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 - 28 Jun - 13 Jul (50 debates)
July - 01-13 Jul (33 debates)
13 Jul 2021 (7 debates)
Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
International Aid: Treasury Update General Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism General Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Electric Vehicle Charging Points (New Buildings) General Debate Felicity Buchan Eddisbury Con	Felicity Buchan Eddisbury Con	View
Deferred Divisions General Debate None	None	View
English Votes for English Laws General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
National Health Service General Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
12 Jul 2021 (3 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid West Bromwich West Con	Sajid Javid West Bromwich West Con	View
Universities Bill Bill Debate Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
Public Health England: Relocation to Harlow Adjournment Debate Robert Halfon Harlow Con	Robert Halfon Harlow Con	View
08 Jul 2021 (6 debates)
Afghanistan Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
International Travel Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Hastings and Rye Con	Grant Shapps Hastings and Rye Con	View
Electricity Network Grid Charges Adjournment Debate Alan Brown Kilmarnock and Loudoun SNP	Alan Brown Kilmarnock and Loudoun SNP	View
Fuel Poverty General Debate Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	View
Licences and Licensing General Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	View
07 Jul 2021 (4 debates)
Wealden Railway Stations: Disability Access Adjournment Debate Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con	View
Covid-19: Contracts and Public Inquiry General Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
Dogs (DNA Databases) General Debate Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
EU Settlement Scheme General Debate None	None	View
06 Jul 2021 (6 debates)
Covid-19: Education Settings Ministerial Statement Gavin Williamson Stone Con	Gavin Williamson Stone Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
Elections (Discrimination Against Women and Girls) Bill Bill Debate Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	View
Covid-19 Vaccines: Nepal Adjournment Debate Virendra Sharma Ealing, Southall Lab	Virendra Sharma Ealing, Southall Lab	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
Fire and Building Safety (Public Inquiry) General Debate Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem	Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem	View
05 Jul 2021 (4 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill - New Clause 98: Offence of pet theft Bill Debate None	None	View
Sentencing Regime for 17-year-olds Adjournment Debate Tom Hunt Ipswich Lab	Tom Hunt Ipswich Lab	View
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Programme) (No.2) General Debate Philip Davies Constituency Con	Philip Davies Constituency Con	View
01 Jul 2021 (3 debates)
Social Housing: Housing Ombudsman Adjournment Debate Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
Pride Month General Debate Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab	Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab	View
June - 28-30 Jun (17 debates)
30 Jun 2021 (4 debates)
Covid-19: Impact on Attendance in Education Settings Ministerial Statement Gavin Williamson Stone Con	Gavin Williamson Stone Con	View
Financial Conduct Authority and Blackmore Bond plc Adjournment Debate Nigel Evans Glenrothes Con	Nigel Evans Glenrothes Con	View
Flexible Working General Debate Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	View
Estimates Day General Debate Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	View
29 Jun 2021 (7 debates)
EU Settlement Scheme Ministerial Statement Kevin Foster Torbay Con	Kevin Foster Torbay Con	View
International Travel Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Con Con	Grant Shapps Con Con	View
Emergency Covid Contracts Ministerial Statement Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	View
NHS Integrated Care System Boundaries Adjournment Debate Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con	Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con	View
Estimates Day - [1st Allotted Day]Estimates Day General Debate None	None	View
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government General Debate Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	View
Bereavement (Leave and Pay) General Debate Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	View
28 Jun 2021 (6 debates)
Loss of Secret Documents Ministerial Statement Jeremy Quin Constituency Con	Jeremy Quin Constituency Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
Security of Ministers’ Offices and Communications Ministerial Statement Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	View
Business Rates and Company Dissolution Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Luke Hall North West Ham Con	Luke Hall North West Ham Con	View
East West Rail Route Consultation: North East Bedfordshire Adjournment Debate Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	View
Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View

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