House of Commons Debates
184 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 - 15 Jun (25 debates) | ||
| June - 06-15 Jun (4 debates) | ||
| 15 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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COP26
General Debate
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John McNally Nuneaton Lab | View |
| 07 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
General Debate
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None | View |
| 06 Jun 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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North Sea Oil and Gas Producers: Investment Allowances
Ministerial Statement
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Lucy Frazer Constituency Con | View |
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Hospitality Industry: Liverpool
Adjournment Debate
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Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab | View |
| May - 10-19 May (2 debates) | ||
| 19 May 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Food Price Inflation
Ministerial Statement
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George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con | View |
| 10 May 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Debate on the Address
General Debate
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Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con | View |
| April - 19-20 Apr (3 debates) | ||
| 20 Apr 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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COP26
General Debate
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Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab | View |
| 19 Apr 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Energy Security Strategy
Ministerial Statement
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Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con | View |
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Easter Recess: Government Update
Ministerial Statement
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Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con | View |
| March - 02-16 Mar (6 debates) | ||
| 16 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Cost of Living Increases
General Debate
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Stephen Flynn Aberdeen South SNP | View |
| 15 Mar 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Shale Gas Production
Ministerial Statement
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Greg Hands Hammersmith Con | View |
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International Travel
Ministerial Statement
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Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con | View |
| 09 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Russian Oil Import Ban
Ministerial Statement
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Kwasi Kwarteng Constituency Con | View |
| 08 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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National Insurance Contributions Increase
General Debate
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab | View |
| 02 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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COP26
General Debate
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None | View |
| February - 01-09 Feb (4 debates) | ||
| 09 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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North Sea Oil and Gas
Ministerial Statement
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Greg Hands Hammersmith Con | View |
| 08 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Cost of Living and Food Insecurity
General Debate
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Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 03 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Economic Update
Ministerial Statement
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |
| 01 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Oil and Gas Producers: Windfall Tax
General Debate
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None | View |
| January - 06-19 Jan (6 debates) | ||
| 19 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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COP26
General Debate
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Colum Eastwood Foyle Social Democratic & Labour Party | View |
| 11 Jan 2022 (3 debates) | ||
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Household Energy Bills: VAT
General Debate
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab | View |
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Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
General Debate
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Damien Moore Wealden Con | View |
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Reducing Costs for Businesses
General Debate
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Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 10 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Nuclear Energy Bill - Clause 7 - Licence modifications: relevant licensee nuclear companies
Bill Debate
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Alan Brown Kilmarnock and Loudoun SNP | View |
| 06 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con | View |
| 2021 - 14 Apr - 01 Dec (25 debates) | ||
| December - 01 Dec (3 debates) | ||
| 01 Dec 2021 (3 debates) | ||
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Storm Arwen
Ministerial Statement
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Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con | View |
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Shotton Steelworks: 125th Anniversary
Adjournment Debate
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Mark Tami Alyn and Deeside Lab | View |
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COP26
General Debate
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None | View |
| November - 03-25 Nov (4 debates) | ||
| 25 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Tidal Energy Generation: Ringfenced Funding
Adjournment Debate
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Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP | View |
| 24 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Bulb Energy: Administration
Ministerial Statement
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Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con | View |
| 16 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
General Debate
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Stephen Metcalfe South Basildon and East Thurrock Con | View |
| 03 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Energy Bill - Clause on Nuclear Power Financing Model
Bill Debate
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Greg Hands Not specified Con | View |
| October - 18-26 Oct (3 debates) | ||
| 26 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Electricity Grid (Review)
General Debate
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Alan Brown Central Ayrshire SNP | View |
| 19 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Net Zero Strategy and Heat and Buildings Strategy
Ministerial Statement
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Greg Hands Hove Con | View |
| 18 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Tributes to Sir David Amess
Adjournment Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
| September - 08-23 Sep (4 debates) | ||
| 23 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Gas Prices and Energy Suppliers
Ministerial Statement
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Kwasi Kwarteng Richmond upon Thames Con | View |
| 21 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
General Debate
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Jason McCartney Colne Valley Con | View |
| 20 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Gas Market
Ministerial Statement
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Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con | View |
| 08 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Commission on Climate
Adjournment Debate
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Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab | View |
| July - 06-14 Jul (4 debates) | ||
| 14 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Transport Decarbonisation
Ministerial Statement
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Grant Shapps Hastings and Rye Con | View |
| 08 Jul 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Electricity Network Grid Charges
Adjournment Debate
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Alan Brown Kilmarnock and Loudoun SNP | View |
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Fuel Poverty
General Debate
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Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con | View |
| 06 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
General Debate
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Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem | View |
| May - 17-25 May (4 debates) | ||
| 25 May 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
General Debate
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None | View |
| 19 May 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Walley’s Quarry: Response of the Environment Agency
Adjournment Debate
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Aaron Bell Newcastle-under-Lyme Con | View |
| 18 May 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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10-point Plan: Six Months On
Ministerial Statement
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Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con | View |
| 17 May 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Adjournment Debate
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Stewart McDonald Glasgow South SNP | View |
| April - 14-27 Apr (3 debates) | ||
| 27 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Electricity
General Debate
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Anne-Marie Trevelyan Blyth Valley Con | View |
| 21 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Carbon Monoxide: Safety, Testing and Awareness
Adjournment Debate
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Stephanie Peacock Barnsley South Lab | View |
| 14 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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COP26
General Debate
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Fleur Anderson Putney Lab | View |