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
2020 - 10 Jun - 05 Oct (50 debates)
October - 01-05 Oct (2 debates)
05 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
01 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update and Hospitality Curfew Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
September - 01-29 Sep (20 debates)
29 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Grahame Morris Easington Lab	Grahame Morris Easington Lab	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)
Gender Recognition Act Consultation Ministerial Statement Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con	Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk 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 (1 debate)
ARM: Foreign Acquisition Adjournment Debate Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab	Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab	View
15 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Michelham Priory Adjournment Debate Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	View
14 Sep 2020 (2 debates)
Japan Free Trade Agreement Ministerial Statement Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	View
UK Steel Industry Adjournment Debate Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	View
10 Sep 2020 (3 debates)
Backbench Business - Aviation SectorBackbench Business General Debate Huw Merriman Wealden Con	Huw Merriman Wealden Con	View
Climate Assembly UK General Debate Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Tourism: Covid-19 General Debate Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	View
08 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
History Curriculum: Black History Adjournment Debate Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	View
03 Sep 2020 (3 debates)
South China Sea: Freedom of Navigation Adjournment Debate Andrew Bowie West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Con	Andrew Bowie West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Con	View
Kickstart Scheme General Debate Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	View
Kick-start Scheme General Debate Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	View
02 Sep 2020 (2 debates)
Regulatory Impact Assessments (Legislative Scrutiny) Adjournment Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office General Debate Dominic Raab 13:50:00 Con	Dominic Raab 13:50:00 Con	View
01 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Radlett Airfield Site Adjournment Debate Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem	Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem	View
July - 01-20 Jul (10 debates)
20 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Endangered Species: Developing Countries General Debate Chris Grayling Berkshire West Con	Chris Grayling Berkshire West Con	View
16 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
UK Internal Market: White Paper General Debate Alok Sharma 12:08:00 Con	Alok Sharma 12:08:00 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
13 Jul 2020 (2 debates)
EU Exit: End of Transition Period General Debate Michael Gove Rotherham Con	Michael Gove Rotherham Con	View
Sale of Arms: War in Yemen General Debate Emily Thornberry Islington South and Finsbury Lab	Emily Thornberry Islington South and Finsbury Lab	View
08 Jul 2020 (2 debates)
Economic Update General Debate Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
The Economy General Debate Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
06 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Policing in Devon and Cornwall Adjournment Debate Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con	Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con	View
02 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Manchester Airport and the Local Economy Adjournment Debate Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab	Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab	View
01 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: International Language Schools Adjournment Debate Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con	Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con	View
June - 10-29 Jun (18 debates)
29 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Xinjiang: Uyghurs General Debate Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con	Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con	View
25 Jun 2020 (3 debates)
De La Rue: Gateshead Adjournment Debate Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab	Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab	View
Covid-19: Support for UK Industries General Debate Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	View
24 Jun 2020 (2 debates)
Protection of UK Food Standards Adjournment Debate John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con	John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con	View
Westferry Printworks Development General Debate Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
23 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update General Debate Boris Johnson 12:33:00 Con	Boris Johnson 12:33:00 Con	View
18 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
International Development General Debate James Duddridge Rochford and Southend East Con	James Duddridge Rochford and Southend East Con	View
17 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (Accession) General Debate Elizabeth Truss Gosforth Con	Elizabeth Truss Gosforth Con	View
16 Jun 2020 (4 debates)
UK-EU Negotiations Ministerial Statement Michael Gove South West Surrey Con	Michael Gove South West Surrey Con	View
Transport in Carshalton and Wallington Adjournment Debate Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	View
Global Britain General Debate Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
15 Jun 2020 (2 debates)
Caravan Industry: Hull and East Riding Adjournment Debate Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	View
Social Distancing: 2 Metre Rule General Debate Greg Clark Tunbridge Wells Con	Greg Clark Tunbridge Wells Con	View
11 Jun 2020 (2 debates)
Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: Reopening Adjournment Debate Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	View
Probation Services General Debate Robert Buckland Newark Con	Robert Buckland Newark Con	View
10 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Rolls-Royce (Redundancies) Adjournment Debate Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	View

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