House of Commons Debates

166 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.

Year

Month

Tag

Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2021 - 13 Jan - 21 Sep (31 debates)
September - 06-21 Sep (5 debates)
21 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Cawston Park Hospital: Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board Review General Debate Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con	Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con	View
13 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Vaccinations: 12 to 15-year-olds Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	View
10 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Climate and Ecology Bill General Debate John Smith London Con	John Smith London Con	View
09 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Neil Coyle Bermondsey and Old Southwark Lab	Neil Coyle Bermondsey and Old Southwark Lab	View
06 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Afghanistan Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
July - 12-21 Jul (4 debates)
21 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
NHS Update Ministerial Statement Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
13 Jul 2021 (2 debates)
Armed Forces Bill - Clause 8 and various new clauses/amendments Bill Debate Stephanie Peacock Barnsley South Lab	Stephanie Peacock Barnsley South Lab	View
Randolph Turpin Adjournment Debate Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	View
12 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid West Bromwich West Con	Sajid Javid West Bromwich West Con	View
June - 07-24 Jun (4 debates)
24 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Use of Patient Data Adjournment Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
17 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Miscarriage Research: The Lancet Adjournment Debate Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab	Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab	View
15 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Catch-up Premium General Debate Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
07 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Education Recovery Ministerial Statement Gavin Williamson Stone Con	Gavin Williamson Stone Con	View
May - 12-27 May (4 debates)
27 May 2021 (1 debate)
Dementia Action Week General Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
19 May 2021 (1 debate)
Walley’s Quarry: Response of the Environment Agency Adjournment Debate Aaron Bell Newcastle-under-Lyme Con	Aaron Bell Newcastle-under-Lyme Con	View
18 May 2021 (1 debate)
Anderson School (Chigwell) Adjournment Debate Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con	Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con	View
12 May 2021 (1 debate)
Grassroots Football: Feltham and Heston Adjournment Debate Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op)	Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op)	View
April - 13-27 Apr (3 debates)
27 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
Tool Theft (Prevention) General Debate Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	View
15 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
University Students: Compensation for Lost Teaching and Rent Ministerial Statement Michelle Donelan Somerton and Frome Con	Michelle Donelan Somerton and Frome Con	View
13 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in the Pandemic Adjournment Debate Danny Kruger East Wiltshire Reform	Danny Kruger East Wiltshire Reform	View
March - 08-23 Mar (6 debates)
23 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
First-Aid (Mental Health) General Debate Dean Russell Watford Con	Dean Russell Watford Con	View
18 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Health and Social Care Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
12 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
National Carers Strategy Adjournment Debate Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	View
09 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Landfill Sites (Odorous Emissions) General Debate Aaron Bell Newcastle-under-Lyme Con	Aaron Bell Newcastle-under-Lyme Con	View
08 Mar 2021 (2 debates)
Women’s Health Strategy Ministerial Statement Nadine Dorries South East Cambridgeshire Con	Nadine Dorries South East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Housing and Homelessness (Local Accommodation Duty) General Debate Karen Buck Westminster North Lab	Karen Buck Westminster North Lab	View
February - 01-11 Feb (4 debates)
11 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Future of Health and Care Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
03 Feb 2021 (2 debates)
Support for University Students: Covid-19 Ministerial Statement Michelle Donelan Somerton and Frome Con	Michelle Donelan Somerton and Frome Con	View
Bereavement Adjournment Debate Grahame Morris Easington Lab	Grahame Morris Easington Lab	View
01 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Cultural Centres and Sporting Facilities: North West Durham General Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
January - 13 Jan (1 debate)
13 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
Mental Health Act Reform Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
2020 - 09 Jun - 15 Dec (19 debates)
December - 15 Dec (1 debate)
15 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Online Harms Consultation Ministerial Statement Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	View
November - 02-30 Nov (6 debates)
30 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Statutory Paid Bereavement Leave: Loss of Family Member Adjournment Debate Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	View
25 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Mental Health Support: Policing Adjournment Debate Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	View
24 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
HMP Frankland: Covid-19 Adjournment Debate Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	View
19 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
International Men’s Day General Debate Ben Bradley Mansfield Con	Ben Bradley Mansfield Con	View
18 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 General Debate Jo Churchill Barnstaple Con	Jo Churchill Barnstaple Con	View
02 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
October - 01-16 Oct (2 debates)
16 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Care Quality Commission: Deaths in Mental Health Facilities Adjournment Debate James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
01 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Fly-tipping: Penalties Adjournment Debate Paul Bristow Peterborough Con	Paul Bristow Peterborough Con	View
September - 01-10 Sep (4 debates)
10 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Church Commissioners General Debate James Sunderland Constituency Party	James Sunderland Constituency Party	View
08 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
01 Sep 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
Schools and Colleges: Qualification Results and Full Opening General Debate Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
July - 07-20 Jul (4 debates)
20 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus Response General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
16 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
British Overseas Troops: Civil Liability Claims General Debate John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	View
15 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Tree-lined Streets General Debate Chris Clarkson Heywood and Middleton Lab	Chris Clarkson Heywood and Middleton Lab	View
07 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock Constituency Con	Matthew Hancock Constituency Con	View
June - 09-24 Jun (2 debates)
24 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Testing of NHS and Social Care Staff General Debate Jon Ashworth Chorley Lab	Jon Ashworth Chorley Lab	View
09 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Kidsgrove Sports Centre Adjournment Debate Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Con	Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Con	View

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