House of Commons Debates

934 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 - 11-27 Jan (12 debates)
January - 11-27 Jan (12 debates)
27 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
Ministerial Interests (Emergency Powers) General Debate Owen Thompson North East Cambridgeshire SNP	Owen Thompson North East Cambridgeshire SNP	View
25 Jan 2021 (2 debates)
Council Tax: Government’s Proposed Increase General Debate Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
Covid-19: Limited Company Directors General Debate Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP	Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP	View
19 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
Trade Bill - After Clause 2 - Northern Ireland: Non-Discrimination in Goods and Services Bill Debate Greg Hands Chelsea and Fulham Con	Greg Hands Chelsea and Fulham Con	View
14 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Fishing Industry Ministerial Statement George Eustice Con Con	George Eustice Con Con	View
13 Jan 2021 (2 debates)
Small Business Support: Covid-19 Adjournment Debate Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	View
Covid-19 Financial Assistance (Gaps in Support) General Debate Tracy Brabin Barnsley Central Lab	Tracy Brabin Barnsley Central Lab	View
12 Jan 2021 (3 debates)
Xinjiang: Forced Labour Ministerial Statement Dominic Raab Arundel and South Downs Con	Dominic Raab Arundel and South Downs Con	View
South Downs National Park: 10th Anniversary Adjournment Debate Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
Abolition of Business Rates General Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
11 Jan 2021 (2 debates)
Economic Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Global Britain General Debate Elizabeth Truss South East Cambridgeshire Con	Elizabeth Truss South East Cambridgeshire Con	View
2020 - 08 Oct - 17 Dec (38 debates)
December - 02-17 Dec (13 debates)
17 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
16 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Border Carbon Adjustment Tariffs and Decarbonisation Adjournment Debate Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con	Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con	View
15 Dec 2020 (2 debates)
Online Harms Consultation Ministerial Statement Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
10 Dec 2020 (2 debates)
Future Relationship with the EU Ministerial Statement Penny Mordaunt South West Wiltshire Con	Penny Mordaunt South West Wiltshire Con	View
The Future of the High Street General Debate Kelly Tolhurst Rochester and Strood Con	Kelly Tolhurst Rochester and Strood Con	View
09 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
EU Withdrawal Agreement General Debate Michael Gove Spelwell Con	Michael Gove Spelwell Con	View
08 Dec 2020 (2 debates)
Arrest of Egyptian Human Rights Advocates Adjournment Debate Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab	Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab	View
BBC (Transparency) General Debate Alun Cairns Vale of Clwyd Con	Alun Cairns Vale of Clwyd Con	View
07 Dec 2020 (2 debates)
UK-EU Future Relationship Negotiations and Transition Period Ministerial Statement Penny Mordaunt South East Hampshire Con	Penny Mordaunt South East Hampshire Con	View
Hong Kong: Sentencing of Pro-democracy Activists Ministerial Statement Nigel Adams Wilts Wiltshire Con	Nigel Adams Wilts Wiltshire Con	View
03 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Digital Infrastructure, Connectivity and Accessibility General Debate Esther McVey Tatton Con	Esther McVey Tatton Con	View
02 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Arcadia and Debenhams: Business Support and Job Retention Ministerial Statement Paul Scully Worcester Con	Paul Scully Worcester Con	View
November - 02-30 Nov (17 debates)
30 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Agricultural Transition Plan Ministerial Statement George Eustice Constituency Con	George Eustice Constituency Con	View
Statutory Paid Bereavement Leave: Loss of Family Member Adjournment Debate Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	View
26 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Official Development Assistance Ministerial Statement Dominic Raab Constituency Con	Dominic Raab Constituency Con	View
25 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Spending Review 2020 and OBR Forecast Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement General Debate Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con	Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con	View
19 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Integrated Review Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
18 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Exiting the European Union (Energy Conservation) General Debate Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	View
17 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Continuity Trade Agreements: Parliamentary Scrutiny Ministerial Statement Greg Hands Hammersmith Con	Greg Hands Hammersmith Con	View
11 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and Society General Debate James Heappey Wells Con	James Heappey Wells Con	View
10 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
09 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Future of Financial Services Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Small Breweries Relief Adjournment Debate Liz Saville-Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC	Liz Saville-Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC	View
05 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Economy Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP	Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP	View
04 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Emergency Transport and Travel Measures in London Boroughs Adjournment Debate Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab	Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab	View
02 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
October - 08-23 Oct (8 debates)
23 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
London’s Economic Recovery: Covid-19 Adjournment Debate Felicity Buchan Kensington Con	Felicity Buchan Kensington Con	View
22 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Economy Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
20 Oct 2020 (2 debates)
Remote Education: Self-isolating Pupils Adjournment Debate Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	View
Equal Pay (Information and Claims) General Debate Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	View
19 Oct 2020 (2 debates)
EU Exit: Negotiations and the Joint Committee Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
Vaccine Misinformation Online Adjournment Debate Chris Elmore Bridgend Lab	Chris Elmore Bridgend Lab	View
14 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Economic Support Package General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
08 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Support Measures General Debate Julian Knight Solihull Con	Julian Knight Solihull Con	View

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