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
2021 - 01-09 Dec (50 debates)
December - 01-09 Dec (50 debates)
09 Dec 2021 (5 debates)
Women in the Armed Forces Ministerial Statement Sarah Atherton Wrexham Con	Sarah Atherton Wrexham Con	View
Delivering Justice for Victims Ministerial Statement Tom Pursglove Corby Con	Tom Pursglove Corby Con	View
Vulnerable Asylum Seeker Services: Stockton Adjournment Debate Alex Cunningham Stockton North Lab	Alex Cunningham Stockton North Lab	View
Backbench Business - Financial Services: UK EconomyBackbench Business General Debate Anthony Browne South Cambridgeshire Con	Anthony Browne South Cambridgeshire Con	View
Consular Support for British Citizens General Debate Hannah Bardell Livingston SNP	Hannah Bardell Livingston SNP	View
08 Dec 2021 (7 debates)
Nationality and Borders Bill Bill Debate Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	View
Dignity in Dying Adjournment Debate Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Business of the House (Today) General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg Selonaby Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg Selonaby Con	View
Rail Investment and Integrated Rail Plan General Debate Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con	View
Community Wealth Fund General Debate Paul Howell Sedgefield Con	Paul Howell Sedgefield Con	View
Rail Investment and Integrated Rail Plan General Debate Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab	Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab	View
Covid-19 Update General Debate Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
07 Dec 2021 (5 debates)
Prisons Strategy Ministerial Statement Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
Ukraine Ministerial Statement Vicky Ford North East Cambridgeshire Con	Vicky Ford North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Immigration Act - Various new clauses and amendments to the Immigration Act Bill Debate Rosie Winterton Stockport Lab	Rosie Winterton Stockport Lab	View
Support for Offenders’ Families Adjournment Debate Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	View
Dyslexia Screening General Debate Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
06 Dec 2021 (9 debates)
Ten-Year Drugs Strategy Ministerial Statement Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
Storm Arwen: Power Outages Ministerial Statement Greg Hands Hove Con	Greg Hands Hove Con	View
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Solihull and Meriden Con	Nadhim Zahawi Solihull and Meriden Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
Armed Forces Bill - Lords amendment 1 and Government motion to disagree, Lords amendments 2-50 Bill Debate Leo Docherty Aldershot Con	Leo Docherty Aldershot Con	View
The Dormant Assets Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities Adjournment Debate Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP	Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP	View
Parliamentary Partnership Assembly General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
New Member General Debate None	None	View
03 Dec 2021 (16 debates)
Health and Social Care Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
Musician's Rights (Equitable Remuneration) Bill - Clause 1 - Equitable Remuneration for Music Stream... Bill Debate Kevin Brennan Cardiff West Lab	Kevin Brennan Cardiff West Lab	View
Digital Economy Bill - Clause 1 (Music Streaming Regulations) Bill Debate None	None	View
King's College Hospital: Covid-19 Recovery Adjournment Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION (OFFENCES) BILL General Debate None	None	View
PEDICABS (LONDON) BILL General Debate None	None	View
CARAVAN SITES BILL General Debate None	None	View
COMPANY TRANSPARENCY (CARBON IN SUPPLY CHAINS) BILL General Debate None	None	View
NHS ENGLAND (ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT) BILL General Debate None	None	View
BBC LICENCE FEE NON-PAYMENT (DECRIMINALISATION FOR OVER-75s) BILL General Debate None	None	View
COVID-19 VACCINE DAMAGE BILL General Debate None	None	View
PLASTICS (WET WIPES) BILL General Debate None	None	View
ASYLUM SEEKERS (PERMISSION TO WORK) BILL General Debate None	None	View
PUBLIC SECTOR EXIT PAYMENTS (LIMITATION) BILL General Debate None	None	View
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill General Debate None	None	View
Acquired Brain Injury Bill General Debate Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	View
02 Dec 2021 (4 debates)
Code of Conduct: Consultation Ministerial Statement Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	View
Digital Image Abuse Adjournment Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View
Economic Crime General Debate Margaret Hodge Birkenhead Lab	Margaret Hodge Birkenhead Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	View
01 Dec 2021 (4 debates)
Adult Social Care Ministerial Statement Gillian Keegan Stafford Con	Gillian Keegan Stafford Con	View
Storm Arwen Ministerial Statement Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	View
Finance Bill - Clause 12 and Amendments Bill Debate Eleanor Laing Ruislip-Northwood Con	Eleanor Laing Ruislip-Northwood Con	View
Shotton Steelworks: 125th Anniversary Adjournment Debate Mark Tami Alyn and Deeside Lab	Mark Tami Alyn and Deeside Lab	View

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