House of Commons Debates
147 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 - 07 Dec (40 debates) | ||
| December - 02-07 Dec (2 debates) | ||
| 07 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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UK-EU Future Relationship Negotiations and Transition Period
Ministerial Statement
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Penny Mordaunt South East Hampshire Con | View |
| 02 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Exiting the European Union (Plant Health)
General Debate
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Victoria Prentis Banbury Con | View |
| November - 04-25 Nov (11 debates) | ||
| 25 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
General Debate
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Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con | View |
| 24 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Exiting the European Union
General Debate
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Amanda Solloway Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con | View |
| 23 Nov 2020 (2 debates) | ||
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Exiting the European Union (European Union)
General Debate
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Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con | View |
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Exiting the European Union (Agriculture)
General Debate
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Victoria Prentis Banbury Con | View |
| 19 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Integrated Review
Ministerial Statement
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Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con | View |
| 18 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Exiting the European Union (Building and Buildings)
General Debate
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Christopher Pincher Bocking Con | View |
| 17 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Continuity Trade Agreements: Parliamentary Scrutiny
Ministerial Statement
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Greg Hands Hammersmith Con | View |
| 10 Nov 2020 (2 debates) | ||
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Exiting the European Union (Merchant Shipping)
General Debate
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Rachel Maclean Wythenshawe and Sale West Con | View |
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Exiting the European Union (Agriculture)
General Debate
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Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con | View |
| 09 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Future of Financial Services
Ministerial Statement
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |
| 04 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Exiting the European Union
General Debate
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Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con | View |
| October - 19 Oct (1 debate) | ||
| 19 Oct 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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EU Exit: Negotiations and the Joint Committee
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con | View |
| September - 14-23 Sep (3 debates) | ||
| 23 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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EU Exit: End of Transition Period
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con | View |
| 16 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Remote Participation in House of Commons Proceedings (Motion)
General Debate
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Dawn Butler Brent East Lab | View |
| 14 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Japan Free Trade Agreement
Ministerial Statement
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Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con | View |
| July - 13-16 Jul (4 debates) | ||
| 16 Jul 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Internal Market: White Paper
General Debate
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Alok Sharma 12:08:00 Con | View |
| 15 Jul 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19: Future UK-EU Relationship
General Debate
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Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP | View |
| 14 Jul 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Telecommunications
General Debate
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Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con | View |
| 13 Jul 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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EU Exit: End of Transition Period
General Debate
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Michael Gove Rotherham Con | View |
| June - 04-24 Jun (8 debates) | ||
| 24 Jun 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Protection of UK Food Standards
Adjournment Debate
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | View |
| 17 Jun 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (Accession)
General Debate
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Elizabeth Truss Gosforth Con | View |
| 16 Jun 2020 (3 debates) | ||
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UK-EU Negotiations
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Gove South West Surrey Con | View |
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Global Britain
General Debate
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Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con | View |
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Exiting the European Union: Financial Services and Markets
General Debate
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John Glen Salisbury Con | View |
| 10 Jun 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Exiting the European Union (Civil Aviation)
General Debate
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Rachel Maclean Wythenshawe and Sale East Con | View |
| 09 Jun 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Future Relationship with the EU
General Debate
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab | View |
| 04 Jun 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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EU-UK Partnership: EU’s Mandate
General Debate
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Michael Gove Richmond Yorks Con | View |
| May - 04-20 May (3 debates) | ||
| 20 May 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Northern Ireland Protocol: UK Approach
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con | View |
| 19 May 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Future Relationship with the EU: Negotiations
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Gove Constitutional Affairs Con | View |
| 04 May 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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CABINET OFFICE
General Debate
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Grahame Morris Easington Lab | View |
| February - 03-27 Feb (2 debates) | ||
| 27 Feb 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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European Union: Future Relationship
General Debate
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Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con | View |
| 03 Feb 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Global Britain
General Debate
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Dominic Raab Arundel and South Downs Con | View |
| January - 08-30 Jan (6 debates) | ||
| 30 Jan 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Global Britain
General Debate
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Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con | View |
| 27 Jan 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Claim of Right for Scotland
Adjournment Debate
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Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP | View |
| 13 Jan 2020 (2 debates) | ||
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Official Development Assistance Target
Adjournment Debate
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Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP | View |
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Britain in the World
General Debate
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Dominic Raab Constituency Con | View |
| 09 Jan 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Exiting the European Union
General Debate
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Andy Carter Q1 Con | View |
| 08 Jan 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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European Union (Withdrawal) Acts
General Debate
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James Duddridge Chesham and Amersham Con | View |
| 2016 - 28 Jun - 13 Dec (7 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 - 03-23 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 |
| 07 Nov 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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ARTICLE 50
General Debate
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David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con | View |
| 03 Nov 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Liz Kendall Leicester West 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 |
| July - 11 Jul (1 debate) | ||
| 11 Jul 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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ARTICLE 50: PARLIAMENTARY APPROVAL
General Debate
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Helen Goodman Bishop Auckland Lab | View |
| June - 28 Jun (1 debate) | ||
| 28 Jun 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS
General Debate
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Peter Aldous Q1 Con | View |
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