House of Commons Debates
100 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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| 2022 - 06 Jan - 01 Nov (10 debates) | ||
| November - 01 Nov (1 debate) | ||
| 01 Nov 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Internet Access (Children Eligible for Free School Meals)
General Debate
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Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab | View |
| September - 08 Sep (1 debate) | ||
| 08 Sep 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Free School Meals and Child Poverty
Adjournment Debate
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Kim Johnson Liverpool Riverside Lab | View |
| July - 06-14 Jul (2 debates) | ||
| 14 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Educational Poverty: Children in Residential Care
Ministerial Statement
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Robert Halfon Southend West Con | View |
| 06 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Estimates Day
General Debate
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Robert Halfon Southend West Con | View |
| June - 07 Jun (1 debate) | ||
| 07 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Children’s Education Recovery and Childcare Costs
General Debate
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Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab | View |
| May - 16 May (1 debate) | ||
| 16 May 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Making Britain the Best Place to Grow Up and Grow Old
General Debate
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Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con | View |
| March - 17 Mar (2 debates) | ||
| 17 Mar 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities
Ministerial Statement
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Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con | View |
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Education Catch-Up Programme
Ministerial Statement
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Robert Halfon East Ham Con | View |
| January - 06-11 Jan (2 debates) | ||
| 11 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Downing Street Garden Event
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Ellis Constituency Con | View |
| 06 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Antisemitism: Bristol University
Adjournment Debate
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Christian Wakeford Bury South Lab | View |
| 2021 - 06 Jan - 06 Dec (19 debates) | ||
| December - 06 Dec (1 debate) | ||
| 06 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Adjournment Debate
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Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP | View |
| October - 20 Oct (1 debate) | ||
| 20 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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NHS Dentistry: Lincolnshire
Adjournment Debate
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Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con | View |
| September - 08-23 Sep (4 debates) | ||
| 23 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Coronavirus: Education Setting Attendance and Support for Pupils
Ministerial Statement
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Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con | View |
| 13 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Levelling-up Agenda in the North
Adjournment Debate
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Ian Lavery Blyth and Ashington Lab | View |
| 10 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Education (Students' Right to Guidance) Bill - Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Mark Jenkinson Workington Con | View |
| 08 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Multi-Academy Trusts (Ofsted Inspection)
General Debate
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Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Con | View |
| July - 06-15 Jul (2 debates) | ||
| 15 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Alternative Student Finance
Adjournment Debate
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Stephen Timms East Ham Lab | View |
| 06 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19: Education Settings
Ministerial Statement
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Gavin Williamson Stone Con | View |
| June - 07-15 Jun (3 debates) | ||
| 15 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Catch-up Premium
General Debate
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Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab | View |
| 09 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Investing in Children and Young People
General Debate
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Kate Green Stretford and Urmston Lab | View |
| 07 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Education Recovery
Ministerial Statement
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Gavin Williamson Stone Con | View |
| May - 18 May (1 debate) | ||
| 18 May 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Anderson School (Chigwell)
Adjournment Debate
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Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con | View |
| February - 03-25 Feb (2 debates) | ||
| 25 Feb 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Education Return and Awarding Qualifications in 2021
General Debate
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Gavin Williamson Stone Con | View |
| 03 Feb 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Support for University Students: Covid-19
Ministerial Statement
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Michelle Donelan Somerton and Frome Con | View |
| January - 06-27 Jan (5 debates) | ||
| 27 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19 Update
Ministerial Statement
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Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con | View |
| 21 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Skills for Jobs White Paper
Ministerial Statement
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Gavin Williamson Stone Con | View |
| 18 Jan 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Remote Education and Free School Meals
General Debate
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Kate Green Wirral West Lab | View |
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Covid-19: Schools
General Debate
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Derek Thomas St Ives Con | View |
| 06 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19: Educational Settings
Ministerial Statement
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Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con | View |
| 2020 - 08 Jan - 19 Nov (17 debates) | ||
| November - 19 Nov (1 debate) | ||
| 19 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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International Men’s Day
General Debate
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Ben Bradley Mansfield Con | View |
| October - 01-21 Oct (2 debates) | ||
| 21 Oct 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Free School Meals
General Debate
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Kate Green Stretford and Urmston Lab | View |
| 01 Oct 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Lifetime Skills Guarantee and Post-16 Education
Ministerial Statement
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Gavin Williamson Stone Con | View |
| September - 01-23 Sep (3 debates) | ||
| 23 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Secondary School Provision: Lyde Green
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Skidmore Kingswood Con | View |
| 08 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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History Curriculum: Black History
Adjournment Debate
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Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con | View |
| 01 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Schools and Colleges: Qualification Results and Full Opening
General Debate
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Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con | View |
| July - 02 Jul (1 debate) | ||
| 02 Jul 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Education Settings: Autumn Opening
General Debate
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Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con | View |
| June - 09-18 Jun (3 debates) | ||
| 18 Jun 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Education Standards: Stoke-on-Trent
Adjournment Debate
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Jack Brereton Stoke-on-Trent South Con | View |
| 16 Jun 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Free School Meals: Summer Holidays
General Debate
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None | View |
| 09 Jun 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Education Settings: Wider Opening
General Debate
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Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con | View |
| March - 09-18 Mar (2 debates) | ||
| 18 Mar 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Educational Settings
General Debate
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Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con | View |
| 09 Mar 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Coronavirus
General Debate
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Jon Ashworth Derby South Lab | View |
| February - 26 Feb (1 debate) | ||
| 26 Feb 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Secondary Education: Ellesmere Port
Adjournment Debate
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Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab | View |
| January - 08-22 Jan (4 debates) | ||
| 22 Jan 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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School Meals: Hull
Adjournment Debate
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Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab | View |
| 16 Jan 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Northern Ireland Executive Formation
General Debate
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Julian Smith Skipton and Ripon Con | View |
| 14 Jan 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Education and Local Government
General Debate
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Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con | View |
| 08 Jan 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019
General Debate
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Robin Walker Constituency not specified Con | View |
| 2016 - 04 May - 08 Nov (4 debates) | ||
| November - 08 Nov (1 debate) | ||
| 08 Nov 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab | View |
| June - 27-28 Jun (2 debates) | ||
| 28 Jun 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS
General Debate
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Peter Aldous Q1 Con | View |
| 27 Jun 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (29 JUNE)
General Debate
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Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab | View |
| May - 04 May (1 debate) | ||
| 04 May 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS - EDUCATION FUNDING IN LONDONBACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Bob Neill Bromley and Chislehurst Con | View |
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