House of Commons Debates
365 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.
| Debate | Lead MP | Actions |
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| 2022 - 19 Jan - 14 Jun (16 debates) | ||
| June - 08-14 Jun (4 debates) | ||
| 14 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Portishead Railway
General Debate
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Liam Fox North Somerset Con | View |
| 13 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Government Food Strategy
Ministerial Statement
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George Eustice Constituency Con | View |
| 09 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Philip Dunne Wells Con | View |
| 08 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Parks and Green Spaces: Manchester, Gorton
Adjournment Debate
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Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab | View |
| April - 19-20 Apr (2 debates) | ||
| 20 Apr 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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COP26
General Debate
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Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab | View |
| 19 Apr 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Sewage Discharges
General Debate
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | View |
| March - 01-18 Mar (5 debates) | ||
| 18 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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PLASTIC POLLUTION BILL
General Debate
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None | View |
| 10 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body
General Debate
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Barry Sheerman Nigel Farage Ind | View |
| 09 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Shared Transport: Government Policy Objectives
Adjournment Debate
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Ben Bradshaw Exeter Lab | View |
| 08 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Consett Energy from Waste Plant
General Debate
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Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con | View |
| 01 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Marine Protected Areas (Bottom Trawling)
General Debate
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Chris Grayling Breckland Con | View |
| February - 04-09 Feb (4 debates) | ||
| 09 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Seals (Protection)
General Debate
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Tracey Crouch Medway Con | View |
| 08 Feb 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Cost of Living and Food Insecurity
General Debate
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Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Motor Vehicle Tests (Diesel Particulate Filters)
General Debate
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Barry Sheerman Huddersfield Lab | View |
| 04 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Sutton Decentralised Energy Network
Adjournment Debate
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Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con | View |
| January - 19 Jan (1 debate) | ||
| 19 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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COP26
General Debate
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Colum Eastwood Foyle Social Democratic & Labour Party | View |
| 2021 - 14 Apr - 16 Dec (34 debates) | ||
| December - 01-16 Dec (5 debates) | ||
| 16 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Animal Testing
Adjournment Debate
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Margaret Ferrier Rutherglen and Hamilton West SNP | View |
| 10 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Plastics (Wet Wipes) Bill
General Debate
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None | View |
| 06 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Storm Arwen: Power Outages
Ministerial Statement
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Greg Hands Hove Con | View |
| 03 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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PLASTICS (WET WIPES) BILL
General Debate
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None | View |
| 01 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Quarries (Planning)
General Debate
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | View |
| November - 02-30 Nov (8 debates) | ||
| 30 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines)
General Debate
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Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con | View |
| 26 Nov 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Portishead Railway
Adjournment Debate
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Liam Fox North Somerset Con | View |
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Plastics (Wet Wipes) Bill
General Debate
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None | View |
| 19 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Rogue Development (Enforcement) Bill - Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Ben Spencer Runnymede and Weybridge Con | View |
| 17 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Disposable Barbecues
General Debate
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Robert Largan High Peak Con | View |
| 16 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Flooding (Prevention and Insurance)
General Debate
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Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab | View |
| 08 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Environment Bill - Amendments to address sewage discharge issues and the role of the Office for Envi...
Bill Debate
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Rebecca Pow Taunton Deane Con | View |
| 02 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Plastics (Wet Wipes)
General Debate
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Fleur Anderson Putney Lab | View |
| October - 20-27 Oct (4 debates) | ||
| 27 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Sewage Pollution: Whitburn
Adjournment Debate
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Emma Lewell-Buck South Shields Lab | View |
| 22 Oct 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Health Incentives Scheme
Ministerial Statement
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Maggie Throup West Birmingham Con | View |
| 20 Oct 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Environment Bill - Lords amendment 3 and other amendments discussed
Bill Debate
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Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab | View |
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Climate Change Bill (or similar, based on the context) - Lords amendment 1 and related Lords amendme...
Bill Debate
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Rebecca Pow Constituency Con | View |
| September - 13-21 Sep (2 debates) | ||
| 21 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Unauthorised Development (Offences)
General Debate
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Gareth Bacon Orpington Con | View |
| 13 Sep 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Levelling-up Agenda in the North
Adjournment Debate
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Ian Lavery Blyth and Ashington Lab | View |
| July - 06-14 Jul (4 debates) | ||
| 14 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Prime Minister
General Debate
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Andrew Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab | View |
| 08 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Fuel Poverty
General Debate
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Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con | View |
| 07 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Dogs (DNA Databases)
General Debate
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Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con | View |
| 06 Jul 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Fire and Building Safety (Public Inquiry)
General Debate
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Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem | View |
| June - 10-17 Jun (3 debates) | ||
| 17 Jun 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Church Commissioners
General Debate
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Lisa Cameron Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire SNP | View |
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Church Commissioners
General Debate
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None | View |
| 10 Jun 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Land Banking
Adjournment Debate
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Christian Wakeford Bury South Lab | View |
| May - 19-27 May (4 debates) | ||
| 27 May 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Obesity Strategy 2020
General Debate
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Jo Churchill Basingstoke Con | View |
| 26 May 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Environmental Protection Bill - Clause 24
Bill Debate
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Rebecca Pow Yeovil Con | View |
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Transit Site: Walsall
Adjournment Debate
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Valerie Vaz Walsall South Lab | View |
| 19 May 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Walley’s Quarry: Response of the Environment Agency
Adjournment Debate
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Aaron Bell Newcastle-under-Lyme Con | View |
| April - 14-28 Apr (4 debates) | ||
| 28 Apr 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Fire Safety Bill - Lords amendment 4L
Bill Debate
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Christopher Pincher Bocking Con | View |
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Environment (Regulation)
General Debate
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem | View |
| 21 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Carbon Monoxide: Safety, Testing and Awareness
Adjournment Debate
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Stephanie Peacock Barnsley South Lab | View |
| 14 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Hammersmith Bridge
Adjournment Debate
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Fleur Anderson Putney Lab | View |