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.

Year

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2021 - 12 Jan - 22 Mar (30 debates)
March - 01-22 Mar (9 debates)
22 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Human Rights Update Ministerial Statement Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	View
18 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
World Water Day General Debate Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab	Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab	View
16 Mar 2021 (2 debates)
Levelling Up Ministerial Statement Eddie Hughes Constituency Con	Eddie Hughes Constituency Con	View
Integrated Review Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
10 Mar 2021 (2 debates)
Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Adjournment Debate Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con	Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con	View
Estimates Day - [3rd Allotted Day]Estimates Day General Debate Julian Knight West Warwickshire Con	Julian Knight West Warwickshire Con	View
08 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation - Income tax (charge) General Debate None	None	View
03 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Ways and Means Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
01 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Income Tax General Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
February - 03-25 Feb (12 debates)
25 Feb 2021 (3 debates)
Growing Back Better Report Ministerial Statement Philip Dunne Waveney Con	Philip Dunne Waveney Con	View
Alcohol Duty Adjournment Debate Douglas Ross Moray Con	Douglas Ross Moray Con	View
Education Return and Awarding Qualifications in 2021 General Debate Gavin Williamson Stone Con	Gavin Williamson Stone Con	View
24 Feb 2021 (2 debates)
Covid Contracts: Judicial Review Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
COP26 General Debate Imran Hussain Bradford East Lab	Imran Hussain Bradford East Lab	View
23 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Coronavirus: Supporting Businesses and Individuals General Debate Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
22 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Road Map Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
11 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Future of Health and Care Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
08 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Zoos and Aquariums Adjournment Debate Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	View
04 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Towns Fund General Debate Paul Bristow Peterborough Con	Paul Bristow Peterborough Con	View
03 Feb 2021 (2 debates)
Exiting the European Union (Value Added Tax) General Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
Exiting the European Union (Excise) General Debate Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	View
January - 12-25 Jan (9 debates)
25 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Limited Company Directors General Debate Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP	Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP	View
21 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
parliamentary Works sponsor body General Debate Florence Eshalomi Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Labour (Co-op)	Florence Eshalomi Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Labour (Co-op)	View
20 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
Serious Criminal Cases Backlog Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
13 Jan 2021 (3 debates)
Small Business Support: Covid-19 Adjournment Debate Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	View
Discarded Human Organs General Debate Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP	Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP	View
Business of the House (Private Members’ Bills) (No. 9) General Debate None	None	View
12 Jan 2021 (3 debates)
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
Business of the House (Private Members' Bills) (No. 9) Motion General Debate None	None	View
2020 - 15 Oct - 16 Dec (20 debates)
December - 02-16 Dec (9 debates)
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)
National Trust: 125th Anniversary Adjournment Debate Derek Thomas St Ives Con	Derek Thomas St Ives Con	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
14 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Dark Skies Adjournment Debate Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
10 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
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
03 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
02 Dec 2020 (2 debates)
Arcadia and Debenhams: Business Support and Job Retention Ministerial Statement Paul Scully Worcester Con	Paul Scully Worcester Con	View
Coronation Street: 60th Anniversary Adjournment Debate Tracy Brabin Batley and Spen Lab	Tracy Brabin Batley and Spen Lab	View
November - 05-25 Nov (8 debates)
25 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Driving Offences (Amendment) General Debate Gerald Jones Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare Lab	Gerald Jones Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare Lab	View
18 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Solar Flares and Electricity Grid Reliance Adjournment Debate Paul Maynard Blackpool North and Cleveleys Con	Paul Maynard Blackpool North and Cleveleys Con	View
Exiting the European Union (Energy Conservation) General Debate Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	View
16 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Leaseholders and Cladding: Greenwich and Woolwich Adjournment Debate Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab	Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab	View
09 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Supporting Disadvantaged Families Ministerial Statement Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal 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)
UK Terrorism Threat Level Ministerial Statement James Brokenshire Bromley and Chislehurst Con	James Brokenshire Bromley and Chislehurst Con	View
International Covid-19 Response: Innovation and Access to Treatment General Debate Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	View
October - 15-21 Oct (3 debates)
21 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Restrictions: South Yorkshire Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton Con	Edward Argar Melton Con	View
19 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
EU Exit: Negotiations and the Joint Committee Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
15 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Electoral Commission Committee General Debate Kevin Brennan Cardiff West Lab	Kevin Brennan Cardiff West Lab	View

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