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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| 2022 - 13 Jan - 04 Jul (6 debates) | ||
| July - 04 Jul (1 debate) | ||
| 04 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill
Bill Debate
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None | View |
| June - 07 Jun (1 debate) | ||
| 07 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
General Debate
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None | View |
| May - 10 May (1 debate) | ||
| 10 May 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Diagnostics Industry and Covid-19 Recovery
Adjournment Debate
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Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath SNP | View |
| February - 07 Feb (1 debate) | ||
| 07 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Bill - After Clause 3 - Transitional Provision
Bill Debate
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Conor Burns Bournemouth West Con | View |
| January - 13-19 Jan (2 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 |
| 13 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Public Prosecution Service and Legacy in Northern Ireland
Adjournment Debate
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Johnny Mercer Plymouth, Moor View Con | View |
| 2021 - 13 Jan - 26 Oct (15 debates) | ||
| October - 26 Oct (1 debate) | ||
| 26 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill 2019-21 - New Clause 1, New Clauses 2 to 4 and various a...
Bill Debate
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Stephen Farry South Down Alliance | View |
| September - 16-20 Sep (2 debates) | ||
| 20 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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The Social Security (Up-rating) Bill - New Clause 2
Bill Debate
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Eleanor Laing Dulwich and West Norwood Con | View |
| 16 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Brexit: Opportunities
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Ellis Dover Con | View |
| July - 14 Jul (2 debates) | ||
| 14 Jul 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Legacy of Northern Ireland’s Past
Ministerial Statement
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Brandon Lewis Constituency Con | View |
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Prime Minister
General Debate
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Andrew Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab | View |
| June - 22 Jun (1 debate) | ||
| 22 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill - The entire bill is being deb...
Bill Debate
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Brandon Lewis Great Yarmouth Con | View |
| May - 13-25 May (2 debates) | ||
| 25 May 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
General Debate
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None | View |
| 13 May 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Ballymurphy Inquest Findings
Ministerial Statement
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Brandon Lewis Constituency Con | View |
| March - 25 Mar (1 debate) | ||
| 25 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Abortion in Northern Ireland
Ministerial Statement
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Brandon Lewis Nottingham North Con | View |
| February - 03-08 Feb (2 debates) | ||
| 08 Feb 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Armed Forces Bill - Second Reading (entire bill)
Bill Debate
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Johnny Mercer Plymouth, Moor View Con | View |
| 03 Feb 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Exiting the European Union (Sanctions)
General Debate
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
| January - 13-28 Jan (4 debates) | ||
| 28 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19: Extension of Driving Theory Test Certificates
Adjournment Debate
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David Linden Glasgow East SNP | View |
| 20 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Electoral Commission
General Debate
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Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con | View |
| 19 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Trade Bill - After Clause 2 - Northern Ireland: Non-Discrimination in Goods and Services
Bill Debate
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Greg Hands Chelsea and Fulham Con | View |
| 13 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Discarded Human Organs
General Debate
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Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP | View |
| 2020 - 08 Jan - 10 Dec (21 debates) | ||
| December - 10 Dec (1 debate) | ||
| 10 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Encouragement of Terrorism Offences
Adjournment Debate
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Carla Lockhart Upper Bann DUP | View |
| November - 05-30 Nov (5 debates) | ||
| 30 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Patrick Finucane: Supreme Court Judgment
Ministerial Statement
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Brandon Lewis South Suffolk 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 |
| 11 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and Society
General Debate
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James Heappey Wells Con | View |
| 10 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
General Debate
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None | View |
| 05 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Terrorism Threat Level
Ministerial Statement
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James Brokenshire Bromley and Chislehurst Con | View |
| September - 03-10 Sep (2 debates) | ||
| 10 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business - Aviation SectorBackbench Business
General Debate
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Huw Merriman Wealden Con | View |
| 03 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Kickstart Scheme
General Debate
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Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op) | View |
| July - 08 Jul (1 debate) | ||
| 08 Jul 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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The Economy
General Debate
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Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con | View |
| June - 04-16 Jun (6 debates) | ||
| 16 Jun 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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UK-EU Negotiations
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Gove South West Surrey Con | View |
| 10 Jun 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Senior Courts of England and Wales
General Debate
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Chris Philp Croydon South 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 (3 debates) | ||
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Abortion Regulations: Northern Ireland
Ministerial Statement
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Robin Walker Constituency Con | View |
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Victims of the Troubles: Payment Scheme
Ministerial Statement
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Robin Walker Worcester Con | View |
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EU-UK Partnership: EU’s Mandate
General Debate
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Michael Gove Richmond Yorks Con | View |
| May - 19 May (1 debate) | ||
| 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 |
| April - 28 Apr (1 debate) | ||
| 28 Apr 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Public Services
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con | View |
| March - 17 Mar (1 debate) | ||
| 17 Mar 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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St Patrick’s Day
Adjournment Debate
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | View |
| January - 08-21 Jan (3 debates) | ||
| 21 Jan 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Stepping Hill Hospital
Adjournment Debate
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William Wragg Hazel Grove Con | 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 |
| 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 - 01 Mar - 13 Dec (5 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 - 08 Nov (1 debate) | ||
| 08 Nov 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
General Debate
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None | View |
| October - 25 Oct (1 debate) | ||
| 25 Oct 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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AIRPORT CAPACITY
General Debate
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Chris Grayling Richmond Park Con | 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 |
| March - 01 Mar (1 debate) | ||
| 01 Mar 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BOMBARDIER: JOB LOSSES (EAST BELFAST)
Adjournment Debate
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Gavin Robinson Belfast East DUP | View |
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