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 - 03-19 Nov (50 debates)
November - 03-19 Nov (50 debates)
19 Nov 2021 (7 debates)
COVID-19 VACCINE DAMAGE BILL General Debate None	None	View
CARAVAN SITES BILL General Debate None	None	View
GREEN BELT (PROTECTION) BILL General Debate None	None	View
PUBLIC ADVOCATE BILL General Debate None	None	View
PUBLIC SECTOR EXIT PAYMENTS (LIMITATION) 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
18 Nov 2021 (5 debates)
Integrated Rail Plan: North and Midlands Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	View
Financial Services (Amendment) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Financial Services Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
British Council: Global Britain Adjournment Debate John Baron Basildon and Billericay Con	John Baron Basildon and Billericay Con	View
Miscellaneous General Debate Peter Grant Glenrothes SNP	Peter Grant Glenrothes SNP	View
17 Nov 2021 (4 debates)
Walter Smith OBE: Contribution to Scottish Football Adjournment Debate Brendan O'Hara Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber SNP	Brendan O'Hara Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber SNP	View
Opposition Day General Debate Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	View
Disposable Barbecues General Debate Robert Largan High Peak Con	Robert Largan High Peak Con	View
Strengthening Standards in Public Life General Debate Thangam Debbonaire Bristol West Lab	Thangam Debbonaire Bristol West Lab	View
16 Nov 2021 (6 debates)
Terrorist Incident at Liverpool Women’s Hospital Ministerial Statement Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
Finance Bill 2021-22 Bill Debate Lucy Frazer South East Bedfordshire Con	Lucy Frazer South East Bedfordshire Con	View
Autism and Neurodiversity Research Funding Adjournment Debate Robert Buckland South Swindon Con	Robert Buckland South Swindon Con	View
Committee on Standards General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
Flooding (Prevention and Insurance) General Debate Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Stephen Metcalfe South Basildon and East Thurrock Con	Stephen Metcalfe South Basildon and East Thurrock Con	View
15 Nov 2021 (5 debates)
COP26 Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
Education (Further Education) Bill - Second Reading Bill Debate Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	View
Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill - Clause 1 - Up-rating of state pension and certain oth... Bill Debate Guy Opperman Constitutional Affairs Committee Con	Guy Opperman Constitutional Affairs Committee Con	View
Amnesty International Offices in Hong Kong Adjournment Debate Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	View
09 Nov 2021 (8 debates)
Bosnia and Herzegovina Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
Racism in Cricket Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Fire Safety: Retirement Communities Adjournment Debate Kevan Jones North Durham Lab	Kevan Jones North Durham Lab	View
Recognition of Armenian Genocide General Debate Tim Loughton East Worthing and Shoreham Con	Tim Loughton East Worthing and Shoreham Con	View
School-based Counselling Services General Debate Not specified in the provided text None	Not specified in the provided text None	View
School-based Counselling Services General Debate Nick Brown Newcastle upon Tyne East Lab	Nick Brown Newcastle upon Tyne East Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
08 Nov 2021 (6 debates)
David Fuller Case Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
Telecommunications (Security) Bill - After Clause 23 - Network Diversification Bill Debate Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	View
Environment Bill - Amendments to address sewage discharge issues and the role of the Office for Envi... Bill Debate Rebecca Pow Taunton Deane Con	Rebecca Pow Taunton Deane Con	View
UK Vaccination Strategy Adjournment Debate Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con	Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con	View
Committee on Standards: Decision of the House General Debate Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	View
HGV Driving Licences General Debate Trudy Harrison Copeland Con	Trudy Harrison Copeland Con	View
04 Nov 2021 (4 debates)
Covid-19 Vaccinations Ministerial Statement Maggie Throup Cherwell Con	Maggie Throup Cherwell Con	View
Medical Cannabis: Alleviation of Health Conditions General Debate Ronnie Cowan Inverclyde SNP	Ronnie Cowan Inverclyde SNP	View
Backbench Business General Debate Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	View
Committee on Standards General Debate Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	View
03 Nov 2021 (5 debates)
G20 and COP26 World Leaders Summit Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Energy Bill - Clause on Nuclear Power Financing Model Bill Debate Greg Hands Not specified Con	Greg Hands Not specified Con	View
Kennels and Catteries: Economic and Social Contribution Adjournment Debate Sara Britcliffe Hyndburn Con	Sara Britcliffe Hyndburn Con	View
Schools and Educational Settings (Essential Infrastructure and Opening During Emergencies) General Debate Robert Halfon Benfleet and Brantridge Con	Robert Halfon Benfleet and Brantridge Con	View
Committee on Standards General Debate None	None	View

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