House of Commons Debates

178 main chamber debates on legislation and government business

What are House of Commons Debates?

House of Commons debates 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:

Ministerial Statements: Government ministers announce major policy decisions. Minister speaks -> Shadow Secretary responds -> MPs ask questions.
Urgent Questions: MPs ask pressing questions requiring immediate government response. MP asks -> Minister answers -> Follow-up questions.
Adjournment Debates: End-of-day debates where an MP raises a constituency concern. MP presents issue (15-30 mins) -> Minister responds.
General Debates: Multiple MPs debate legislation, budgets, or policies. Various speakers -> May include minister/shadow responses -> Sometimes ends with vote.

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2021 - 12 Jan - 11 Mar (10 debates)
March - 01-11 Mar (4 debates)
11 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Coronavirus (Temporary Powers) Bill - Clause 1 and New clause 1—Contingencies Fund: reporting in fin... Bill Debate Nigel Evans Chorley Con	Nigel Evans Chorley Con	View
08 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation - Income tax (charge) General Debate		View
03 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Ways and Means Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
01 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Income Tax General Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
February - 03-25 Feb (5 debates)
25 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Alcohol Duty Adjournment Debate Douglas Ross Moray Con	Douglas Ross Moray Con	View
24 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Covid Contracts: Judicial Review Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
10 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Building Safety Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
03 Feb 2021 (2 debates)
Exiting the European Union (Value Added Tax) General Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
Exiting the European Union (Excise) General Debate Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	View
January - 12 Jan (1 debate)
12 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
Abolition of Business Rates General Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
2020 - 09 Jan - 09 Dec (16 debates)
December - 08-09 Dec (2 debates)
09 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Miscellaneous General Debate Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	View
08 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Taxation (Post-transition Period) (Ways and Means) General Debate		View
November - 03-25 Nov (2 debates)
25 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Spending Review 2020 and OBR Forecast Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
03 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Lockdown: Economic Support Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
October - 06-14 Oct (2 debates)
14 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Economic Support Package General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
06 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Areas with Additional Public Health Restrictions: Economic Support Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
July - 07 Jul (1 debate)
07 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
HM Revenue and Customs General Debate Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
May - 06-12 May (2 debates)
12 May 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Economic Package General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
06 May 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: International Response General Debate Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	View
April - 29 Apr (1 debate)
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
March - 19 Mar (1 debate)
19 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Loan Charge 2019: Sir Amyas Morse Review General Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
February - 03-25 Feb (3 debates)
25 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Tax Avoidance and Evasion General Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
04 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Rating and Valuation General Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
03 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Netflix: Tax Affairs Adjournment Debate Margaret Hodge Barking Lab	Margaret Hodge Barking Lab	View
January - 09-14 Jan (2 debates)
14 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
HMRC Tax Office: Cumbernauld Adjournment Debate Stuart McDonald Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East SNP	Stuart McDonald Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East SNP	View
09 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Hospital Improvement Plans: VAT Rules Adjournment Debate Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	View
2016 - 30 Jun (2 debates)
June - 30 Jun (2 debates)
30 Jun 2016 (2 debates)
Debate General Debate David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
BATTLE OF THE SOMME General Debate Rishi Sunak Yeovil Con	Rishi Sunak Yeovil Con	View

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