House of Commons Debates

4855 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 - 26 Nov - 03 Dec (50 debates)
December - 01-03 Dec (27 debates)
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 (7 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
Quarries (Planning) General Debate Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	View
Prime Minister General Debate None	None	View
COP26 General Debate None	None	View
November - 26-30 Nov (23 debates)
30 Nov 2021 (4 debates)
Public Health General Debate Maggie Throup Erewash Con	Maggie Throup Erewash Con	View
Conduct of the Right Hon. Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip General Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
NICE-Approved Products: Patient Access General Debate Anne Marie Morris Newton Abbot Con	Anne Marie Morris Newton Abbot Con	View
Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines) General Debate Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con	Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con	View
29 Nov 2021 (4 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Con Con	Sajid Javid Con Con	View
Ground Rents (Leasehold Properties) Bill - Clause 1: Reducing ground rent on new residential long le... Bill Debate Eddie Hughes Walsall South Con	Eddie Hughes Walsall South Con	View
Civil Service Pay Adjournment Debate Chris Stephens Glasgow South West SNP	Chris Stephens Glasgow South West SNP	View
Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [Lords] (Money) General Debate Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem	Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem	View
26 Nov 2021 (15 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Tunbridge Wells Con	Sajid Javid Tunbridge Wells Con	View
Occupational Pension Schemes (GMP Equalisation) Bill - Second Reading Bill Debate Margaret Ferrier Rhin Conservative SNP	Margaret Ferrier Rhin Conservative SNP	View
Down’s Syndrome (Access to Services) Bill Bill Debate Liam Fox Wokingham Con	Liam Fox Wokingham Con	View
Births and Deaths Registration Bill - Clause 1 - Electronic registration of births and deaths Bill Debate Saqib Bhatti Meriden Con	Saqib Bhatti Meriden Con	View
Down's Syndrome (Children and Adults) Bill - Second Reading of the entire bill Bill Debate Liam Fox North Somerset Con	Liam Fox North Somerset Con	View
Portishead Railway Adjournment Debate Liam Fox North Somerset Con	Liam Fox North Somerset Con	View
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill General Debate None	None	View
Electoral Commission (Abolition) Bill General Debate None	None	View
Plastics (Wet Wipes) Bill General Debate None	None	View
General Election (Leaders’ Debates) Bill General Debate None	None	View
Voter Registration Bill General Debate None	None	View
Illegal Immigration (Offences) 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
Covid-19 Vaccine Damage Bill General Debate None	None	View

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