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 - 08-14 Jan (7 debates)
January - 08-14 Jan (7 debates)
14 Jan 2020 (3 debates)
Flybe Ministerial Statement Paul Maynard Tiverton and Honiton Con	Paul Maynard Tiverton and Honiton Con	View
Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action Ministerial Statement Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	View
HMRC Tax Office: Cumbernauld Adjournment Debate Stuart McDonald Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East SNP	Stuart McDonald Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East SNP	View
13 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Britain in the World General Debate Dominic Raab Constituency Con	Dominic Raab Constituency Con	View
09 Jan 2020 (2 debates)
Hospital Improvement Plans: VAT Rules Adjournment Debate Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	View
Exiting the European Union General Debate Andy Carter Q1 Con	Andy Carter Q1 Con	View
08 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 General Debate Robin Walker Constituency not specified Con	Robin Walker Constituency not specified Con	View
2016 - 02 Feb - 15 Dec (27 debates)
December - 13-15 Dec (2 debates)
15 Dec 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate George Kerevan East Lothian SNP	George Kerevan East Lothian SNP	View
13 Dec 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY General Debate Jake Berry East Lancashire Con	Jake Berry East Lancashire Con	View
November - 03-23 Nov (4 debates)
23 Nov 2016 (1 debate)
AUTUMN STATEMENT General Debate Philip Hammond Twickenham Con	Philip Hammond Twickenham Con	View
08 Nov 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY General Debate None	None	View
03 Nov 2016 (2 debates)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab	Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab	View
AIR QUALITY General Debate Neil Parish Tiverton and Honiton Con	Neil Parish Tiverton and Honiton Con	View
October - 20-25 Oct (2 debates)
25 Oct 2016 (1 debate)
AIRPORT CAPACITY General Debate Chris Grayling Richmond Park Con	Chris Grayling Richmond Park Con	View
20 Oct 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Frank Field Birkenhead Lab	Frank Field Birkenhead Lab	View
September - 13-15 Sep (2 debates)
15 Sep 2016 (1 debate)
BBC General Debate Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	View
13 Sep 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY General Debate None	None	View
July - 07-20 Jul (2 debates)
20 Jul 2016 (1 debate)
BEACH HUTS Adjournment Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
07 Jul 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View
June - 06-30 Jun (5 debates)
30 Jun 2016 (2 debates)
BATTLE OF THE SOMME General Debate Rishi Sunak Yeovil Con	Rishi Sunak Yeovil Con	View
BANK BRANCH CLOSURES General Debate Chris Matheson Aberavon Lab	Chris Matheson Aberavon Lab	View
28 Jun 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS General Debate Peter Aldous Q1 Con	Peter Aldous Q1 Con	View
27 Jun 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (29 JUNE) General Debate Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab	Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab	View
06 Jun 2016 (1 debate)
BHS General Debate Anna Soubry Constituency Con	Anna Soubry Constituency Con	View
May - 03 May (1 debate)
03 May 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS General Debate Paula Sherriff Q1 Lab	Paula Sherriff Q1 Lab	View
April - 20-25 Apr (2 debates)
25 Apr 2016 (1 debate)
BHS General Debate Anna Soubry Constituency not specified Con	Anna Soubry Constituency not specified Con	View
20 Apr 2016 (1 debate)
BUTTERFIELDS ESTATE Adjournment Debate Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	View
March - 01-24 Mar (6 debates)
24 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
Backbench Business — Court Closures General Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
21 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
Budget Changes General Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
16 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation General Debate Michael Dugher Barnsley East Lab	Michael Dugher Barnsley East Lab	View
15 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS General Debate Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
10 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
Apprenticeships General Debate Nicholas Boles 011:57:00 Con	Nicholas Boles 011:57:00 Con	View
01 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
BOMBARDIER: JOB LOSSES (EAST BELFAST) Adjournment Debate Gavin Robinson Belfast East DUP	Gavin Robinson Belfast East DUP	View
February - 02 Feb (1 debate)
02 Feb 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS General Debate John Pugh Q1 Lib Dem	John Pugh Q1 Lib Dem	View

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