House of Commons Debates

191 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 - 06 Jan - 27 Apr (13 debates)
April - 22-27 Apr (3 debates)
27 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Ministerial Statement Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	View
26 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
Public Health General Debate Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
22 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
Commonwealth War Graves Commission: Historical Inequalities Report Ministerial Statement Ben Wallace Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Con	Ben Wallace Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Con	View
March - 10-24 Mar (2 debates)
24 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
New Plan for Immigration Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
10 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Hong Kong: Electoral Reforms Ministerial Statement Nigel Adams Constituency Con	Nigel Adams Constituency Con	View
February - 01-09 Feb (3 debates)
09 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock South East Cambridgeshire Con	Matthew Hancock South East Cambridgeshire Con	View
02 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Deportation of Foreign National Offenders Adjournment Debate Simon Clarke Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Con	Simon Clarke Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Con	View
01 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Covid Security at UK Borders General Debate Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
January - 06-27 Jan (5 debates)
27 Jan 2021 (2 debates)
Health Measures at UK Borders Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
26 Jan 2021 (2 debates)
UK Border: Covid Protections Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Detention of Anoosheh Ashoori in Iran Adjournment Debate Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab	Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab	View
06 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
2020 - 29 Jan - 16 Dec (26 debates)
December - 08-16 Dec (2 debates)
16 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Immigration Rules: Supported Accommodation Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Conservative Con	Chris Philp Conservative Con	View
08 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Arrest of Egyptian Human Rights Advocates Adjournment Debate Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab	Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab	View
November - 03-30 Nov (3 debates)
30 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Scheduled Mass Deportation: Jamaica Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
12 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Hong Kong Ministerial Statement Nigel Adams Bedford Con	Nigel Adams Bedford Con	View
03 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
September - 02-07 Sep (2 debates)
07 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
International Travel General Debate Grant Shapps Dover Con	Grant Shapps Dover Con	View
02 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Channel Crossings in Small Boats General Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
July - 01-21 Jul (3 debates)
21 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Windrush Lessons Learned Review General Debate Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
20 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
China General Debate Dominic Raab Arundel and South Downs Con	Dominic Raab Arundel and South Downs Con	View
01 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: International Language Schools Adjournment Debate Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con	Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con	View
June - 22-30 Jun (4 debates)
30 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Foreign and Commonwealth Office General Debate Jamie Wallis Constituency Party	Jamie Wallis Constituency Party	View
23 Jun 2020 (2 debates)
Windrush Day 2020 Adjournment Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
Windrush Compensation Scheme General Debate Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
22 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Reading Terrorist Attack General Debate None	None	View
May - 11 May (1 debate)
11 May 2020 (1 debate)
Foreign and Commonwealth Office General Debate Imran Hussain Bradford East Lab	Imran Hussain Bradford East Lab	View
April - 28-29 Apr (2 debates)
29 Apr 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Repatriation of UK Nationals General Debate Nigel Adams Sherburn and Elmet Con	Nigel Adams Sherburn and Elmet Con	View
28 Apr 2020 (1 debate)
Public Services Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
March - 02-24 Mar (4 debates)
24 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
British Citizens Abroad: FCO Help to Return Home General Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
19 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Windrush Lessons Learned Review General Debate Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
17 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Ministerial Statement Dominic Raab House of Commons Con	Dominic Raab House of Commons Con	View
02 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
British Citizens Imprisoned Overseas and Coronavirus General Debate Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	View
February - 10-24 Feb (3 debates)
24 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Points-based Immigration System General Debate Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
11 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Opposition Day General Debate None	None	View
10 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Deportation Flight to Jamaica General Debate David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
January - 29-30 Jan (2 debates)
30 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Global Britain General Debate Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	View
29 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Wards Corner Redevelopment General Debate David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
2016 - 20 Apr - 26 May (2 debates)
May - 26 May (1 debate)
26 May 2016 (1 debate)
BRAIN FAMILY: DEPORTATION General Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
April - 20 Apr (1 debate)
20 Apr 2016 (1 debate)
BUTTERFIELDS ESTATE Adjournment Debate Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	View

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