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 - 16 Mar - 08 Jul (50 debates)
July - 01-08 Jul (10 debates)
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
07 Jul 2020 (4 debates)
Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock Constituency Con	Matthew Hancock Constituency Con	View
Support for Left-Behind Children General Debate Christian Wakeford Bury South Lab	Christian Wakeford Bury South Lab	View
Arts, Culture and Heritage: Support Package General Debate Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	View
HM Revenue and Customs General Debate Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon 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 (2 debates)
Manchester Airport and the Local Economy Adjournment Debate Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab	Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab	View
Education Settings: Autumn Opening General Debate Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
01 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: International Language Schools Adjournment Debate Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con	Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con	View
June - 03-25 Jun (14 debates)
25 Jun 2020 (4 debates)
De La Rue: Gateshead Adjournment Debate Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	View
Universal Credit: Court of Appeal Judgment General Debate Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	View
Health and Social Care Workers: Recognition and Reward General Debate Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab	Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab	View
Covid-19: Support for UK Industries General Debate Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	View
24 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Testing of NHS and Social Care Staff General Debate Jon Ashworth Chorley Lab	Jon Ashworth Chorley Lab	View
18 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
DFID-FCO Merger General Debate Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	View
17 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Asylum Seeker Services in Glasgow Adjournment Debate Chris Stephens Glasgow South West SNP	Chris Stephens Glasgow South West SNP	View
16 Jun 2020 (2 debates)
Economic Outlook and Furlough Scheme Changes Ministerial Statement Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
10 Jun 2020 (2 debates)
Rolls-Royce (Redundancies) Adjournment Debate Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	View
Local Electricity General Debate Peter Aldous Woodford Con	Peter Aldous Woodford Con	View
09 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Education Settings: Wider Opening General Debate Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
04 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Public Health England Review: Covid-19 Disparities Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
03 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Aviation General Debate Huw Merriman Bewdley Con	Huw Merriman Bewdley Con	View
May - 04-20 May (11 debates)
20 May 2020 (1 debate)
Conduct of Business After the Whitsun Recess Ministerial Statement Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
19 May 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus and Care Homes Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
13 May 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: School Reopening General Debate Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	View
12 May 2020 (4 debates)
Covid-19: Transport General Debate Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	View
Covid-19: Business General Debate Alok Sharma Reading West Con	Alok Sharma Reading West Con	View
Covid-19 General Debate None	None	View
Covid-19: Economic Package General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
06 May 2020 (1 debate)
Lifting the Lockdown: Workplace Safety General Debate Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	View
05 May 2020 (1 debate)
Social Security General Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
04 May 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19: DWP Update General Debate Therese Coffey Folkestone and Hythe Con	Therese Coffey Folkestone and Hythe Con	View
Pensions General Debate Guy Opperman Hexham Con	Guy Opperman Hexham Con	View
April - 21-27 Apr (3 debates)
27 Apr 2020 (1 debate)
The Economy General Debate Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
22 Apr 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Response General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
21 Apr 2020 (1 debate)
C. Supplementary provisions General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
March - 16-25 Mar (12 debates)
25 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Financial and Social Emergency Support Package General Debate Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind	Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind	View
24 Mar 2020 (2 debates)
Self-employed Persons: Financial Support General Debate Edward Davey Kingston and Surbiton Lib Dem	Edward Davey Kingston and Surbiton Lib Dem	View
Covid-19 Update General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
23 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
A& E Departments: Staffing Adjournment Debate Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	View
19 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus: Employment Support General Debate Greg Clark 10:30:00 Con	Greg Clark 10:30:00 Con	View
18 Mar 2020 (3 debates)
Educational Settings General Debate Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
Local Government Responsibilities: Public Services General Debate Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	View
Statutory Sick Pay and Protection for Workers General Debate Margaret Greenwood 12:49:00 Lab	Margaret Greenwood 12:49:00 Lab	View
17 Mar 2020 (2 debates)
Economic Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
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
Assaults on Retail Workers (Offences) General Debate Alex Norris Nottingham North Labour (Co-op)	Alex Norris Nottingham North Labour (Co-op)	View

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