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 - 20 Sep - 21 Oct (50 debates)
October - 18-21 Oct (23 debates)
21 Oct 2021 (5 debates)
Free Trade Agreement: New Zealand Ministerial Statement Anne-Marie Trevelyan Blyth Valley Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Blyth Valley Con	View
Black History Month Adjournment Debate Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab	Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab	View
Covid-19: Government Response General Debate None	None	View
World Menopause Month General Debate Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green	Caroline Lucas Brighton, Pavilion Green	View
20 Oct 2021 (9 debates)
Sexual Misconduct in the Police Ministerial Statement Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
Security Update Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Environment Bill - Lords amendment 3 and other amendments discussed Bill Debate Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab	Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab	View
Climate Change Bill (or similar, based on the context) - Lords amendment 1 and related Lords amendme... Bill Debate Rebecca Pow Constituency Con	Rebecca Pow Constituency Con	View
NHS Dentistry: Lincolnshire Adjournment Debate Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	View
Prime Minister General Debate Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
Decarbonisation and Economic Strategy General Debate Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green	Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green	View
COP26 General Debate None	None	View
19 Oct 2021 (7 debates)
Net Zero Strategy and Heat and Buildings Strategy Ministerial Statement Greg Hands Hove Con	Greg Hands Hove Con	View
Fossil Fuel Industry: Regulation of Investments Adjournment Debate Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party	Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party	View
Supporting Small Business General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	View
Independent Expert Panel Recommendations for Sanctions and the Recall of MPs Act 2015 General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg Selonky Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg Selonky Con	View
Bereavement Leave and Pay (Stillborn and Miscarried Babies) General Debate Sarah Owen Luton North Lab	Sarah Owen Luton North Lab	View
Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) (No. 3) General Debate Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
Committees General Debate Eleanor Laing Welwyn Hatfield Con	Eleanor Laing Welwyn Hatfield Con	View
18 Oct 2021 (2 debates)
Tributes to Sir David Amess Adjournment Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
Oral Answers to Questions General Debate None	None	View
September - 20-23 Sep (27 debates)
23 Sep 2021 (7 debates)
Coronavirus: Education Setting Attendance and Support for Pupils Ministerial Statement Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	View
Gas Prices and Energy Suppliers Ministerial Statement Kwasi Kwarteng Richmond upon Thames Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Richmond upon Thames Con	View
Horse Racing Adjournment Debate Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Environmental Audit Committee (Virtual Participation) General Debate None	None	View
Backbench Business General Debate Cherilyn Mackrory Truro and Falmouth Con	Cherilyn Mackrory Truro and Falmouth Con	View
Independent Expert Panel Recommendations for Sanctions and the Recall of MPs Act 2015 General Debate None	None	View
Human Rights: Kashmir General Debate Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	View
22 Sep 2021 (7 debates)
Injunction to Protect the M25 Ministerial Statement Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
Violence Against Women and Girls: Police Response Ministerial Statement Rachel Maclean Wolverhampton South East Con	Rachel Maclean Wolverhampton South East Con	View
Subsidy Control Bill (HL) - Clause 1 Bill Debate Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	View
Compensation and Regulatory Failures Bill - Amendment 1 Bill Debate Peter Grant Reading West SNP	Peter Grant Reading West SNP	View
Keyham Shootings Adjournment Debate Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	View
Hen Caging (Prohibition) General Debate Henry Smith Crawley Con	Henry Smith Crawley Con	View
Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
21 Sep 2021 (7 debates)
Salisbury Incident 2018: Update Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Data Breach: ARAP Applicants in Afghanistan Ministerial Statement Ben Wallace Nottingham North Con	Ben Wallace Nottingham North Con	View
Cawston Park Hospital: Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board Review General Debate Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con	Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con	View
Working People’s Finances: Government Policy General Debate None	None	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Jason McCartney Colne Valley Con	Jason McCartney Colne Valley Con	View
Unauthorised Development (Offences) General Debate Gareth Bacon Orpington Con	Gareth Bacon Orpington Con	View
Financial Assistance General Debate None	None	View
20 Sep 2021 (6 debates)
UK Gas Market Ministerial Statement Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	View
International Travel Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Hastings and Rye Con	Grant Shapps Hastings and Rye Con	View
Elections Bill - Instruction Motion to Amend Voting System for Various Elections Bill Debate Christopher Pincher Tamworth Con	Christopher Pincher Tamworth Con	View
The Pensions (Increase) Bill Bill Debate Therese Coffey Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Con	Therese Coffey Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Con	View
The Social Security (Up-rating) Bill - New Clause 2 Bill Debate Eleanor Laing Dulwich and West Norwood Con	Eleanor Laing Dulwich and West Norwood Con	View
Tram Safety Adjournment Debate Sarah Jones Croydon West Lab	Sarah Jones Croydon West Lab	View

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