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.
| Debate | Lead MP | Actions |
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| 2020 - 08 Jan - 11 Mar (32 debates) | ||
| March - 03-11 Mar (7 debates) | ||
| 11 Mar 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Budget Resolutions
General Debate
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Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind | View |
| 09 Mar 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Coronavirus
General Debate
|
Jon Ashworth Derby South Lab | View |
| 05 Mar 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Flybe
Ministerial Statement
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Kelly Tolhurst East Surrey Con | View |
| 04 Mar 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Flooding
General Debate
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Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 03 Mar 2020 (3 debates) | ||
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Terms and Conditions of Employment
General Debate
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Paul Scully Esher and Walton Con | View |
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Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
General Debate
|
Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Coronavirus
General Debate
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Matthew Hancock Waveney Con | View |
| February - 06-27 Feb (16 debates) | ||
| 27 Feb 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Welsh Affairs
General Debate
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Simon Hart Carmarthen East and Dinefwr Con | View |
| 26 Feb 2020 (4 debates) | ||
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Secondary Education: Ellesmere Port
Adjournment Debate
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Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab | View |
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Workers (Definition and Rights)
General Debate
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Chris Stephens Glasgow Cathcart SNP | View |
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Coronavirus
General Debate
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Matthew Hancock South Basildon Con | View |
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Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism
General Debate
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James Brokenshire Richmond Park Con | View |
| 25 Feb 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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East Leake Health Centre
Adjournment Debate
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Ruth Edwards Rushcliffe Con | View |
| 24 Feb 2020 (3 debates) | ||
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Social Security Benefits: Claimant Deaths
Adjournment Debate
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Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab | View |
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Flooding
General Debate
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George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con | View |
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Policing (England and Wales)
General Debate
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Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con | View |
| 13 Feb 2020 (2 debates) | ||
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Coventry IKEA Store Closure
Adjournment Debate
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Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party | View |
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Maternity Services: East Kent
General Debate
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Roger Gale Herne Bay and Sandwich Con | View |
| 11 Feb 2020 (2 debates) | ||
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Wuhan Coronavirus
Ministerial Statement
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Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con | View |
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Media Diversity
Adjournment Debate
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Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab | View |
| 10 Feb 2020 (2 debates) | ||
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GP Provision: Pilsley
Adjournment Debate
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Mark Fletcher Bolsover Con | View |
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Flood Response
General Debate
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Theresa Villiers Chippenham Con | View |
| 06 Feb 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Children’s Mental Health Week
Adjournment Debate
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Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op | View |
| January - 08-21 Jan (9 debates) | ||
| 21 Jan 2020 (2 debates) | ||
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Stepping Hill Hospital
Adjournment Debate
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William Wragg Hazel Grove Con | View |
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Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
General Debate
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Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op | View |
| 20 Jan 2020 (2 debates) | ||
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Lowestoft Tidal Flood Barrier
Adjournment Debate
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Peter Aldous Waveney Con | View |
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Economy and Jobs
General Debate
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John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab | View |
| 16 Jan 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Health and Social Care
General Debate
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Jon Ashworth Leicester West Lab | View |
| 14 Jan 2020 (3 debates) | ||
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Flybe
Ministerial Statement
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Paul Maynard Tiverton and Honiton Con | View |
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HMRC Tax Office: Cumbernauld
Adjournment Debate
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Stuart McDonald Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East SNP | View |
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The Secretary of State was asked—
General Debate
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Sarah Dines Derbyshire Dales Ind | View |
| 08 Jan 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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SPAC Nation
Adjournment Debate
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Steve Reed Streatham Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 2016 - 10 Mar - 13 Dec (16 debates) | ||
| December - 13 Dec (1 debate) | ||
| 13 Dec 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
General Debate
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Jake Berry East Lancashire Con | View |
| November - 08-23 Nov (3 debates) | ||
| 23 Nov 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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AUTUMN STATEMENT
General Debate
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Philip Hammond Twickenham Con | View |
| 16 Nov 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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AUTUMN STATEMENT DISTRIBUTIONAL ANALYSIS, UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND ESA
General Debate
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John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab | View |
| 08 Nov 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab | View |
| September - 13 Sep (1 debate) | ||
| 13 Sep 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
General Debate
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None | View |
| June - 28-30 Jun (3 debates) | ||
| 30 Jun 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BATTLE OF THE SOMME
General Debate
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Rishi Sunak Yeovil Con | View |
| 28 Jun 2016 (2 debates) | ||
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BEDFORD HOSPITAL
Adjournment Debate
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Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con | View |
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BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS
General Debate
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Peter Aldous Q1 Con | View |
| May - 03-12 May (3 debates) | ||
| 12 May 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BBC
General Debate
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John Whittingdale Maldon Con | View |
| 09 May 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BIS SHEFFIELD/GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS OUTSIDE LONDON
General Debate
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Paul Blomfield Sheffield Central Lab | View |
| 03 May 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS
General Debate
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Paula Sherriff Q1 Lab | View |
| April - 14-25 Apr (2 debates) | ||
| 25 Apr 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BHS
General Debate
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Anna Soubry Constituency not specified Con | View |
| 14 Apr 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BBC: DIVERSITY
General Debate
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
| March - 10-16 Mar (3 debates) | ||
| 16 Mar 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation
General Debate
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Michael Dugher Barnsley East Lab | View |
| 15 Mar 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS
General Debate
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |
| 10 Mar 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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Apprenticeships
General Debate
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Nicholas Boles 011:57:00 Con | View |
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