House of Commons Debates

305 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

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2021 - 04 Feb - 10 Dec (50 debates)
December - 01-10 Dec (5 debates)
10 Dec 2021 (2 debates)
Children and Young People with Complex Needs Adjournment Debate Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	View
Local Government (Disqualification) Bill General Debate None	None	View
09 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Vulnerable Asylum Seeker Services: Stockton Adjournment Debate Alex Cunningham Stockton North Lab	Alex Cunningham Stockton North Lab	View
06 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Solihull and Meriden Con	Nadhim Zahawi Solihull and Meriden Con	View
01 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Adult Social Care Ministerial Statement Gillian Keegan Stafford Con	Gillian Keegan Stafford Con	View
November - 01-26 Nov (5 debates)
26 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Births and Deaths Registration Bill - Clause 1 - Electronic registration of births and deaths Bill Debate Saqib Bhatti Meriden Con	Saqib Bhatti Meriden Con	View
17 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Disposable Barbecues General Debate Robert Largan High Peak Con	Robert Largan High Peak Con	View
08 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
UK Vaccination Strategy Adjournment Debate Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con	Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con	View
03 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Kennels and Catteries: Economic and Social Contribution Adjournment Debate Sara Britcliffe Hyndburn Con	Sara Britcliffe Hyndburn Con	View
01 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Weardale Railway Adjournment Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
October - 20-26 Oct (3 debates)
26 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
Child Sexual Exploitation: Bradford Adjournment Debate Robbie Moore Keighley Con	Robbie Moore Keighley Con	View
25 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme Ministerial Statement Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
20 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
Security Update Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
September - 06-23 Sep (10 debates)
23 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Coronavirus: Education Setting Attendance and Support for Pupils Ministerial Statement Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	View
22 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Subsidy Control Bill (HL) - Clause 1 Bill Debate Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	View
20 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Elections Bill - Instruction Motion to Amend Voting System for Various Elections Bill Debate Christopher Pincher Tamworth Con	Christopher Pincher Tamworth Con	View
16 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Chatham Docks Adjournment Debate Kelly Tolhurst Rochester and Strood Con	Kelly Tolhurst Rochester and Strood Con	View
14 Sep 2021 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Con Con	Sajid Javid Con Con	View
Scunthorpe Driving Theory Test Centre Adjournment Debate Holly Mumby-Croft Scunthorpe Con	Holly Mumby-Croft Scunthorpe Con	View
13 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Afghanistan Policy Ministerial Statement Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
09 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Business Rates and Insolvency Bill - Clause 1 - Determinations in respect of certain non-domestic ra... Bill Debate Jeff Smith Manchester Withington Lab	Jeff Smith Manchester Withington Lab	View
08 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Independent Commission on Climate Adjournment Debate Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab	Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab	View
06 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Medicinal Cannabis Adjournment Debate Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	View
July - 14 Jul (2 debates)
14 Jul 2021 (2 debates)
Devolution for the East Midlands Adjournment Debate Ben Bradley Mansfield Con	Ben Bradley Mansfield Con	View
Planning and Local Representation General Debate Rachel Hopkins Luton South Lab	Rachel Hopkins Luton South Lab	View
June - 09-29 Jun (9 debates)
29 Jun 2021 (2 debates)
NHS Integrated Care System Boundaries Adjournment Debate Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con	Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con	View
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government General Debate Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	View
28 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
East West Rail Route Consultation: North East Bedfordshire Adjournment Debate Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	View
22 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
McVitie’s Tollcross Factory Adjournment Debate David Linden Glasgow East SNP	David Linden Glasgow East SNP	View
17 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Future of the Planning System in England General Debate Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	View
16 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Anti-loitering Devices: Safety Adjournment Debate Giles Watling Clacton Con	Giles Watling Clacton Con	View
14 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Antisocial Behaviour (Vehicles) Adjournment Debate Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Lab	Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Lab	View
10 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Land Banking Adjournment Debate Christian Wakeford Bury South Lab	Christian Wakeford Bury South Lab	View
09 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Prime Minister General Debate Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	View
May - 20-26 May (3 debates)
26 May 2021 (1 debate)
Transit Site: Walsall Adjournment Debate Valerie Vaz Walsall South Lab	Valerie Vaz Walsall South Lab	View
20 May 2021 (2 debates)
Britain’s Railways Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	View
North of England: Transport Infrastructure Adjournment Debate Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	View
April - 15-28 Apr (3 debates)
28 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
National Minimum Wage Enforcement Adjournment Debate Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	View
20 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
Planning (Local Authority Housing Developments) General Debate Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con	Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con	View
15 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
English Language Sector Adjournment Debate Conor Burns Bournemouth West Con	Conor Burns Bournemouth West Con	View
March - 08-24 Mar (5 debates)
24 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Liverpool City Council Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
23 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
ANPR and Width Restrictions Adjournment Debate Dean Russell Watford Con	Dean Russell Watford Con	View
15 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
National Bus Strategy: England Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	View
12 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
National Carers Strategy Adjournment Debate Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	View
08 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Housing and Homelessness (Local Accommodation Duty) General Debate Karen Buck Westminster North Lab	Karen Buck Westminster North Lab	View
February - 04-24 Feb (5 debates)
24 Feb 2021 (2 debates)
Oxford West and Abingdon: Flooding Adjournment Debate Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	View
Prime Minister General Debate Derek Twigg Widnes and Halewood Lab	Derek Twigg Widnes and Halewood Lab	View
11 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Faith Groups Adjournment Debate Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	View
10 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Local Government Finance (England) General Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
04 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Vaccine Update Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Worcestershire Con	Nadhim Zahawi Worcestershire Con	View

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