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 - 15-25 Nov (50 debates)
November - 15-25 Nov (50 debates)
25 Nov 2021 (6 debates)
English Channel Small Boats Incident Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Independent Fan-led Review of Football Governance Ministerial Statement Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
Army Restructuring: Future Soldier Ministerial Statement Ben Wallace Nottingham North Con	Ben Wallace Nottingham North Con	View
Tidal Energy Generation: Ringfenced Funding Adjournment Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
Alcohol Harm General Debate Derek Thomas St Ives Con	Derek Thomas St Ives Con	View
Backbench Business - Freedom of Religion or Belief: 40th Anniversary of UN DeclarationBackbench Busi... General Debate Fiona Bruce Congleton Con	Fiona Bruce Congleton Con	View
24 Nov 2021 (6 debates)
Transport for the North Ministerial Statement Andrew Stephenson Constituency Con	Andrew Stephenson Constituency Con	View
Bulb Energy: Administration Ministerial Statement Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	View
Commercial Rent (Coronavirus) Act 2021 - Clause 1 Bill Debate Paul Scully Bromley and Chislehurst Con	Paul Scully Bromley and Chislehurst Con	View
Captain David Mockett Adjournment Debate Gary Streeter South West Devon Con	Gary Streeter South West Devon Con	View
Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism General Debate Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con	Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con	View
Social Media Platforms (Identity Verification) General Debate Siobhan Baillie Stroud Con	Siobhan Baillie Stroud Con	View
23 Nov 2021 (3 debates)
Health and Care Bill Bill Debate Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
Ickford: Flood Risk Adjournment Debate Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	View
Climate Education General Debate Nadia Whittome Nottingham East Lab	Nadia Whittome Nottingham East Lab	View
22 Nov 2021 (3 debates)
Channel Crossings in Small Boats Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Health and Social Care Bill - Schedule 4 - Integrated Care System: Minor and Consequential Amendment... Bill Debate Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	View
BioYorkshire and the Bio-Economy Adjournment Debate Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	View
19 Nov 2021 (13 debates)
Builders (Licensing) Bill Bill Debate Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con	Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con	View
Child Marriage Prohibition Bill - Clause 1 (Minimum age of marriage) Bill Debate Pauline Latham Derby North Con	Pauline Latham Derby North Con	View
The Pedicab Regulation Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Nickie Aiken Cities of London and Westminster Con	Nickie Aiken Cities of London and Westminster Con	View
Rogue Development (Enforcement) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Ben Spencer Runnymede and Weybridge Con	Ben Spencer Runnymede and Weybridge Con	View
Prohibition of Glue Traps Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Cherilyn Mackrory South Cornwall Con	Cherilyn Mackrory South Cornwall Con	View
Cancer Diagnoses: Young People in Hertfordshire Adjournment Debate Julie Marson Hertford and Stortford Con	Julie Marson Hertford and Stortford Con	View
COVID-19 VACCINE DAMAGE BILL General Debate None	None	View
CARAVAN SITES BILL General Debate None	None	View
GREEN BELT (PROTECTION) BILL General Debate None	None	View
PUBLIC ADVOCATE 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
BBC LICENCE FEE NON-PAYMENT (DECRIMINALISATION FOR OVER-75S) BILL General Debate None	None	View
18 Nov 2021 (5 debates)
Integrated Rail Plan: North and Midlands Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	View
Financial Services (Amendment) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Financial Services Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
British Council: Global Britain Adjournment Debate John Baron Basildon and Billericay Con	John Baron Basildon and Billericay Con	View
Miscellaneous General Debate Peter Grant Glenrothes SNP	Peter Grant Glenrothes SNP	View
17 Nov 2021 (4 debates)
Walter Smith OBE: Contribution to Scottish Football Adjournment Debate Brendan O'Hara Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber SNP	Brendan O'Hara Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber SNP	View
Opposition Day General Debate Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	View
Disposable Barbecues General Debate Robert Largan High Peak Con	Robert Largan High Peak Con	View
Strengthening Standards in Public Life General Debate Thangam Debbonaire Bristol West Lab	Thangam Debbonaire Bristol West Lab	View
16 Nov 2021 (6 debates)
Terrorist Incident at Liverpool Women’s Hospital Ministerial Statement Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
Finance Bill 2021-22 Bill Debate Lucy Frazer South East Bedfordshire Con	Lucy Frazer South East Bedfordshire Con	View
Autism and Neurodiversity Research Funding Adjournment Debate Robert Buckland South Swindon Con	Robert Buckland South Swindon Con	View
Committee on Standards General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
Flooding (Prevention and Insurance) General Debate Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Stephen Metcalfe South Basildon and East Thurrock Con	Stephen Metcalfe South Basildon and East Thurrock Con	View
15 Nov 2021 (4 debates)
COP26 Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
Education (Further Education) Bill - Second Reading Bill Debate Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	View
Social Security (Up-rating of Benefits) Bill - Clause 1 - Up-rating of state pension and certain oth... Bill Debate Guy Opperman Constitutional Affairs Committee Con	Guy Opperman Constitutional Affairs Committee Con	View

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