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.

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2020 - 09 Jan - 17 Mar (29 debates)
March - 02-17 Mar (11 debates)
17 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Budget Resolutions General Debate Grant Shapps East Yorkshire Con	Grant Shapps East Yorkshire Con	View
16 Mar 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
Ways and Means General Debate Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
12 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Ways and Means General Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
11 Mar 2020 (2 debates)
Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock Chorley Con	Matthew Hancock Chorley Con	View
Budget Resolutions General Debate Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind	Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind	View
10 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Hannah Bardell Dunfermline East SNP	Hannah Bardell Dunfermline East SNP	View
09 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus General Debate Jon Ashworth Derby South Lab	Jon Ashworth Derby South Lab	View
04 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Health Inequalities General Debate Jonathan Ashworth Leicester South Lab	Jonathan Ashworth Leicester South Lab	View
03 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock Waveney Con	Matthew Hancock Waveney Con	View
02 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
British Citizens Imprisoned Overseas and Coronavirus General Debate Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	View
February - 03-26 Feb (10 debates)
26 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock South Basildon Con	Matthew Hancock South Basildon Con	View
25 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
East Leake Health Centre Adjournment Debate Ruth Edwards Rushcliffe Con	Ruth Edwards Rushcliffe Con	View
24 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Points-based Immigration System General Debate Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
13 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Maternity Services: East Kent General Debate Roger Gale Herne Bay and Sandwich Con	Roger Gale Herne Bay and Sandwich Con	View
11 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Wuhan Coronavirus Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
10 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
GP Provision: Pilsley Adjournment Debate Mark Fletcher Bolsover Con	Mark Fletcher Bolsover Con	View
06 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Historical Stillbirth Burials and Cremations General Debate Nadine Dorries South East Cambridgeshire Con	Nadine Dorries South East Cambridgeshire Con	View
04 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Paterson Inquiry General Debate Nadine Dorries Hastings and Rye Con	Nadine Dorries Hastings and Rye Con	View
03 Feb 2020 (2 debates)
Wuhan Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock South Basildon Con	Matthew Hancock South Basildon Con	View
Global Britain General Debate Dominic Raab Arundel and South Downs Con	Dominic Raab Arundel and South Downs Con	View
January - 09-23 Jan (8 debates)
23 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Wuhan Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock Waveney Con	Matthew Hancock Waveney Con	View
21 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Stepping Hill Hospital Adjournment Debate William Wragg Hazel Grove Con	William Wragg Hazel Grove Con	View
16 Jan 2020 (2 debates)
Health and Social Care General Debate Jon Ashworth Leicester West Lab	Jon Ashworth Leicester West Lab	View
Northern Ireland Executive Formation General Debate Julian Smith Skipton and Ripon Con	Julian Smith Skipton and Ripon Con	View
15 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Ockenden Review of Maternity Care: Shrewsbury and Telford Adjournment Debate Lucy Allan Telford Con	Lucy Allan Telford Con	View
09 Jan 2020 (3 debates)
Hospital Improvement Plans: VAT Rules Adjournment Debate Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	View
Football Association and Bet365 General Debate Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	View
Exiting the European Union General Debate Andy Carter Q1 Con	Andy Carter Q1 Con	View
2016 - 21 Mar - 24 Nov (6 debates)
November - 03-24 Nov (2 debates)
24 Nov 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	View
03 Nov 2016 (1 debate)
A&E DEPARTMENTS: WINTER PRESSURE General Debate Sarah Wollaston Totnes Con	Sarah Wollaston Totnes Con	View
October - 27 Oct (1 debate)
27 Oct 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS - YOUNG PEOPLE’S MENTAL HEALTHBACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
June - 28 Jun (1 debate)
28 Jun 2016 (1 debate)
BEDFORD HOSPITAL Adjournment Debate Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	View
April - 12 Apr (1 debate)
12 Apr 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	View
March - 21 Mar (1 debate)
21 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
Budget Changes General Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View

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