House of Commons Debates
256 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 - 11 Jan - 12 May (13 debates) | ||
| May - 10-12 May (2 debates) | ||
| 12 May 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Business Question
Ministerial Statement
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Mark Spencer Sherwood Con | View |
| 10 May 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Message to attend Her Majesty’s Counsellors of State
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
| April - 19-20 Apr (2 debates) | ||
| 20 Apr 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Immigration and Social Security Co-ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill - Lords amendments 4G, 5B, 6B, 7B...
Bill Debate
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Tom Pursglove Corby Con | View |
| 19 Apr 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Easter Recess: Government Update
Ministerial Statement
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Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con | View |
| March - 10-17 Mar (3 debates) | ||
| 17 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Tony Lloyd Manchester Central Lab | View |
| 14 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Fixed-term Parliaments Bill - Clause 2
Bill Debate
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Michael Ellis Newton Abbot Con | View |
| 10 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Sir Richard Shepherd
Adjournment Debate
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William Cash Stone Con | View |
| February - 07-09 Feb (2 debates) | ||
| 09 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
General Debate
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Julian Lewis New Forest East Con | View |
| 07 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Prime Minister’s Chief of Staff Appointment
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Ellis Not specified Con | View |
| January - 11-19 Jan (4 debates) | ||
| 19 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House Bill - Clause 2
Bill Debate
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Christopher Pincher Worcestershire Con | View |
| 18 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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House of Commons Commission
General Debate
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Thangam Debbonaire Bristol West Lab | View |
| 14 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Prime Minister's Incapacity Bill - Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Peter Bone Wellingborough Con | View |
| 11 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Downing Street Garden Event
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Ellis Constituency Con | View |
| 2021 - 04 Mar - 16 Dec (37 debates) | ||
| December - 06-16 Dec (6 debates) | ||
| 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 |
| 10 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Local Government (Disqualification) Bill
General Debate
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None | View |
| 09 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Downing Street Christmas Parties Investigation
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Ellis Constituency Con | View |
| 08 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House (Today)
General Debate
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Jacob Rees-Mogg Selonaby Con | View |
| 06 Dec 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Storm Arwen: Power Outages
Ministerial Statement
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Greg Hands Hove Con | View |
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Armed Forces Bill - Lords amendment 1 and Government motion to disagree, Lords amendments 2-50
Bill Debate
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Leo Docherty Aldershot Con | View |
| November - 02 Nov (1 debate) | ||
| 02 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance (Money)
General Debate
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Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP | View |
| October - 18-28 Oct (3 debates) | ||
| 28 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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House of Commons Commission
General Debate
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Robert Halfon Southend West Con | View |
| 19 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Independent Expert Panel Recommendations for Sanctions and the Recall of MPs Act 2015
General Debate
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Jacob Rees-Mogg Selonky Con | View |
| 18 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Tributes to Sir David Amess
Adjournment Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
| September - 08-23 Sep (4 debates) | ||
| 23 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Independent Expert Panel Recommendations for Sanctions and the Recall of MPs Act 2015
General Debate
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None | View |
| 22 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body
General Debate
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Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con | View |
| 13 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Repeal of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 Bill - Clause 3, Motion to allow debate on amendments ...
Bill Debate
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Chris Bryant Rhondda Lab | View |
| 08 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House (Today)
General Debate
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Peter Bone Wellingborough Con | View |
| August - 18 Aug (1 debate) | ||
| 18 Aug 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House (Today)
General Debate
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None | View |
| July - 05-22 Jul (5 debates) | ||
| 22 Jul 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Post-pandemic Economic Growth: Levelling Up
Ministerial Statement
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
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House of Commons Commission
General Debate
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Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab | View |
| 20 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Independent Expert Panel Recommendations for Sanctions and the Recall of MPs Act 2015
General Debate
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None | View |
| 13 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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English Votes for English Laws
General Debate
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Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con | View |
| 05 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Programme) (No.2)
General Debate
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Philip Davies Constituency Con | View |
| June - 08-29 Jun (6 debates) | ||
| 29 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Emergency Covid Contracts
Ministerial Statement
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Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con | View |
| 28 Jun 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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East West Rail Route Consultation: North East Bedfordshire
Adjournment Debate
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Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con | View |
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Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body
General Debate
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Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con | View |
| 22 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Events Research Programme
Ministerial Statement
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Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con | View |
| 17 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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House of Commons Commission
General Debate
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Sheryll Murray East Devon Con | View |
| 08 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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House of Commons Commission (External Members)
General Debate
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Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con | View |
| April - 13-29 Apr (5 debates) | ||
| 29 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Prorogation
General Debate
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None | View |
| 28 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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National Security and Investment Bill - Clause 61
Bill Debate
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Paul Scully Bromley & Chislehurst Con | View |
| 21 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body
General Debate
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Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con | 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 |
| 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 |
| March - 04-18 Mar (6 debates) | ||
| 18 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Data Transparency and Accountability: Covid-19
Ministerial Statement
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William Wragg Constituency Con | View |
| 16 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Carry-Over)
General Debate
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None | View |
| 11 Mar 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Coronavirus (Temporary Powers) Bill - Clause 1 and New clause 1—Contingencies Fund: reporting in fin...
Bill Debate
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Nigel Evans Chorley Con | View |
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Contingencies Fund Act 1974 (Amendment) Bill - Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 04 Mar 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body
General Debate
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None | View |
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House of Commons Commission
General Debate
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Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP | View |