House of Commons Debates

236 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

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2020 - 15 Jan - 17 Nov (29 debates)
November - 04-17 Nov (3 debates)
17 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Cleveland Bridge: Weight Limit Adjournment Debate Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem	Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem	View
10 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Safety and Littering: A34 and A420 Adjournment Debate David Johnston Wantage Con	David Johnston Wantage 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 - 21 Oct (2 debates)
21 Oct 2020 (2 debates)
Hedge End Train Station: Accessibility Adjournment Debate Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con	Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con	View
Vehicle Registration Offences (Penalty Points) General Debate Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
September - 29 Sep (1 debate)
29 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Flexible Rail Ticketing Adjournment Debate Greg Clark Tunbridge Wells Con	Greg Clark Tunbridge Wells Con	View
July - 08-22 Jul (4 debates)
22 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Southern Heathrow Rail Link Adjournment Debate Angela Richardson Guildford Con	Angela Richardson Guildford Con	View
15 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Railway Station: Gamesley Adjournment Debate Robert Largan High Peak Con	Robert Largan High Peak Con	View
09 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
RAF Croughton Expansion: Diplomatic Implications Adjournment Debate Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	View
08 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Free Travel for Under-18s: London Adjournment Debate Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab	Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab	View
June - 16-29 Jun (3 debates)
29 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Dronfield Station:150th Anniversary Adjournment Debate Lee Rowley North East Derbyshire Con	Lee Rowley North East Derbyshire Con	View
16 Jun 2020 (2 debates)
Transport in Carshalton and Wallington Adjournment Debate Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	View
Public Passenger Transport General Debate Rachel Maclean Wythenshawe and Sale East Con	Rachel Maclean Wythenshawe and Sale East Con	View
May - 12 May (2 debates)
12 May 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19: Transport General Debate Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	View
Covid-19: Economic Package General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
March - 02-13 Mar (5 debates)
13 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Roadworks: Rayleigh Adjournment Debate Mark Francois Rayleigh and Wickford Con	Mark Francois Rayleigh and Wickford Con	View
11 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Electric Car Batteries: Disposal and Recycling Adjournment Debate Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	View
10 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
East Putney Station: Step-free Access Adjournment Debate Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	View
02 Mar 2020 (2 debates)
British Citizens Imprisoned Overseas and Coronavirus General Debate Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	View
Airport Expansion General Debate Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	View
February - 04-13 Feb (7 debates)
13 Feb 2020 (2 debates)
Coventry IKEA Store Closure Adjournment Debate Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party	Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party	View
February Adjournment General Debate Jack Lopresti Filton and Bradley Stoke Con	Jack Lopresti Filton and Bradley Stoke Con	View
11 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Transport Infrastructure Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
10 Feb 2020 (2 debates)
GP Provision: Pilsley Adjournment Debate Mark Fletcher Bolsover Con	Mark Fletcher Bolsover Con	View
Flood Response General Debate Theresa Villiers Chippenham Con	Theresa Villiers Chippenham Con	View
05 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Transport General Debate Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	View
04 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Rail Services: North-East England Adjournment Debate Kevan Jones Chester-le-Street Lab	Kevan Jones Chester-le-Street Lab	View
January - 15-21 Jan (2 debates)
21 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op	Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op	View
15 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
A Green Industrial Revolution General Debate Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	View
2016 - 23 Feb - 08 Nov (7 debates)
November - 03-08 Nov (2 debates)
08 Nov 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY General Debate None	None	View
03 Nov 2016 (1 debate)
AIR QUALITY General Debate Neil Parish Tiverton and Honiton Con	Neil Parish Tiverton and Honiton Con	View
October - 25 Oct (1 debate)
25 Oct 2016 (1 debate)
AIRPORT CAPACITY General Debate Chris Grayling Richmond Park Con	Chris Grayling Richmond Park Con	View
September - 13 Sep (1 debate)
13 Sep 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY General Debate None	None	View
June - 28 Jun (1 debate)
28 Jun 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS General Debate Peter Aldous Q1 Con	Peter Aldous Q1 Con	View
March - 24 Mar (1 debate)
24 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
Backbench Business — Court Closures General Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
February - 23 Feb (1 debate)
23 Feb 2016 (1 debate)
Air Quality (Diesel Emissions in Urban Centres) General Debate Geraint Davies Croydon South Lab	Geraint Davies Croydon South Lab	View

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