House of Commons Debates

210 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.

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2020 - 13 Jan - 07 Dec (50 debates)
December - 02-07 Dec (2 debates)
07 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
UK-EU Future Relationship Negotiations and Transition Period Ministerial Statement Penny Mordaunt South East Hampshire Con	Penny Mordaunt South East Hampshire Con	View
02 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Exiting the European Union (Plant Health) General Debate Victoria Prentis Banbury Con	Victoria Prentis Banbury Con	View
November - 04-30 Nov (13 debates)
30 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Agricultural Transition Plan Ministerial Statement George Eustice Constituency Con	George Eustice Constituency Con	View
25 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Spending Review 2020 and OBR Forecast Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
UK-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement General Debate Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con	Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con	View
24 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Exiting the European Union General Debate Amanda Solloway Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Amanda Solloway Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
23 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Exiting the European Union (European Union) General Debate Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	View
Exiting the European Union (Agriculture) General Debate Victoria Prentis Banbury Con	Victoria Prentis Banbury Con	View
19 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Integrated Review Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
18 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Exiting the European Union (Energy Conservation) General Debate Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	View
Exiting the European Union (Building and Buildings) General Debate Christopher Pincher Bocking Con	Christopher Pincher Bocking Con	View
10 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Exiting the European Union (Merchant Shipping) General Debate Rachel Maclean Wythenshawe and Sale West Con	Rachel Maclean Wythenshawe and Sale West Con	View
Exiting the European Union (Agriculture) General Debate Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
09 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Future of Financial Services Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
04 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Exiting the European Union General Debate Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
October - 19 Oct (1 debate)
19 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
EU Exit: Negotiations and the Joint Committee Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
September - 14-23 Sep (3 debates)
23 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
EU Exit: End of Transition Period Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	View
16 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Remote Participation in House of Commons Proceedings (Motion) General Debate Dawn Butler Brent East Lab	Dawn Butler Brent East Lab	View
14 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Japan Free Trade Agreement Ministerial Statement Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	View
July - 13-16 Jul (4 debates)
16 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
UK Internal Market: White Paper General Debate Alok Sharma 12:08:00 Con	Alok Sharma 12:08:00 Con	View
15 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Future UK-EU Relationship General Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
14 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
UK Telecommunications General Debate Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con	View
13 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
EU Exit: End of Transition Period General Debate Michael Gove Rotherham Con	Michael Gove Rotherham Con	View
June - 04-24 Jun (9 debates)
24 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Protection of UK Food Standards Adjournment Debate John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con	John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con	View
22 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Reading Terrorist Attack General Debate None	None	View
17 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (Accession) General Debate Elizabeth Truss Gosforth Con	Elizabeth Truss Gosforth Con	View
16 Jun 2020 (2 debates)
UK-EU Negotiations Ministerial Statement Michael Gove South West Surrey Con	Michael Gove South West Surrey Con	View
Exiting the European Union: Financial Services and Markets General Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
10 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Exiting the European Union (Civil Aviation) General Debate Rachel Maclean Wythenshawe and Sale East Con	Rachel Maclean Wythenshawe and Sale East Con	View
09 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Future Relationship with the EU General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	View
08 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Electoral Reform Adjournment Debate Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	View
04 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
EU-UK Partnership: EU’s Mandate General Debate Michael Gove Richmond Yorks Con	Michael Gove Richmond Yorks Con	View
May - 13-20 May (2 debates)
20 May 2020 (1 debate)
Northern Ireland Protocol: UK Approach Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	View
13 May 2020 (1 debate)
Remote Division Result: Amendment 39 General Debate None	None	View
March - 02-17 Mar (4 debates)
17 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Budget Resolutions General Debate Grant Shapps East Yorkshire Con	Grant Shapps East Yorkshire Con	View
11 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock Chorley Con	Matthew Hancock Chorley Con	View
09 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Commonwealth in 2020 General Debate James Duddridge Braintree Con	James Duddridge Braintree Con	View
02 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
UK-US Trade Deal General Debate Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	View
February - 03-27 Feb (4 debates)
27 Feb 2020 (2 debates)
European Union: Future Relationship General Debate Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
Welsh Affairs General Debate Simon Hart Carmarthen East and Dinefwr Con	Simon Hart Carmarthen East and Dinefwr Con	View
04 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Foreign and Commonwealth Office General Debate Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con	Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con	View
03 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Global Britain General Debate Dominic Raab Arundel and South Downs Con	Dominic Raab Arundel and South Downs Con	View
January - 13-30 Jan (8 debates)
30 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Global Britain General Debate Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	View
27 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Claim of Right for Scotland Adjournment Debate Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	View
21 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op	Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op	View
20 Jan 2020 (2 debates)
Lowestoft Tidal Flood Barrier Adjournment Debate Peter Aldous Waveney Con	Peter Aldous Waveney Con	View
Economy and Jobs General Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
14 Jan 2020 (2 debates)
Flybe Ministerial Statement Paul Maynard Tiverton and Honiton Con	Paul Maynard Tiverton and Honiton Con	View
Education and Local Government General Debate Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
13 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Official Development Assistance Target Adjournment Debate Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	View

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