House of Commons Debates

4608 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
2022 - 05-11 Jan (16 debates)
January - 05-11 Jan (16 debates)
11 Jan 2022 (2 debates)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Damien Moore Wealden Con	Damien Moore Wealden Con	View
Reducing Costs for Businesses General Debate Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	View
10 Jan 2022 (4 debates)
Building Safety Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	View
Nuclear Energy Bill - Clause 7 - Licence modifications: relevant licensee nuclear companies Bill Debate Alan Brown Kilmarnock and Loudoun SNP	Alan Brown Kilmarnock and Loudoun SNP	View
Simon Hinchley-Robson: Discharge from the RAF Adjournment Debate Clive Efford Eltham Lab	Clive Efford Eltham Lab	View
Charter for Budget Responsibility and Welfare Cap General Debate Simon Clarke Newton Abbot Con	Simon Clarke Newton Abbot Con	View
06 Jan 2022 (4 debates)
Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme Ministerial Statement Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
Russia Ministerial Statement Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	View
Antisemitism: Bristol University Adjournment Debate Christian Wakeford Bury South Lab	Christian Wakeford Bury South Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con	Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con	View
05 Jan 2022 (6 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Education: Return in January Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	View
UK-Australia Free Trade Agreement Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Blyth Valley Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Blyth Valley Con	View
The Public Services (Taxation etc) Bill - Second Reading of the entire bill Bill Debate Simon Clarke Newton Abbot Con	Simon Clarke Newton Abbot Con	View
Covid-19: Award of Contracts Adjournment Debate Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath Lab	Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath Lab	View
Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) General Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
2021 - 09-16 Dec (34 debates)
December - 09-16 Dec (34 debates)
16 Dec 2021 (5 debates)
Covid-19: Government Support for Business Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Online Safety Bill Ministerial Statement Damian Collins Folkestone and Hythe Con	Damian Collins Folkestone and Hythe Con	View
FCDO Staffing Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Animal Testing Adjournment Debate Margaret Ferrier Rutherglen and Hamilton West SNP	Margaret Ferrier Rutherglen and Hamilton West SNP	View
Backbench Business - Christmas AdjournmentBackbench Business General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
15 Dec 2021 (6 debates)
School Openings: January 2022 Ministerial Statement Robert Halfon Harlow Con	Robert Halfon Harlow Con	View
Ajax Noise and Vibration Review Ministerial Statement Jeremy Quin Wellingborough Con	Jeremy Quin Wellingborough Con	View
Asylum Seeker Accommodation: RAF Manston Ministerial Statement Tom Pursglove Corby Con	Tom Pursglove Corby Con	View
The Professional Qualifications (Scotland etc) Bill - Second Reading of the Bill Bill Debate Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	View
Postmasters with Overturned Convictions: Settlement Funds General Debate None	None	View
Child Criminal Exploitation General Debate Lyn Brown West Ham Lab	Lyn Brown West Ham Lab	View
14 Dec 2021 (4 debates)
Human Rights Legislation Ministerial Statement Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	View
Human Rights Day Adjournment Debate Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	View
Cold Climate Allowance General Debate Neale Hanvey Motherwell and Wishaw SNP	Neale Hanvey Motherwell and Wishaw SNP	View
Public Health General Debate Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
13 Dec 2021 (5 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
Metropolitan Police: Stephen Port Murders Inquest Ministerial Statement Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
Armed Forces Bill - Clause 7 and Lords amendment 1B Bill Debate Leo Docherty Burnley Con	Leo Docherty Burnley Con	View
Subsidy Control Bill - Schedule 1 - The subsidy control principles Bill Debate Kirsty Blackman Aberdeen North SNP	Kirsty Blackman Aberdeen North SNP	View
National Lost Trawlermen’s Memorial Day Adjournment Debate Karl Turner Kingston upon Hull East Lab	Karl Turner Kingston upon Hull East Lab	View
10 Dec 2021 (13 debates)
The Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill - Clause 1: Establishment of the Cannabis-Based Medicines Commiss... Bill Debate Jeff Smith Manchester Withington Lab	Jeff Smith Manchester Withington Lab	View
Children and Young People with Complex Needs Adjournment Debate Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	View
Consumer Pricing Bill General Debate None	None	View
Public Advocate Bill General Debate None	None	View
Hunting Trophy Import (Prohibition) Bill General Debate None	None	View
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill General Debate None	None	View
Local Government (Disqualification) Bill General Debate None	None	View
Plastics (Wet Wipes) Bill General Debate None	None	View
Climate and Ecology Bill General Debate None	None	View
House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) (Abolition of By-Elections) (No. 2) Bill General Debate None	None	View
Copyright (Rights and Remuneration of Musicians, Etc.) Bill General Debate None	None	View
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill General Debate None	None	View
Public Sector Website Impersonation Bill General Debate None	None	View
09 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Downing Street Christmas Parties Investigation Ministerial Statement Michael Ellis Constituency Con	Michael Ellis Constituency Con	View

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