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 - 21 Oct - 02 Nov (50 debates)
November - 01-02 Nov (8 debates)
02 Nov 2021 (4 debates)
Shipbuilding and Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd Insolvency Adjournment Debate Kenny MacAskill East Lothian SNP	Kenny MacAskill East Lothian SNP	View
Finance (Money) General Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
Budget Resolutions - Income Tax (Charge) General Debate None	None	View
Plastics (Wet Wipes) General Debate Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	View
01 Nov 2021 (4 debates)
Smoking Cessation: Prescription of E-cigarettes Ministerial Statement Maggie Throup Derby South Con	Maggie Throup Derby South Con	View
Weardale Railway Adjournment Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
Ways and Means General Debate Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	View
Public Houses (Electrical Safety) Bill General Debate Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	View
October - 21-29 Oct (42 debates)
29 Oct 2021 (8 debates)
The Prisons (Substance Testing) Bill - Clause on drug testing in approved premises Bill Debate Rob Butler Aylesbury Con	Rob Butler Aylesbury Con	View
Childcare and Early Years Strategy Bill - Clause 3 Bill Debate Matt Rodda Reading Central Lab	Matt Rodda Reading Central Lab	View
Animal Welfare (Penalty Notices) Bill - Clause 1: Introduction of penalty notices for animal welfare... Bill Debate Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	View
The Menopause (Support and Services) Bill Bill Debate Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	View
NHS Allergy Services Adjournment Debate Jon Cruddas Dagenham and Rainham Lab	Jon Cruddas Dagenham and Rainham Lab	View
Caravan Sites Bill General Debate None	None	View
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill General Debate None	None	View
General Election (Leaders’ Debates) Bill General Debate None	None	View
28 Oct 2021 (5 debates)
UK-French Trading Dispute Ministerial Statement George Eustice Con Con	George Eustice Con Con	View
North Tees Hospital Adjournment Debate Matt Vickers Stockton South Con	Matt Vickers Stockton South Con	View
Ways and Means General Debate Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	View
Church Commissioners General Debate John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con	John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con	View
House of Commons Commission General Debate Robert Halfon Southend West Con	Robert Halfon Southend West Con	View
27 Oct 2021 (4 debates)
Ways and Means - Financial Statement Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Sewage Pollution: Whitburn Adjournment Debate Emma Lewell-Buck South Shields Lab	Emma Lewell-Buck South Shields Lab	View
Provisional Collection of Taxes General Debate None	None	View
Budget Resolutions General Debate Rachel Reeves Batley and Spen Lab	Rachel Reeves Batley and Spen Lab	View
26 Oct 2021 (5 debates)
Budget: Pre-announcement of Provisions Ministerial Statement Simon Clarke Skegness Con	Simon Clarke Skegness Con	View
Judicial Review and Courts Bill - Not specified in the given text, overall bill discussion Bill Debate Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	View
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation) Bill 2019-21 - New Clause 1, New Clauses 2 to 4 and various a... Bill Debate Stephen Farry South Down Alliance	Stephen Farry South Down Alliance	View
Child Sexual Exploitation: Bradford Adjournment Debate Robbie Moore Keighley Con	Robbie Moore Keighley Con	View
Electricity Grid (Review) General Debate Alan Brown Central Ayrshire SNP	Alan Brown Central Ayrshire SNP	View
25 Oct 2021 (6 debates)
Arrest of Sudanese Prime Minister Ministerial Statement Vicky Ford Con Con	Vicky Ford Con Con	View
NHS England Funding: Announcement to Media Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme Ministerial Statement Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill - Second Reading of the entire bill Bill Debate George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con	George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con	View
Abraham Accords Adjournment Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
22 Oct 2021 (13 debates)
Health Incentives Scheme Ministerial Statement Maggie Throup West Birmingham Con	Maggie Throup West Birmingham Con	View
Fire and Rehire (Prohibition) Bill Bill Debate Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab	Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab	View
Employment Bill - Clause on Fire and Rehire Bill Debate Barry Gardiner Brent North Lab	Barry Gardiner Brent North Lab	View
Rail Service Reductions Adjournment Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
Planning (Street Plans) Bill General Debate None	None	View
Asylum Seekers (Return to Safe Countries) Bill General Debate None	None	View
Immigration (Health and Social Care Staff) Bill General Debate None	None	View
General Election (Leaders’ Debates) Bill General Debate None	None	View
Hospitals (Parking Charges and Business Rates) Bill General Debate None	None	View
Corporate Homicide Bill General Debate None	None	View
Energy Pricing Bill General Debate None	None	View
Workers (Rights and Definition) Bill General Debate None	None	View
Planning and Local Representation Bill General Debate None	None	View
21 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Maggie Throup Wolverhampton South West Con	Maggie Throup Wolverhampton South West Con	View

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