House of Commons Debates

184 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 - 03 Feb - 25 Mar (8 debates)
March - 01-25 Mar (4 debates)
25 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
UK Steel Production: Greensill Capital Ministerial Statement Kwasi Kwarteng City of London Con	Kwasi Kwarteng City of London Con	View
23 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
10 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Nord Stream 2 Pipeline Adjournment Debate Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con	Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con	View
01 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Electricity General Debate Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	View
February - 03-25 Feb (4 debates)
25 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Growing Back Better Report Ministerial Statement Philip Dunne Waveney Con	Philip Dunne Waveney Con	View
24 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
COP26 General Debate Imran Hussain Bradford East Lab	Imran Hussain Bradford East Lab	View
09 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Climate and Ecological Emergency: UK’s Response Adjournment Debate Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green	Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green	View
03 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Bereavement Adjournment Debate Grahame Morris Easington Lab	Grahame Morris Easington Lab	View
2020 - 15 Jan - 15 Dec (20 debates)
December - 03-15 Dec (3 debates)
15 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
14 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Energy White Paper Ministerial Statement Alok Sharma Spelthorne Con	Alok Sharma Spelthorne Con	View
03 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
November - 18-26 Nov (4 debates)
26 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Hydrogen Transport Adjournment Debate Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
18 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Solar Flares and Electricity Grid Reliance Adjournment Debate Paul Maynard Blackpool North and Cleveleys Con	Paul Maynard Blackpool North and Cleveleys Con	View
Exiting the European Union (Energy Conservation) General Debate Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	View
October - 14-21 Oct (2 debates)
21 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Free School Meals General Debate Kate Green Stretford and Urmston Lab	Kate Green Stretford and Urmston Lab	View
14 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Electricity Generation: Local Suppliers Adjournment Debate Ben Lake Ceredigion Preseli PC	Ben Lake Ceredigion Preseli PC	View
September - 14 Sep (1 debate)
14 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
UK Steel Industry Adjournment Debate Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	View
July - 07-08 Jul (2 debates)
08 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Economic Update General Debate Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
07 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Departmental Spending General Debate Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
June - 10-30 Jun (3 debates)
30 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
New Homes (New Development Standards) General Debate Geoffrey Clifton-Brown North Cotswolds Con	Geoffrey Clifton-Brown North Cotswolds Con	View
15 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Electricity General Debate Kwasi Kwarteng Westminster North Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Westminster North Con	View
10 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Local Electricity General Debate Peter Aldous Woodford Con	Peter Aldous Woodford Con	View
March - 03-16 Mar (3 debates)
16 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Cavity Wall Insulation: Complaints Adjournment Debate Chris Elmore Bridgend Lab	Chris Elmore Bridgend Lab	View
11 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Electric Car Batteries: Disposal and Recycling Adjournment Debate Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	View
03 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op)	Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op)	View
February - 05 Feb (1 debate)
05 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Nuclear Energy Policy: Climate Change General Debate Virginia Crosbie Ynys Môn Con	Virginia Crosbie Ynys Môn Con	View
January - 15 Jan (1 debate)
15 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
A Green Industrial Revolution General Debate Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	View
2016 - 02 Feb - 13 Dec (6 debates)
December - 13 Dec (1 debate)
13 Dec 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY General Debate Jake Berry East Lancashire Con	Jake Berry East Lancashire Con	View
November - 08 Nov (1 debate)
08 Nov 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY General Debate None	None	View
September - 13 Sep (1 debate)
13 Sep 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY General Debate None	None	View
May - 03 May (1 debate)
03 May 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS General Debate Paula Sherriff Q1 Lab	Paula Sherriff Q1 Lab	View
March - 24 Mar (1 debate)
24 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
Backbench Business — Court Closures General Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
February - 02 Feb (1 debate)
02 Feb 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS General Debate John Pugh Q1 Lib Dem	John Pugh Q1 Lib Dem	View

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