House of Commons Debates
216 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 - 10 Jan - 08 Jun (8 debates) | ||
| June - 08 Jun (2 debates) | ||
| 08 Jun 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill
Bill Debate
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Michael Gove Constituency Con | View |
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Parks and Green Spaces: Manchester, Gorton
Adjournment Debate
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Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab | View |
| March - 16 Mar (1 debate) | ||
| 16 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Bank Branch Closures
Adjournment Debate
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Anum Qaisar Airdrie and Shotts SNP | View |
| February - 01-04 Feb (3 debates) | ||
| 04 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Mobile Homes Act 1983 (Amendment) Bill
Bill Debate
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Christopher Chope Christchurch Con | View |
| 02 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Levelling Up
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con | View |
| 01 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Social Housing (Emergency Protection of Tenancy Rights)
General Debate
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | View |
| January - 10-14 Jan (2 debates) | ||
| 14 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Private Rental Market
Adjournment Debate
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | View |
| 10 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Building Safety
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con | View |
| 2021 - 01 Feb - 16 Dec (24 debates) | ||
| December - 16 Dec (1 debate) | ||
| 16 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business - Christmas AdjournmentBackbench Business
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| November - 09-29 Nov (2 debates) | ||
| 29 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Ground Rents (Leasehold Properties) Bill - Clause 1: Reducing ground rent on new residential long le...
Bill Debate
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Eddie Hughes Walsall South Con | View |
| 09 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Fire Safety: Retirement Communities
Adjournment Debate
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Kevan Jones North Durham Lab | View |
| October - 27 Oct (1 debate) | ||
| 27 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Ways and Means - Financial Statement
Ministerial Statement
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |
| September - 13 Sep (1 debate) | ||
| 13 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Levelling-up Agenda in the North
Adjournment Debate
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Ian Lavery Blyth and Ashington Lab | View |
| July - 01-21 Jul (3 debates) | ||
| 21 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Building Safety Bill - Second Reading motion
Bill Debate
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Robert Jenrick Newark Reform | View |
| 06 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Fire and Building Safety (Public Inquiry)
General Debate
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Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem | View |
| 01 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Social Housing: Housing Ombudsman
Adjournment Debate
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Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab | View |
| June - 10-29 Jun (3 debates) | ||
| 29 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
General Debate
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Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab | View |
| 17 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Future of the Planning System in England
General Debate
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Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab | View |
| 10 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Land Banking
Adjournment Debate
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Christian Wakeford Bury South Lab | View |
| May - 18 May (1 debate) | ||
| 18 May 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Affordable and Safe Housing for All
General Debate
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Lucy Powell Manchester Central Labour (Co-op) | View |
| April - 20-28 Apr (3 debates) | ||
| 28 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Fire Safety Bill - Lords amendment 4L
Bill Debate
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Christopher Pincher Bocking Con | View |
| 22 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Church Commissioners
General Debate
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Stephen Timms East Ham Lab | View |
| 20 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Planning (Local Authority Housing Developments)
General Debate
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Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con | View |
| March - 01-08 Mar (4 debates) | ||
| 08 Mar 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Disused Mineworks in Skewen: Flooding
Adjournment Debate
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Stephen Kinnock Aberavon Lab | View |
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Housing and Homelessness (Local Accommodation Duty)
General Debate
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Karen Buck Westminster North Lab | View |
| 02 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Banking Services (Post Offices)
General Debate
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Duncan Baker Orchwood Con | View |
| 01 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Fire Safety Remediation: Leaseholders
Adjournment Debate
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Stephen Morgan Portsmouth South Lab | View |
| February - 01-25 Feb (5 debates) | ||
| 25 Feb 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Rough Sleeping
General Debate
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Robert Jenrick Newark Reform | View |
| 24 Feb 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Fire Safety Bill - Lords amendments 1-5, Government motion to disagree/amend/accept
Bill Debate
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Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con | View |
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Prime Minister
General Debate
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Derek Twigg Widnes and Halewood Lab | View |
| 10 Feb 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Building Safety
Ministerial Statement
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Robert Jenrick Newark Reform | View |
| 01 Feb 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Unsafe Cladding: Protecting Tenants and Leaseholders
General Debate
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Thangam Debbonaire Bristol West Lab | View |
| 2020 - 14 Jul - 17 Dec (18 debates) | ||
| December - 10-17 Dec (3 debates) | ||
| 17 Dec 2020 (2 debates) | ||
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Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement
Ministerial Statement
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Robert Jenrick Newark Reform | View |
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Christmas Adjournment
General Debate
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David Amess Southend West Con | View |
| 10 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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The Future of the High Street
General Debate
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Kelly Tolhurst Rochester and Strood Con | View |
| November - 03-24 Nov (6 debates) | ||
| 24 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Leaseholders and Cladding
Ministerial Statement
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Christopher Pincher UK Government Con | View |
| 18 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Supported Accommodation
General Debate
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Steve McCabe Birmingham, Selly Oak Lab | View |
| 16 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Leaseholders and Cladding: Greenwich and Woolwich
Adjournment Debate
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Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab | View |
| 11 Nov 2020 (2 debates) | ||
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Covid-19 Lockdown: Homelessness and Rough Sleepers
Ministerial Statement
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Kelly Tolhurst Rochester and Strood Con | View |
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Supported Housing (Regulation)
General Debate
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Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab | View |
| 03 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Housing: North Somerset
Adjournment Debate
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Liam Fox North Somerset Con | View |
| October - 08-15 Oct (2 debates) | ||
| 15 Oct 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Ministry of Defence Tenants: Evictions
Adjournment Debate
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Stephen Crabb Preseli Pembrokeshire Con | View |
| 08 Oct 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con | View |
| September - 01-30 Sep (5 debates) | ||
| 30 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Town and Country Planning
General Debate
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Mike Amesbury Weaver Vale Lab | View |
| 23 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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End of Eviction Moratorium
Ministerial Statement
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Christopher Pincher Con Con | View |
| 09 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Houses in Multiple Occupation
General Debate
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Ian Levy Blyth Valley Lab | View |
| 07 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Housing Developments: West Sussex
General Debate
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Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con | View |
| 01 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Radlett Airfield Site
Adjournment Debate
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Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem | View |
| July - 14-22 Jul (2 debates) | ||
| 22 Jul 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Rented Homes: End of Evictions Ban
General Debate
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Thangam Debbonaire Bristol West Lab | View |
| 14 Jul 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Flammable Cladding Removal
Adjournment Debate
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Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab | View |