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
2020 - 08 Jul - 24 Nov (50 debates)
November - 03-24 Nov (7 debates)
24 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
National Health Service Reserve Staff General Debate Alan Mak Havant Con	Alan Mak Havant Con	View
11 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Coventry Blitz: 80th Anniversary Adjournment Debate Colleen Fletcher Coventry North East Lab	Colleen Fletcher Coventry North East Lab	View
10 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
05 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Economy Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
04 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Employment (Dismissal and Re-employment) General Debate Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	View
03 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Lockdown: Economic Support Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
October - 01-23 Oct (13 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 (3 debates)
Covid-19: Economy Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Adjournment Debate Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP	Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP	View
Covid-19 General Debate Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
21 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Hedge End Train Station: Accessibility Adjournment Debate Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con	Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con	View
20 Oct 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Folkestone and Hythe Con	Matthew Hancock Folkestone and Hythe Con	View
Equal Pay (Information and Claims) General Debate Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	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
13 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Public Health Restrictions: Government Economic Support Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
06 Oct 2020 (2 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
01 Oct 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update and Hospitality Curfew Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Lifetime Skills Guarantee and Post-16 Education Ministerial Statement Gavin Williamson Stone Con	Gavin Williamson Stone Con	View
September - 01-30 Sep (23 debates)
30 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Business Standards General Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
29 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Students’ Return to Universities Ministerial Statement Gavin Williamson Stone Con	Gavin Williamson Stone Con	View
28 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Fracking: Rother Valley Adjournment Debate Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	View
24 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
The Economy Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
23 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
EU Exit: End of Transition Period Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	View
22 Sep 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Grassroots Arts and Culture: Luton General Debate Rachel Hopkins Luton South Lab	Rachel Hopkins Luton South Lab	View
21 Sep 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
ARM: Foreign Acquisition Adjournment Debate Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab	Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab	View
17 Sep 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Support for Self-employed and Freelance Workers General Debate Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green	Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green	View
16 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Sentencing White Paper Ministerial Statement Robert Buckland South Swindon Con	Robert Buckland South Swindon Con	View
15 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Constituency Con	Matthew Hancock Constituency Con	View
14 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
UK Steel Industry Adjournment Debate Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	View
10 Sep 2020 (3 debates)
Manchester Piccadilly to Rose Hill Marple Trains Adjournment Debate William Wragg Hazel Grove Con	William Wragg Hazel Grove Con	View
Backbench Business - Aviation SectorBackbench Business General Debate Huw Merriman Wealden Con	Huw Merriman Wealden Con	View
Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body General Debate Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	View
09 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Protection of Jobs and Businesses General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
07 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Birmingham Attacks and Extinction Rebellion Protests General Debate None	None	View
03 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Kickstart Scheme General Debate Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	View
01 Sep 2020 (3 debates)
Radlett Airfield Site Adjournment Debate Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem	Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem	View
Schools and Colleges: Qualification Results and Full Opening General Debate Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
Immigration (Health and Social Care Staff) General Debate Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	View
July - 08-22 Jul (7 debates)
22 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Southern Heathrow Rail Link Adjournment Debate Angela Richardson Guildford Con	Angela Richardson Guildford Con	View
21 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Neil Hudson Epping Forest Con	Neil Hudson Epping Forest Con	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 (1 debate)
Independent Pharmacies Adjournment Debate Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	View
09 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
MAIN Estimates 2020-21 General Debate Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	View
08 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Pregnancy and Maternity (Redundancy Protection) General Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View

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