House of Commons Debates

235 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

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2022 - 06 Jan - 16 Jun (20 debates)
June - 13-16 Jun (4 debates)
16 Jun 2022 (1 debate)
Select Committees and Contempts General Debate None	None	View
15 Jun 2022 (1 debate)
Government Policy on Syria Adjournment Debate Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab	Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab	View
13 Jun 2022 (2 debates)
Government Food Strategy Ministerial Statement George Eustice Constituency Con	George Eustice Constituency Con	View
Business of the House (private members’ Bills) General Debate Peter Bone Wellingborough Con	Peter Bone Wellingborough Con	View
May - 16 May (1 debate)
16 May 2022 (1 debate)
City of Culture 2025: Wrexham’s Bid Adjournment Debate Sarah Atherton Wrexham Con	Sarah Atherton Wrexham Con	View
March - 09-17 Mar (6 debates)
17 Mar 2022 (3 debates)
Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
P&O Ferries Ministerial Statement Robert Courts Westbury Con	Robert Courts Westbury Con	View
Education Catch-Up Programme Ministerial Statement Robert Halfon East Ham Con	Robert Halfon East Ham Con	View
14 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
Fixed-term Parliaments Bill - Clause 2 Bill Debate Michael Ellis Newton Abbot Con	Michael Ellis Newton Abbot Con	View
10 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
UK Support for Aid Workers and the Afghan People Ministerial Statement Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	View
09 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
Defence Supplementary Estimate 2021-22 General Debate John Spellar West Bromwich West Lab	John Spellar West Bromwich West Lab	View
February - 03-09 Feb (4 debates)
09 Feb 2022 (2 debates)
Neonatal Leave and Pay Adjournment Debate Luke Hall Thornbury and Yate Con	Luke Hall Thornbury and Yate Con	View
Police Grant Report General Debate Rosie Winterton unknown constituency Lab	Rosie Winterton unknown constituency Lab	View
07 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff Appointment Ministerial Statement Michael Ellis Not specified Con	Michael Ellis Not specified Con	View
03 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Committee on Standards: Members’ Code of Conduct Review General Debate Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	View
January - 06-19 Jan (5 debates)
19 Jan 2022 (2 debates)
Business of the House Bill - Clause 2 Bill Debate Christopher Pincher Worcestershire Con	Christopher Pincher Worcestershire Con	View
Committee on Standards General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
12 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
Speaker’s Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
11 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
Downing Street Garden Event Ministerial Statement Michael Ellis Constituency Con	Michael Ellis Constituency Con	View
06 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme Ministerial Statement Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
2021 - 09 Jun - 16 Dec (30 debates)
December - 03-16 Dec (7 debates)
16 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Backbench Business - Christmas AdjournmentBackbench Business General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
15 Dec 2021 (2 debates)
School Openings: January 2022 Ministerial Statement Robert Halfon Harlow Con	Robert Halfon Harlow Con	View
Ajax Noise and Vibration Review Ministerial Statement Jeremy Quin Wellingborough Con	Jeremy Quin Wellingborough Con	View
09 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Women in the Armed Forces Ministerial Statement Sarah Atherton Wrexham Con	Sarah Atherton Wrexham Con	View
08 Dec 2021 (2 debates)
Dignity in Dying Adjournment Debate Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Business of the House (Today) General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg Selonaby Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg Selonaby Con	View
03 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Health and Social Care Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
November - 01-17 Nov (4 debates)
17 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Strengthening Standards in Public Life General Debate Thangam Debbonaire Bristol West Lab	Thangam Debbonaire Bristol West Lab	View
16 Nov 2021 (2 debates)
Autism and Neurodiversity Research Funding Adjournment Debate Robert Buckland South Swindon Con	Robert Buckland South Swindon Con	View
Committee on Standards General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
01 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Weardale Railway Adjournment Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
October - 19-26 Oct (5 debates)
26 Oct 2021 (2 debates)
Budget: Pre-announcement of Provisions Ministerial Statement Simon Clarke Skegness Con	Simon Clarke Skegness Con	View
Child Sexual Exploitation: Bradford Adjournment Debate Robbie Moore Keighley Con	Robbie Moore Keighley Con	View
22 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
Rail Service Reductions Adjournment Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
20 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
NHS Dentistry: Lincolnshire Adjournment Debate Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	View
19 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
Independent Expert Panel Recommendations for Sanctions and the Recall of MPs Act 2015 General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg Selonky Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg Selonky Con	View
September - 06-20 Sep (6 debates)
20 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill: Business of the House General Debate None	None	View
13 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Repeal of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 Bill - Clause 3, Motion to allow debate on amendments ... Bill Debate Chris Bryant Rhondda Lab	Chris Bryant Rhondda Lab	View
09 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Committee on Standards General Debate Stuart Andrew Daventry Con	Stuart Andrew Daventry Con	View
08 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Business of the House (Today) General Debate Peter Bone Wellingborough Con	Peter Bone Wellingborough Con	View
07 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Pensions Update Ministerial Statement Therese Coffey North East Derbyshire Con	Therese Coffey North East Derbyshire Con	View
06 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	View
August - 18 Aug (1 debate)
18 Aug 2021 (1 debate)
Business of the House (Today) General Debate None	None	View
July - 13-22 Jul (4 debates)
22 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Jackie Doyle-Price Thurrock Con	Jackie Doyle-Price Thurrock Con	View
21 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Forced Repatriation of Chinese Seamen from Liverpool After World War Two Adjournment Debate Kim Johnson Liverpool Riverside Lab	Kim Johnson Liverpool Riverside Lab	View
13 Jul 2021 (2 debates)
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
English Votes for English Laws General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
June - 09-30 Jun (3 debates)
30 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Impact on Attendance in Education Settings Ministerial Statement Gavin Williamson Stone Con	Gavin Williamson Stone Con	View
28 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Business Rates and Company Dissolution Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Luke Hall North West Ham Con	Luke Hall North West Ham Con	View
09 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Free Trade Agreements: Cameroon and Ghana Adjournment Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View

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