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.

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2020 - 13 Jan - 01 Jul (30 debates)
July - 01 Jul (1 debate)
01 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: International Language Schools Adjournment Debate Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con	Caroline Ansell Eastbourne Con	View
June - 03-30 Jun (5 debates)
30 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Lammy Review General Debate David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
23 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Amendments to the Code of Conduct General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
17 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Asylum Seeker Services in Glasgow Adjournment Debate Chris Stephens Glasgow South West SNP	Chris Stephens Glasgow South West SNP	View
04 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Proxy Voting (Temporary Standing Order) General Debate Rosie Winterton Constituency Not Provided Lab	Rosie Winterton Constituency Not Provided Lab	View
03 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Flood Defences: Tenbury Wells Adjournment Debate Harriett Baldwin West Worcestershire Con	Harriett Baldwin West Worcestershire Con	View
May - 04-20 May (5 debates)
20 May 2020 (1 debate)
Liaison (Membership) General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
12 May 2020 (1 debate)
Business of the House (12 May) General Debate None	None	View
11 May 2020 (1 debate)
Business of the House (11 May) General Debate None	None	View
06 May 2020 (1 debate)
Deputy Speaker’s Statement General Debate Eleanor Laing Constituency Con	Eleanor Laing Constituency Con	View
04 May 2020 (1 debate)
CABINET OFFICE General Debate Grahame Morris Easington Lab	Grahame Morris Easington Lab	View
April - 21-28 Apr (6 debates)
28 Apr 2020 (1 debate)
Public Services Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
27 Apr 2020 (1 debate)
Business of the House (27 April) General Debate None	None	View
22 Apr 2020 (3 debates)
Conduct of remote divisions Adjournment Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
Remote Voting General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg West Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg West Somerset Con	View
Select Committee Chair By-election General Debate None	None	View
21 Apr 2020 (1 debate)
C. Supplementary provisions General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
March - 02-24 Mar (4 debates)
24 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Self-employed Persons: Financial Support General Debate Edward Davey Kingston and Surbiton Lib Dem	Edward Davey Kingston and Surbiton Lib Dem	View
19 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Horizon Settlement: Future Governance of Post Office Ltd General Debate Kevan Jones Durham North Lab	Kevan Jones Durham North Lab	View
03 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Deputy Speaker’s Statement General Debate Rosie Winterton Constituency Lab	Rosie Winterton Constituency Lab	View
02 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Ministerial Code General Debate Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind	Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind	View
February - 04-24 Feb (5 debates)
24 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Social Security Benefits: Claimant Deaths Adjournment Debate Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	View
11 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Business Statement Ministerial Statement Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
10 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Deportation Flight to Jamaica General Debate David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
04 Feb 2020 (2 debates)
Universal Credit: Delayed Roll-Out General Debate Neil Gray Airdrie and Shotts SNP	Neil Gray Airdrie and Shotts SNP	View
Lobby and Media Briefings: Journalists' Access General Debate Tracy Brabin Constituency Lab	Tracy Brabin Constituency Lab	View
January - 13-23 Jan (4 debates)
23 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
UK-US Extradition Agreement Adjournment Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
22 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
School Meals: Hull Adjournment Debate Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab	View
16 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Deputy Speaker’s Statement General Debate None	None	View
13 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Official Development Assistance Target Adjournment Debate Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	View
2016 - 27 Jun - 27 Oct (5 debates)
October - 11-27 Oct (3 debates)
27 Oct 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS - YOUNG PEOPLE’S MENTAL HEALTHBACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
25 Oct 2016 (1 debate)
AIRPORT CAPACITY General Debate Chris Grayling Richmond Park Con	Chris Grayling Richmond Park Con	View
11 Oct 2016 (1 debate)
ALEPPO AND SYRIA General Debate Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
July - 11 Jul (1 debate)
11 Jul 2016 (1 debate)
ARTICLE 50: PARLIAMENTARY APPROVAL General Debate Helen Goodman Bishop Auckland Lab	Helen Goodman Bishop Auckland Lab	View
June - 27 Jun (1 debate)
27 Jun 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (29 JUNE) General Debate Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab	Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab	View

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