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
2020 - 14 Jan - 03 Sep (45 debates)
September - 02-03 Sep (2 debates)
03 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Kickstart Scheme General Debate Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	View
02 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Channel Crossings in Small Boats General Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
July - 02-09 Jul (5 debates)
09 Jul 2020 (2 debates)
RAF Croughton Expansion: Diplomatic Implications Adjournment Debate Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	View
Housing, Communities and Local Government: Departmental Spending General Debate Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	View
08 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Economic Update General Debate Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
07 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock Constituency Con	Matthew Hancock Constituency Con	View
02 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Manchester Airport and the Local Economy Adjournment Debate Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab	Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab	View
June - 09-30 Jun (12 debates)
30 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Black Women: Domestic Abuse Adjournment Debate Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Labour (Co-op)	Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Labour (Co-op)	View
29 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Support and Accommodation for Asylum Seekers General Debate None	None	View
24 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Testing of NHS and Social Care Staff General Debate Jon Ashworth Chorley Lab	Jon Ashworth Chorley Lab	View
23 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update General Debate Boris Johnson 12:33:00 Con	Boris Johnson 12:33:00 Con	View
18 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Education Standards: Stoke-on-Trent Adjournment Debate Jack Brereton Stoke-on-Trent South Con	Jack Brereton Stoke-on-Trent South 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
16 Jun 2020 (2 debates)
Automatic Electoral Registration General Debate Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
15 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Public Order General Debate Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
11 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Probation Services General Debate Robert Buckland Newark Con	Robert Buckland Newark Con	View
10 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Children and Young Persons General Debate Rebecca Long-Bailey Salford Lab	Rebecca Long-Bailey Salford Lab	View
09 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Kidsgrove Sports Centre Adjournment Debate Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Con	Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Con	View
May - 05-19 May (6 debates)
19 May 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus and Care Homes Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
13 May 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Housing Market General Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
12 May 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 General Debate None	None	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 (2 debates)
Local Government General Debate James Brokenshire 14:03:00 Con	James Brokenshire 14:03:00 Con	View
Covid-19 Update General Debate Jon Ashworth Derby South Lab	Jon Ashworth Derby South Lab	View
April - 28 Apr (1 debate)
28 Apr 2020 (1 debate)
Public Services Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
March - 04-25 Mar (9 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
23 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
A& E Departments: Staffing Adjournment Debate Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	View
18 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Local Government Responsibilities: Public Services General Debate Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	View
17 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Economic Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
16 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
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)
Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock Chorley Con	Matthew Hancock Chorley Con	View
04 Mar 2020 (2 debates)
Children in the Care System: Sibling Contact Adjournment Debate Emma Lewell South Shields Lab	Emma Lewell South Shields Lab	View
Flooding General Debate Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	View
February - 03-26 Feb (8 debates)
26 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Secondary Education: Ellesmere Port Adjournment Debate Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	View
25 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Social Care General Debate Barbara Keeley Westminster Central Lab	Barbara Keeley Westminster Central Lab	View
24 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Local Government Finance (England) General Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
12 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Marine Licensing Adjournment Debate Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con	Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con	View
06 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Children’s Mental Health Week Adjournment Debate Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op	Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op	View
05 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Local Government Finance General Debate Andrew Gwynne Gorton and Denton Ind	Andrew Gwynne Gorton and Denton Ind	View
04 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Universal Credit: Delayed Roll-Out General Debate Neil Gray Airdrie and Shotts SNP	Neil Gray Airdrie and Shotts SNP	View
03 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Wuhan Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock South Basildon Con	Matthew Hancock South Basildon Con	View
January - 14-15 Jan (2 debates)
15 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
A Green Industrial Revolution General Debate Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	View
14 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Education and Local Government General Debate Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
2016 - 20 Jul - 13 Dec (5 debates)
December - 13 Dec (2 debates)
13 Dec 2016 (2 debates)
BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY General Debate Jake Berry East Lancashire Con	Jake Berry East Lancashire Con	View
ALEPPO/SYRIA: INTERNATIONAL ACTION General Debate Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
November - 28 Nov (1 debate)
28 Nov 2016 (1 debate)
ALEPPO General Debate Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab	Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab	View
October - 11 Oct (1 debate)
11 Oct 2016 (1 debate)
ALEPPO AND SYRIA General Debate Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
July - 20 Jul (1 debate)
20 Jul 2016 (1 debate)
BEACH HUTS Adjournment Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View

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