House of Commons Debates
194 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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| 2021 - 06 Jan - 04 Mar (14 debates) | ||
| March - 01-04 Mar (2 debates) | ||
| 04 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Ways and Means - Budget Resolutions and Economic SituationWays and Means
General Debate
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 01 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Children and Young Persons
General Debate
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Vicky Ford Constituency Con | View |
| February - 03-25 Feb (4 debates) | ||
| 25 Feb 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Education Return and Awarding Qualifications in 2021
General Debate
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Gavin Williamson Stone Con | View |
| 22 Feb 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19: Road Map
Ministerial Statement
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Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con | View |
| 10 Feb 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Essay Mills (Prohibition)
General Debate
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Chris Skidmore Birmingham, Erdington Con | View |
| 03 Feb 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Support for University Students: Covid-19
Ministerial Statement
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Michelle Donelan Somerton and Frome Con | View |
| January - 06-28 Jan (8 debates) | ||
| 28 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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UN International Day of Education
General Debate
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Harriett Baldwin West Worcestershire Con | View |
| 26 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Educational Settings: Reopening
Ministerial Statement
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Nick Gibb Bognor Regis and Littlehampton Con | View |
| 21 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Skills for Jobs White Paper
Ministerial Statement
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Gavin Williamson Stone Con | View |
| 20 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Internet Access
General Debate
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
| 18 Jan 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Remote Education and Free School Meals
General Debate
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Kate Green Wirral West Lab | View |
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Covid-19: Schools
General Debate
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Derek Thomas St Ives Con | View |
| 06 Jan 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Covid-19: Educational Settings
Ministerial Statement
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Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con | View |
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Covid-19
Ministerial Statement
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Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con | View |
| 2020 - 14 Jan - 30 Dec (26 debates) | ||
| December - 03-30 Dec (2 debates) | ||
| 30 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Education: Return in January
Ministerial Statement
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Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con | View |
| 03 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Exams and Accountability 2021
Ministerial Statement
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Gavin Williamson Stone Con | View |
| November - 11 Nov (1 debate) | ||
| 11 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19
General Debate
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Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con | View |
| October - 01-20 Oct (3 debates) | ||
| 20 Oct 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Remote Education: Self-isolating Pupils
Adjournment Debate
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Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab | View |
| 13 Oct 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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School Breakfast
General Debate
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Emma Lewell-Buck South Shields Lab | View |
| 01 Oct 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Lifetime Skills Guarantee and Post-16 Education
Ministerial Statement
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Gavin Williamson Stone Con | View |
| September - 01-29 Sep (5 debates) | ||
| 29 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Students’ Return to Universities
Ministerial Statement
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Gavin Williamson Stone Con | View |
| 28 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19
General Debate
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Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con | View |
| 23 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Secondary School Provision: Lyde Green
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Skidmore Kingswood Con | View |
| 08 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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History Curriculum: Black History
Adjournment Debate
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Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con | View |
| 01 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Schools and Colleges: Qualification Results and Full Opening
General Debate
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Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con | View |
| July - 01-07 Jul (3 debates) | ||
| 07 Jul 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Support for Left-Behind Children
General Debate
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Christian Wakeford Bury South Lab | View |
| 02 Jul 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Education Settings: Autumn Opening
General Debate
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Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con | View |
| 01 Jul 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19: International Language Schools
Adjournment Debate
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Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con | View |
| June - 09-18 Jun (3 debates) | ||
| 18 Jun 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Education Standards: Stoke-on-Trent
Adjournment Debate
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Jack Brereton Stoke-on-Trent South Con | View |
| 16 Jun 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Free School Meals: Summer Holidays
General Debate
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None | View |
| 09 Jun 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Education Settings: Wider Opening
General Debate
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Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con | View |
| May - 11-13 May (2 debates) | ||
| 13 May 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19: School Reopening
General Debate
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Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem | View |
| 11 May 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19: Strategy
General Debate
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Boris Johnson 15:31:00 Con | View |
| March - 09-24 Mar (3 debates) | ||
| 24 Mar 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Wellbeing of Future Generations
General Debate
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Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green | View |
| 18 Mar 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Educational Settings
General Debate
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Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con | View |
| 09 Mar 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Coronavirus
General Debate
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Jon Ashworth Derby South Lab | View |
| February - 13-26 Feb (2 debates) | ||
| 26 Feb 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Secondary Education: Ellesmere Port
Adjournment Debate
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Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab | View |
| 13 Feb 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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February Adjournment
General Debate
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Jack Lopresti Filton and Bradley Stoke Con | View |
| January - 14-22 Jan (2 debates) | ||
| 22 Jan 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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School Meals: Hull
Adjournment Debate
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Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab | View |
| 14 Jan 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Education and Local Government
General Debate
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Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con | View |
| 2016 - 26 Apr - 08 Nov (4 debates) | ||
| November - 08 Nov (1 debate) | ||
| 08 Nov 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab | View |
| June - 28 Jun (1 debate) | ||
| 28 Jun 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS
General Debate
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Peter Aldous Q1 Con | View |
| May - 04 May (1 debate) | ||
| 04 May 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS - EDUCATION FUNDING IN LONDONBACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Bob Neill Bromley and Chislehurst Con | View |
| April - 26 Apr (1 debate) | ||
| 26 Apr 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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ALL SAINTS NATIONAL ACADEMY, WALSALL
Adjournment Debate
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David Winnick Walsall North Lab | View |
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