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.

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2021 - 12 Jan - 04 Feb (8 debates)
February - 01-04 Feb (3 debates)
04 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Towns Fund General Debate Paul Bristow Peterborough Con	Paul Bristow Peterborough Con	View
02 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Local Welfare Assistance Provision (Review) General Debate Paul Maynard Wyre and Preston North Con	Paul Maynard Wyre and Preston North Con	View
01 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Cultural Centres and Sporting Facilities: North West Durham General Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
January - 12-25 Jan (5 debates)
25 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
Council Tax: Government’s Proposed Increase General Debate Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
13 Jan 2021 (3 debates)
Elections: May 2021 Ministerial Statement Chloe Smith Norwich North Con	Chloe Smith Norwich North Con	View
Small Business Support: Covid-19 Adjournment Debate Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	View
Covid-19 Financial Assistance (Gaps in Support) General Debate Tracy Brabin Barnsley Central Lab	Tracy Brabin Barnsley Central Lab	View
12 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Response: Defence Support Ministerial Statement Ben Wallace Nottingham North Con	Ben Wallace Nottingham North Con	View
2020 - 07 Sep - 17 Dec (42 debates)
December - 01-17 Dec (7 debates)
17 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
14 Dec 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Bexleyheath and Crayford Con	Matthew Hancock Bexleyheath and Crayford Con	View
Dark Skies Adjournment Debate Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
10 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
The Future of the High Street General Debate Kelly Tolhurst Rochester and Strood Con	Kelly Tolhurst Rochester and Strood Con	View
09 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Local Government Finance: Croydon Adjournment Debate David Simmonds Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Con	David Simmonds Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Con	View
02 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Arcadia and Debenhams: Business Support and Job Retention Ministerial Statement Paul Scully Worcester Con	Paul Scully Worcester Con	View
01 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Public Health General Debate Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
November - 04-26 Nov (13 debates)
26 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Hydrogen Transport Adjournment Debate Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	Alexander Stafford Rother Valley 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
23 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Road Traffic General Debate Rachel Maclean Redditch Con	Rachel Maclean Redditch Con	View
18 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Towns Fund Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
17 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Cleveland Bridge: Weight Limit Adjournment Debate Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem	Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem	View
11 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Lockdown: Homelessness and Rough Sleepers Ministerial Statement Kelly Tolhurst Rochester and Strood Con	Kelly Tolhurst Rochester and Strood Con	View
Supported Housing (Regulation) General Debate Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab	Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab	View
10 Nov 2020 (3 debates)
Armed Forces: Covid-19 Deployment Ministerial Statement Jeremy Quin Nottingham West Con	Jeremy Quin Nottingham West Con	View
Safety and Littering: A34 and A420 Adjournment Debate David Johnston Wantage Con	David Johnston Wantage Con	View
Exiting the European Union (Agriculture) General Debate Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
09 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Supporting Disadvantaged Families Ministerial Statement Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	View
04 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Emergency Transport and Travel Measures in London Boroughs Adjournment Debate Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab	Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab	View
October - 01-22 Oct (15 debates)
22 Oct 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19: Disparate Impact Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
Covid-19: Economy Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
21 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Restrictions: South Yorkshire Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton Con	Edward Argar Melton Con	View
20 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Folkestone and Hythe Con	Matthew Hancock Folkestone and Hythe Con	View
19 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
15 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Ministry of Defence Tenants: Evictions Adjournment Debate Stephen Crabb Preseli Pembrokeshire Con	Stephen Crabb Preseli Pembrokeshire Con	View
14 Oct 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Economic Support Package General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
Local Contact Tracing General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	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
07 Oct 2020 (2 debates)
Policing in South-West London Adjournment Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
Public Health General Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	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
01 Oct 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update and Hospitality Curfew Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Fly-tipping: Penalties Adjournment Debate Paul Bristow Peterborough Con	Paul Bristow Peterborough Con	View
September - 07-30 Sep (7 debates)
30 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Town and Country Planning General Debate Mike Amesbury Weaver Vale Lab	Mike Amesbury Weaver Vale Lab	View
23 Sep 2020 (2 debates)
Secondary School Provision: Lyde Green Adjournment Debate Chris Skidmore Kingswood Con	Chris Skidmore Kingswood Con	View
Pets (Microchips) General Debate James Daly St Helens North Lab	James Daly St Helens North Lab	View
22 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Planning (Proper Maintenance of Land) General Debate Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Lab	Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Lab	View
16 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Misogyny in Sport Adjournment Debate Alex Davies-Jones Pontypridd Lab	Alex Davies-Jones Pontypridd Lab	View
09 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Houses in Multiple Occupation General Debate Ian Levy Blyth Valley Lab	Ian Levy Blyth Valley Lab	View
07 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Local Government Boundary Commission for England General Debate Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab	Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab	View

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