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:

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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 - 01 Mar - 24 Jun (50 debates)
June - 07-24 Jun (15 debates)
24 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership General Debate Elizabeth Truss congratulations on her work in trade agreements Con	Elizabeth Truss congratulations on her work in trade agreements Con	View
23 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Social Care Reform Ministerial Statement Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
22 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
McVitie’s Tollcross Factory Adjournment Debate David Linden Glasgow East SNP	David Linden Glasgow East SNP	View
21 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Protecting Britain’s Steel Industry General Debate Emily Thornberry Islington South and Finsbury Lab	Emily Thornberry Islington South and Finsbury Lab	View
17 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
House of Commons Commission General Debate Sheryll Murray East Devon Con	Sheryll Murray East Devon Con	View
16 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Economy Update Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
14 Jun 2021 (2 debates)
The National Insurance Contributions Bill - Opening of debate on the entire bill Bill Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
Antisocial Behaviour (Vehicles) Adjournment Debate Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Lab	Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Lab	View
10 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Aviation, Travel and Tourism Industries General Debate Robert Courts Oxford West and Abingdon Con	Robert Courts Oxford West and Abingdon Con	View
09 Jun 2021 (2 debates)
Prime Minister General Debate Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	View
Protecting the Public and Justice for Victims General Debate David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
08 Jun 2021 (3 debates)
Employment Rights Ministerial Statement Paul Scully West Cornwall Con	Paul Scully West Cornwall Con	View
British Council Ministerial Statement Nigel Adams South West Bedfordshire Con	Nigel Adams South West Bedfordshire Con	View
House of Commons Commission (External Members) General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
07 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Education Recovery Ministerial Statement Gavin Williamson Stone Con	Gavin Williamson Stone Con	View
May - 12-27 May (8 debates)
27 May 2021 (1 debate)
Dementia Action Week General Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
25 May 2021 (2 debates)
NHS Dentistry: Waveney Adjournment Debate Peter Aldous Waveney Con	Peter Aldous Waveney Con	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
19 May 2021 (1 debate)
Post Office Update Ministerial Statement Paul Scully Wantage Con	Paul Scully Wantage Con	View
18 May 2021 (1 debate)
10-point Plan: Six Months On Ministerial Statement Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	View
17 May 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
13 May 2021 (1 debate)
Levelling-up Fund: Rother Valley Adjournment Debate Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	View
12 May 2021 (1 debate)
Debate on the Address General Debate Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
April - 13-28 Apr (9 debates)
28 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
National Minimum Wage Enforcement Adjournment Debate Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	View
22 Apr 2021 (2 debates)
Armed Forces Bill: Special Report Ministerial Statement James Sunderland Bracknell Con	James Sunderland Bracknell Con	View
Commonwealth War Graves Commission: Historical Inequalities Report Ministerial Statement Ben Wallace Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Con	Ben Wallace Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Con	View
20 Apr 2021 (2 debates)
Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
Afghanistan Ministerial Statement Tobias Ellwood Wantage Con	Tobias Ellwood Wantage Con	View
19 Apr 2021 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
Gender Pension Gap Adjournment Debate Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	View
14 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
NHS Pay Award (Report) General Debate Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	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 - 01-25 Mar (18 debates)
25 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
UK Steel Production: Greensill Capital Ministerial Statement Kwasi Kwarteng City of London Con	Kwasi Kwarteng City of London Con	View
23 Mar 2021 (2 debates)
First-Aid (Mental Health) General Debate Dean Russell Watford Con	Dean Russell Watford Con	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
22 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Integrated Review: Defence Command Paper Ministerial Statement Ben Wallace Epsom and Ewell Con	Ben Wallace Epsom and Ewell Con	View
18 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Health and Social Care Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
17 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Education Employment (Accompaniment To Hearings) General Debate Brendan Clarke-Smith Erewash Con	Brendan Clarke-Smith Erewash Con	View
15 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
UK Renewables: Critical Minerals Adjournment Debate Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Lab	Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Lab	View
12 Mar 2021 (2 debates)
Apprenticeships (Transparency) Bill - Clause 3 Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
National Carers Strategy Adjournment Debate Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	View
11 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Concussion in Sport Adjournment Debate Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	View
09 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Workplace Protection Adjournment Debate Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	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 (2 debates)
Ways and Means Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
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: Statutory Sick Pay Adjournment Debate Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	View
01 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Maternity Leave (Attorney General) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	View

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