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.

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2020 - 20 Jan - 07 Jul (27 debates)
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
June - 03-25 Jun (6 debates)
25 Jun 2020 (2 debates)
De La Rue: Gateshead Adjournment Debate Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	View
Covid-19: Support for UK Industries General Debate Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	View
16 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
10 Jun 2020 (2 debates)
Rolls-Royce (Redundancies) Adjournment Debate Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	View
Horizon: Sub-Postmaster Convictions General Debate Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab	View
03 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Aviation General Debate Huw Merriman Bewdley Con	Huw Merriman Bewdley Con	View
May - 05-19 May (5 debates)
19 May 2020 (1 debate)
Public Accounts Commission General Debate Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab	Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab	View
12 May 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19: Business General Debate Alok Sharma Reading West Con	Alok Sharma Reading West Con	View
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)
Lifting the Lockdown: Workplace Safety General Debate Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	View
05 May 2020 (1 debate)
Social Security General Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
April - 27 Apr (1 debate)
27 Apr 2020 (1 debate)
The Economy General Debate Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
March - 03-25 Mar (10 debates)
25 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Financial and Social Emergency Support Package General Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
24 Mar 2020 (2 debates)
Self-employed Persons: Financial Support General Debate Edward Davey Kingston and Surbiton Lib Dem	Edward Davey Kingston and Surbiton Lib Dem	View
Covid-19 Update General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
19 Mar 2020 (2 debates)
Horizon Settlement: Future Governance of Post Office Ltd General Debate Kevan Jones Durham North Lab	Kevan Jones Durham North Lab	View
Coronavirus: Employment Support General Debate Greg Clark 10:30:00 Con	Greg Clark 10:30:00 Con	View
18 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Statutory Sick Pay and Protection for Workers General Debate Margaret Greenwood 12:49:00 Lab	Margaret Greenwood 12:49:00 Lab	View
16 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Assaults on Retail Workers (Offences) General Debate Alex Norris Nottingham North Labour (Co-op)	Alex Norris Nottingham North Labour (Co-op)	View
05 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Flybe Ministerial Statement Kelly Tolhurst East Surrey Con	Kelly Tolhurst East Surrey Con	View
04 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
June Bank Holiday (Creation) General Debate Peter Bone Northampton North Con	Peter Bone Northampton North Con	View
03 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Terms and Conditions of Employment General Debate Paul Scully Esher and Walton Con	Paul Scully Esher and Walton Con	View
February - 13-26 Feb (2 debates)
26 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Workers (Definition and Rights) General Debate Chris Stephens Glasgow Cathcart SNP	Chris Stephens Glasgow Cathcart SNP	View
13 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Coventry IKEA Store Closure Adjournment Debate Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party	Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party	View
January - 20-21 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
20 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Economy and Jobs General Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
2016 - 02 Feb - 17 Nov (8 debates)
November - 17 Nov (1 debate)
17 Nov 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Neil Gray East Dunbartonshire SNP	Neil Gray East Dunbartonshire SNP	View
October - 20 Oct (1 debate)
20 Oct 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Frank Field Birkenhead Lab	Frank Field Birkenhead Lab	View
June - 06 Jun (1 debate)
06 Jun 2016 (1 debate)
BHS General Debate Anna Soubry Constituency Con	Anna Soubry Constituency Con	View
April - 25 Apr (1 debate)
25 Apr 2016 (1 debate)
BHS General Debate Anna Soubry Constituency not specified Con	Anna Soubry Constituency not specified Con	View
March - 01-16 Mar (3 debates)
16 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation General Debate Michael Dugher Barnsley East Lab	Michael Dugher Barnsley East Lab	View
10 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
Apprenticeships General Debate Nicholas Boles 011:57:00 Con	Nicholas Boles 011:57:00 Con	View
01 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
BOMBARDIER: JOB LOSSES (EAST BELFAST) Adjournment Debate Gavin Robinson Belfast East DUP	Gavin Robinson Belfast East DUP	View
February - 02 Feb (1 debate)
02 Feb 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS General Debate John Pugh Q1 Lib Dem	John Pugh Q1 Lib Dem	View

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