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 - 15 Jan - 10 Jun (50 debates)
June - 02-10 Jun (7 debates)
10 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Local Electricity General Debate Peter Aldous Woodford Con	Peter Aldous Woodford Con	View
09 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Future Relationship with the EU General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	View
04 Jun 2020 (2 debates)
Restoration of Canals Adjournment Debate Craig Williams Montgomeryshire Con	Craig Williams Montgomeryshire Con	View
EU-UK Partnership: EU’s Mandate General Debate Michael Gove Richmond Yorks Con	Michael Gove Richmond Yorks Con	View
03 Jun 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19: UK Border Health Measures General Debate Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Covid-19: Aviation General Debate Huw Merriman Bewdley Con	Huw Merriman Bewdley 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 - 04-20 May (10 debates)
20 May 2020 (1 debate)
Northern Ireland Protocol: UK Approach Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	View
13 May 2020 (2 debates)
Remote Division Result: Amendment 39 General Debate None	None	View
Covid-19: Housing Market General Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	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 (2 debates)
Lifting the Lockdown: Workplace Safety General Debate Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	View
Covid-19: International Response General Debate Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	View
04 May 2020 (1 debate)
CABINET OFFICE General Debate Grahame Morris Easington Lab	Grahame Morris Easington Lab	View
March - 02-25 Mar (16 debates)
25 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Financial and Social Emergency Support Package General Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
24 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Wellbeing of Future Generations General Debate Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green	Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green	View
19 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Gambling Advertising in Sport Adjournment Debate Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	View
18 Mar 2020 (2 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
17 Mar 2020 (2 debates)
St Patrick’s Day Adjournment Debate Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	View
Company Transparency (Carbon in Supply Chains) General Debate Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	View
16 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Cavity Wall Insulation: Complaints Adjournment Debate Chris Elmore Bridgend Lab	Chris Elmore Bridgend Lab	View
13 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Roadworks: Rayleigh Adjournment Debate Mark Francois Rayleigh and Wickford Con	Mark Francois Rayleigh and Wickford Con	View
11 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Electric Car Batteries: Disposal and Recycling Adjournment Debate Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	View
09 Mar 2020 (2 debates)
Flood Prevention: Rainwater Attenuation and Reservoirs Adjournment Debate Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	View
Coronavirus General Debate Jon Ashworth Derby South Lab	Jon Ashworth Derby South Lab	View
03 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op)	Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op)	View
02 Mar 2020 (3 debates)
Elgin Marbles Adjournment Debate Margaret Ferrier Rutherglen and Hamilton West SNP	Margaret Ferrier Rutherglen and Hamilton West SNP	View
UK-US Trade Deal General Debate Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	View
Airport Expansion General Debate Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	View
February - 03-27 Feb (11 debates)
27 Feb 2020 (2 debates)
European Union: Future Relationship General Debate Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
Welsh Affairs General Debate Simon Hart Carmarthen East and Dinefwr Con	Simon Hart Carmarthen East and Dinefwr Con	View
26 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Workers (Definition and Rights) General Debate Chris Stephens Glasgow Cathcart SNP	Chris Stephens Glasgow Cathcart SNP	View
24 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Flooding General Debate George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con	George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con	View
13 Feb 2020 (2 debates)
Coventry IKEA Store Closure Adjournment Debate Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party	Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party	View
Online Harms Legislation General Debate Julian Knight Solihull Con	Julian Knight Solihull Con	View
11 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Transport Infrastructure Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
04 Feb 2020 (2 debates)
Rail Services: North-East England Adjournment Debate Kevan Jones Chester-le-Street Lab	Kevan Jones Chester-le-Street Lab	View
Rating and Valuation General Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
03 Feb 2020 (2 debates)
Netflix: Tax Affairs Adjournment Debate Margaret Hodge Barking Lab	Margaret Hodge Barking Lab	View
Global Britain General Debate Dominic Raab Arundel and South Downs Con	Dominic Raab Arundel and South Downs Con	View
January - 15-30 Jan (6 debates)
30 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Global Britain General Debate Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	View
21 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op	Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op	View
20 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Lowestoft Tidal Flood Barrier Adjournment Debate Peter Aldous Waveney Con	Peter Aldous Waveney Con	View
16 Jan 2020 (2 debates)
Protection for New Home Buyers Adjournment Debate Kate Green Stretford and Urmston Lab	Kate Green Stretford and Urmston Lab	View
Northern Ireland Executive Formation General Debate Julian Smith Skipton and Ripon Con	Julian Smith Skipton and Ripon Con	View
15 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
A Green Industrial Revolution General Debate Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	View

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