Dorset West Con	Ben Wallace Dorset West Con	View
18 May 2022 (1 debate)
Achieving Economic Growth General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	View
17 May 2022 (1 debate)
Child Maintenance Arrears Adjournment Debate Kieran Mullan Bexhill and Battle Con	Kieran Mullan Bexhill and Battle Con	View
12 May 2022 (1 debate)
Fairness at Work and Power in Communities General Debate Paul Scully Havant Con	Paul Scully Havant Con	View
11 May 2022 (1 debate)
Preventing Crime and Delivering Justice General Debate Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
10 May 2022 (1 debate)
Debate on the Address General Debate Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
April - 19-20 Apr (2 debates)
20 Apr 2022 (1 debate)
COP26 General Debate Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab	Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab	View
19 Apr 2022 (1 debate)
UK City of Culture: Southampton’s Bid Adjournment Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
March - 01-18 Mar (12 debates)
18 Mar 2022 (2 debates)
The Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Carrying Disabled Persons) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Jeremy Wright Kenilworth and Southam Con	Jeremy Wright Kenilworth and Southam Con	View
Accelerated Payment Notices Adjournment Debate Steven Baker Wantage Con	Steven Baker Wantage Con	View
17 Mar 2022 (3 debates)
Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
P&O Ferries Ministerial Statement Robert Courts Westbury Con	Robert Courts Westbury Con	View
Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation Ministerial Statement Dominic Raab Springfield Con	Dominic Raab Springfield Con	View
16 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
Cost of Living Increases General Debate Stephen Flynn Aberdeen South SNP	Stephen Flynn Aberdeen South SNP	View
10 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
National Shipbuilding Strategy Ministerial Statement Jeremy Quin Constituency Con	Jeremy Quin Constituency Con	View
09 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
Shared Transport: Government Policy Objectives Adjournment Debate Ben Bradshaw Exeter Lab	Ben Bradshaw Exeter Lab	View
08 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
National Insurance Contributions Increase General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	View
02 Mar 2022 (2 debates)
Prime Minister General Debate Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
Firearms and Hate Crime General Debate Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	View
01 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
National Insurance Contributions Bill - Clause 7 Bill Debate James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	View
February - 01-10 Feb (10 debates)
10 Feb 2022 (2 debates)
Government Contracts: Randox Laboratories Ministerial Statement Maggie Throup Nottingham South Con	Maggie Throup Nottingham South Con	View
Dementia Research in the UK General Debate Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	View
09 Feb 2022 (2 debates)
North Sea Oil and Gas Ministerial Statement Greg Hands Hammersmith Con	Greg Hands Hammersmith Con	View
Neonatal Leave and Pay Adjournment Debate Luke Hall Thornbury and Yate Con	Luke Hall Thornbury and Yate Con	View
08 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Cost of Living and Food Insecurity General Debate Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op)	Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op)	View
07 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Dentist Industry and NHS Backlogs Adjournment Debate Andy Carter Warrington South Lab	Andy Carter Warrington South Lab	View
04 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
03 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Economic Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
02 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Levelling Up Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
01 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Oil and Gas Producers: Windfall Tax General Debate None	None	View
January - 05-19 Jan (9 debates)
19 Jan 2022 (2 debates)
Prisons (Violence) General Debate Grahame Morris Easington Lab	Grahame Morris Easington Lab	View
COP26 General Debate Colum Eastwood Foyle Social Democratic & Labour Party	Colum Eastwood Foyle Social Democratic & Labour Party	View
18 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
Coronavirus Grant Schemes: Fraud Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
14 Jan 2022 (2 debates)
The Disability Discrimination (Private Hire Vehicles) Bill Bill Debate Jeremy Wright Kenilworth and Southam Con	Jeremy Wright Kenilworth and Southam Con	View
Private Rental Market Adjournment Debate Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab	View
13 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
Public Prosecution Service and Legacy in Northern Ireland Adjournment Debate Johnny Mercer Plymouth, Moor View Con	Johnny Mercer Plymouth, Moor View Con	View
11 Jan 2022 (2 debates)
Household Energy Bills: VAT General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	View
Reducing Costs for Businesses General Debate Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	View
05 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Blyth Valley Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Blyth Valley Con	View
2021 - 16 Dec (3 debates)
December - 16 Dec (3 debates)
16 Dec 2021 (3 debates)
Covid-19: Government Support for Business Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Animal Testing Adjournment Debate Margaret Ferrier Rutherglen and Hamilton West SNP	Margaret Ferrier Rutherglen and Hamilton West SNP	View
Backbench Business - Christmas AdjournmentBackbench Business General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View

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