House of Commons Debates

285 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 - 13 Jan - 06 Sep (30 debates)
September - 06 Sep (1 debate)
06 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Social Security Contributions and Benefits Bill - Clause 6 Bill Debate Richard Thomson Nairn, Cromarty and Dingwall SNP	Richard Thomson Nairn, Cromarty and Dingwall SNP	View
July - 07 Jul (1 debate)
07 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Wealden Railway Stations: Disability Access Adjournment Debate Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	View
June - 08-30 Jun (6 debates)
30 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Flexible Working General Debate Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	View
29 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Bereavement (Leave and Pay) General Debate Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	View
22 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
McVitie’s Tollcross Factory Adjournment Debate David Linden Glasgow East SNP	David Linden Glasgow East SNP	View
14 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
The National Insurance Contributions Bill - Opening of debate on the entire bill Bill Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	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
08 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Employment Rights Ministerial Statement Paul Scully West Cornwall Con	Paul Scully West Cornwall Con	View
May - 12 May (1 debate)
12 May 2021 (1 debate)
Debate on the Address General Debate Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
April - 13-28 Apr (5 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
27 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
Tool Theft (Prevention) General Debate Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	View
22 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body General Debate Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab	Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab	View
15 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
English Language Sector Adjournment Debate Conor Burns Bournemouth West Con	Conor Burns Bournemouth West Con	View
13 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
Greensill Capital Ministerial Statement Paul Scully Constituency Con	Paul Scully Constituency Con	View
March - 01-25 Mar (11 debates)
25 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
UK Steel Production: Greensill Capital Ministerial Statement Kwasi Kwarteng City of London Con	Kwasi Kwarteng City of London Con	View
24 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Hospitality Industry General Debate Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	View
23 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
First-Aid (Mental Health) General Debate Dean Russell Watford Con	Dean Russell Watford Con	View
22 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Health and Safety Regulations: Cranes Adjournment Debate Apsana Begum Poplar and Limehouse Lab	Apsana Begum Poplar and Limehouse Lab	View
17 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Education Employment (Accompaniment To Hearings) General Debate Brendan Clarke-Smith Erewash Con	Brendan Clarke-Smith Erewash Con	View
12 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Apprenticeships (Transparency) Bill - Clause 3 Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
09 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Workplace Protection Adjournment Debate Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	View
04 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Ways and Means - Budget Resolutions and Economic SituationWays and Means General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
03 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation General Debate Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	View
02 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Statutory Sick Pay Adjournment Debate Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab	View
01 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Maternity Leave (Attorney General) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con	View
February - 11-24 Feb (2 debates)
24 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Uber: Supreme Court Ruling Ministerial Statement Paul Scully Con Con	Paul Scully Con Con	View
11 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
The Maternity Allowance Bill - Clause 1 and Amendment 3 Bill Debate Kirsten Oswald Northern Ireland SNP	Kirsten Oswald Northern Ireland SNP	View
January - 13-25 Jan (3 debates)
25 Jan 2021 (2 debates)
Employment Rights: Government Plans General Debate None	None	View
Covid-19: Limited Company Directors General Debate Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP	Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP	View
13 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Financial Assistance (Gaps in Support) General Debate Tracy Brabin Barnsley Central Lab	Tracy Brabin Barnsley Central Lab	View
2020 - 08 Jul - 02 Dec (20 debates)
December - 02 Dec (1 debate)
02 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Arcadia and Debenhams: Business Support and Job Retention Ministerial Statement Paul Scully Worcester Con	Paul Scully Worcester Con	View
November - 02-30 Nov (6 debates)
30 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Statutory Paid Bereavement Leave: Loss of Family Member Adjournment Debate Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	View
26 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
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
04 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Employment (Dismissal and Re-employment) General Debate Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	View
03 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Lockdown: Economic Support Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
02 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
October - 05-22 Oct (6 debates)
22 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Adjournment Debate Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP	Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP	View
20 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Folkestone and Hythe Con	Matthew Hancock Folkestone and Hythe Con	View
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
13 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Public Health Restrictions: Government Economic Support Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
12 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
05 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
CCRC Decision on 44 Post Office Prosecutions Ministerial Statement Paul Scully Worcester Con	Paul Scully Worcester Con	View
September - 03-22 Sep (5 debates)
22 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
17 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Support for Self-employed and Freelance Workers General Debate Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green	Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green	View
09 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Protection of Jobs and Businesses General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
03 Sep 2020 (2 debates)
Kickstart Scheme General Debate Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	View
Kick-start Scheme General Debate Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	View
July - 08 Jul (2 debates)
08 Jul 2020 (2 debates)
Pregnancy and Maternity (Redundancy Protection) General Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View
Economic Update General Debate Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View

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