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.

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2020 - 12 May - 13 Oct (50 debates)
October - 01-13 Oct (8 debates)
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
08 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Support Measures General Debate Julian Knight Solihull Con	Julian Knight Solihull Con	View
07 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Policing in South-West London Adjournment Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	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 (3 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
Fly-tipping: Penalties Adjournment Debate Paul Bristow Peterborough Con	Paul Bristow Peterborough Con	View
September - 02-30 Sep (14 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
25 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Public Statues Adjournment Debate David Amess Southend West Con	David Amess Southend West 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 (2 debates)
End of Eviction Moratorium Ministerial Statement Christopher Pincher Con Con	Christopher Pincher Con Con	View
EU Exit: End of Transition Period Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	View
21 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
ARM: Foreign Acquisition Adjournment Debate Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab	Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab	View
14 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
UK Steel Industry Adjournment Debate Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	View
11 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Child Cruelty Offences: Sentencing Adjournment Debate Nigel Evans 14:30:00 Con	Nigel Evans 14:30:00 Con	View
10 Sep 2020 (2 debates)
Backbench Business - Aviation SectorBackbench Business General Debate Huw Merriman Wealden Con	Huw Merriman Wealden Con	View
Tourism: Covid-19 General Debate Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	View
09 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Detention of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang Adjournment Debate Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab	Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab	View
03 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
South China Sea: Freedom of Navigation Adjournment Debate Andrew Bowie West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Con	Andrew Bowie West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Con	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
July - 01-22 Jul (12 debates)
22 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Southern Heathrow Rail Link Adjournment Debate Angela Richardson Guildford Con	Angela Richardson Guildford Con	View
20 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Endangered Species: Developing Countries General Debate Chris Grayling Berkshire West Con	Chris Grayling Berkshire West Con	View
14 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Flammable Cladding Removal Adjournment Debate Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab	Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab	View
13 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Independent Pharmacies Adjournment Debate Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	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
07 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
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 (1 debate)
Manchester Airport and the Local Economy Adjournment Debate Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab	Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab	View
01 Jul 2020 (3 debates)
Covid-19: International Language Schools Adjournment Debate Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con	Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con	View
National Audit Office General Debate Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Prime Minister (Nomination) and Cabinet (Appointment) General Debate Pete Wishart Perth and Kinross-shire SNP	Pete Wishart Perth and Kinross-shire SNP	View
June - 02-25 Jun (14 debates)
25 Jun 2020 (3 debates)
Universal Credit: Court of Appeal Judgment General Debate Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	Stephen Timms East Ham 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 (1 debate)
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)
Windrush Compensation Scheme General Debate Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
16 Jun 2020 (3 debates)
UK-EU Negotiations Ministerial Statement Michael Gove South West Surrey Con	Michael Gove South West Surrey Con	View
Automatic Electoral Registration General Debate Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
15 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
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
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
09 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Kidsgrove Sports Centre Adjournment Debate Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Con	Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North 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
02 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Private Car Parks Adjournment Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
May - 12-20 May (2 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
12 May 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Economic Package General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View

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