House of Commons Debates
235 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 - 08 Jun (24 debates) | ||
| June - 08 Jun (1 debate) | ||
| 08 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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0.7% Official Development Assistance Target
General Debate
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| April - 12-29 Apr (8 debates) | ||
| 29 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Prorogation
General Debate
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None | View |
| 27 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Ministerial Statement
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Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab | View |
| 22 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Armed Forces Bill: Special Report
Ministerial Statement
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James Sunderland Bracknell Con | View |
| 21 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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House Standards System: Confidentiality and Sanctions
General Debate
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Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con | View |
| 19 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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European Football Proposal
Ministerial Statement
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Oliver Dowden Hertsmere Con | View |
| 14 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Lobbying of Government Committee
General Debate
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab | View |
| 13 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Chinese Government Sanctions on UK Citizens
Ministerial Statement
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Nigel Adams East Surrey Con | View |
| 12 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
| March - 03-23 Mar (5 debates) | ||
| 23 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
General Debate
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None | View |
| 22 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Trade Bill - After Clause 2 - Trade agreements and genocide
Bill Debate
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Greg Hands Hammersmith Con | View |
| 18 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Independent Review of Administrative Law
Ministerial Statement
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Robert Buckland Conway Con | View |
| 16 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Scotland Act 1998: Scottish Civil Service
Adjournment Debate
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David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con | View |
| 03 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Sexual Offences Act 2003: Positions of Trust
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab | View |
| February - 03-24 Feb (4 debates) | ||
| 24 Feb 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill
General Debate
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None | View |
| 09 Feb 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Trade Bill - Amendments to Clause 2 on parliamentary approval of international trade agreements and ...
Bill Debate
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Greg Hands Hove Con | View |
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Pensions
General Debate
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Guy Opperman Hexham Con | View |
| 03 Feb 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House (Today)
General Debate
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None | View |
| January - 06-26 Jan (6 debates) | ||
| 26 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House (Environment Bill: Carry-over)
General Debate
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Rebecca Pow Cornwall West Con | View |
| 20 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Deputy Speaker’s Statement
General Debate
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Nigel Evans Chorley Con | View |
| 13 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House (Private Members’ Bills) (No. 9)
General Debate
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None | View |
| 12 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House (Private Members' Bills) (No. 9) Motion
General Debate
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None | View |
| 11 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Economic Update
Ministerial Statement
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |
| 06 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House (Today)
General Debate
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Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab | View |
| 2020 - 10 Sep - 30 Dec (26 debates) | ||
| December - 01-30 Dec (7 debates) | ||
| 30 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House (Today)
General Debate
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None | View |
| 16 Dec 2020 (2 debates) | ||
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Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority
General Debate
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Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con | View |
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Arms (Exports and Remote Warfare)
General Debate
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Alyn Smith Na h-Eileanan an Iar SNP | View |
| 15 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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National Trust: 125th Anniversary
Adjournment Debate
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Derek Thomas St Ives Con | View |
| 14 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Energy White Paper
Ministerial Statement
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Alok Sharma Spelthorne Con | View |
| 10 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Ockenden Review
Ministerial Statement
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Nadine Dorries Mid Bedfordshire Con | View |
| 01 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House (Today)
General Debate
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None | View |
| November - 03-30 Nov (9 debates) | ||
| 30 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Patrick Finucane: Supreme Court Judgment
Ministerial Statement
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Brandon Lewis South Suffolk Con | View |
| 26 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Official Development Assistance
Ministerial Statement
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Dominic Raab Constituency Con | View |
| 19 Nov 2020 (2 debates) | ||
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DHSC Answers to Written Questions
Ministerial Statement
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Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con | View |
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Virtual Participation in Debate
Ministerial Statement
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Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con | View |
| 18 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19
General Debate
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Jo Churchill Barnstaple Con | View |
| 11 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Remembrance, UK Armed Forces and Society
General Debate
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James Heappey Wells Con | View |
| 10 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Armed Forces: Covid-19 Deployment
Ministerial Statement
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Jeremy Quin Nottingham West Con | View |
| 05 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Offshore Wind Transmission Connections
Adjournment Debate
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Duncan Baker North Norfolk Con | View |
| 03 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
| October - 19-23 Oct (3 debates) | ||
| 23 Oct 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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London’s Economic Recovery: Covid-19
Adjournment Debate
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Felicity Buchan Kensington Con | View |
| 22 Oct 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19
General Debate
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Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con | View |
| 19 Oct 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Vaccine Misinformation Online
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Elmore Bridgend Lab | View |
| September - 10-24 Sep (7 debates) | ||
| 24 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House (30 September)
General Debate
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None | View |
| 23 Sep 2020 (3 debates) | ||
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End of Eviction Moratorium
Ministerial Statement
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Christopher Pincher Con Con | View |
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Proxy Voting
General Debate
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Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con | View |
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BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (TODAY )
General Debate
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Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con | View |
| 16 Sep 2020 (2 debates) | ||
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Misogyny in Sport
Adjournment Debate
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Alex Davies-Jones Pontypridd Lab | View |
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Remote Participation in House of Commons Proceedings (Motion)
General Debate
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Dawn Butler Brent East Lab | View |
| 10 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Manchester Piccadilly to Rose Hill Marple Trains
Adjournment Debate
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William Wragg Hazel Grove Con | View |