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 - 13 Jul - 07 Sep (50 debates)
September - 06-07 Sep (6 debates)
07 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Transport (Disabled Passenger Charter) General Debate Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab	Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab	View
06 Sep 2021 (5 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	View
Afghanistan Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Afghanistan: FCDO Update Ministerial Statement Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	View
Social Security Contributions and Benefits Bill - Clause 6 Bill Debate Richard Thomson Nairn, Cromarty and Dingwall SNP	Richard Thomson Nairn, Cromarty and Dingwall SNP	View
Medicinal Cannabis Adjournment Debate Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	View
August - 18 Aug (2 debates)
18 Aug 2021 (2 debates)
Business of the House (Today) General Debate None	None	View
Afghanistan General Debate Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
July - 13-22 Jul (42 debates)
22 Jul 2021 (13 debates)
Awarding Qualifications in 2021 and 2022 Ministerial Statement Nick Gibb Bognor Regis and Littlehampton Con	Nick Gibb Bognor Regis and Littlehampton Con	View
Post-pandemic Economic Growth: Levelling Up Ministerial Statement Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	View
Review of the Gambling Act 2005 Adjournment Debate Scott Benton Blackpool South Con	Scott Benton Blackpool South Con	View
House of Commons Commission General Debate Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Jackie Doyle-Price Thurrock Con	Jackie Doyle-Price Thurrock Con	View
Personal Statements General Debate None	None	View
Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body General Debate None	None	View
Electoral Commission Committee General Debate Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem	Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem	View
Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body General Debate None	None	View
Summer Adjournment General Debate Ian Mearns Gateshead Lab	Ian Mearns Gateshead Lab	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab	Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab	View
21 Jul 2021 (6 debates)
Strategy for Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls Ministerial Statement Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
NHS Update Ministerial Statement Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
Building Safety Bill - Second Reading motion Bill Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Forced Repatriation of Chinese Seamen from Liverpool After World War Two Adjournment Debate Kim Johnson Liverpool Riverside Lab	Kim Johnson Liverpool Riverside Lab	View
BUILDING SAFETY BILL (WAYS AND MEANS) General Debate None	None	View
United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority Pension Transfers (Parliamentary And Health Service Ombudsman... General Debate David Johnston Wantage Con	David Johnston Wantage Con	View
20 Jul 2021 (5 debates)
Cyber-attack: Microsoft Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Nationality and Borders Bill - Clause 8 Bill Debate Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con	Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con	View
Scotland Act 1998: Role of the Lord Advocate Adjournment Debate Kenny MacAskill East Lothian SNP	Kenny MacAskill East Lothian SNP	View
Independent Expert Panel Recommendations for Sanctions and the Recall of MPs Act 2015 General Debate None	None	View
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) General Debate Virginia Crosbie Bodedern Con	Virginia Crosbie Bodedern Con	View
19 Jul 2021 (4 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	View
International Travel Rules Ministerial Statement Robert Courts Oxford West and Abingdon Con	Robert Courts Oxford West and Abingdon Con	View
Immigration Bill - Not specified in the provided transcript Bill Debate None	None	View
Places for Growth: DEFRA Office (Melton) Adjournment Debate Alicia Kearns Rutland and Melton Con	Alicia Kearns Rutland and Melton Con	View
15 Jul 2021 (4 debates)
Newport Wafer Fab Sale Ministerial Statement Amanda Solloway Braintree Con	Amanda Solloway Braintree Con	View
Alternative Student Finance Adjournment Debate Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	View
Beijing Winter Olympics and Chinese Government Sanctions General Debate Tim Loughton East Worthing and Shoreham Con	Tim Loughton East Worthing and Shoreham Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate None	None	View
14 Jul 2021 (8 debates)
Transport Decarbonisation Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Hastings and Rye Con	Grant Shapps Hastings and Rye Con	View
Racist Abuse on Social Media Ministerial Statement Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
Legacy of Northern Ireland’s Past Ministerial Statement Brandon Lewis Constituency Con	Brandon Lewis Constituency Con	View
Health and Care Bill - Unspecified Bill Debate Sajid Javid Constituency Con	Sajid Javid Constituency Con	View
Devolution for the East Midlands Adjournment Debate Ben Bradley Mansfield Con	Ben Bradley Mansfield Con	View
COP26 General Debate None	None	View
Prime Minister General Debate Andrew Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab	Andrew Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab	View
Planning and Local Representation General Debate Rachel Hopkins Luton South Lab	Rachel Hopkins Luton South Lab	View
13 Jul 2021 (2 debates)
Armed Forces Bill - Clause 8 and various new clauses/amendments Bill Debate Stephanie Peacock Barnsley South Lab	Stephanie Peacock Barnsley South Lab	View
Randolph Turpin Adjournment Debate Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	View

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