House of Commons Debates

475 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.

Year

Month

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2022 - 10 Jan - 11 May (17 debates)
May - 10-11 May (2 debates)
11 May 2022 (1 debate)
UK Shared Prosperity Fund: Rural Areas Adjournment Debate Alicia Kearns Rutland and Melton Con	Alicia Kearns Rutland and Melton Con	View
10 May 2022 (1 debate)
Debate on the Address General Debate Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
March - 03-16 Mar (7 debates)
16 Mar 2022 (2 debates)
Bank Branch Closures Adjournment Debate Anum Qaisar Airdrie and Shotts SNP	Anum Qaisar Airdrie and Shotts SNP	View
Cost of Living Increases General Debate Stephen Flynn Aberdeen South SNP	Stephen Flynn Aberdeen South SNP	View
15 Mar 2022 (1 debate)
International Travel Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	View
08 Mar 2022 (2 debates)
National Insurance Contributions Increase General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	View
Institutes of Technology (Royal Charter) General Debate Robert Buckland South Swindon Con	Robert Buckland South Swindon Con	View
03 Mar 2022 (2 debates)
UK Shipbuilding Adjournment Debate Mick Whitley Birkenhead Lab	Mick Whitley Birkenhead Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Wayne David Caerphilly Lab	Wayne David Caerphilly Lab	View
February - 02-08 Feb (3 debates)
08 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Cost of Living and Food Insecurity General Debate Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op)	Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op)	View
03 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Economic Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
02 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Levelling Up Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
January - 10-19 Jan (5 debates)
19 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
Prime Minister General Debate None	None	View
18 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
Coronavirus Grant Schemes: Fraud Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
11 Jan 2022 (2 debates)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Damien Moore Wealden Con	Damien Moore Wealden Con	View
Reducing Costs for Businesses General Debate Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op)	View
10 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
Charter for Budget Responsibility and Welfare Cap General Debate Simon Clarke Newton Abbot Con	Simon Clarke Newton Abbot Con	View
2021 - 07 Jun - 16 Dec (33 debates)
December - 06-16 Dec (5 debates)
16 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Government Support for Business Ministerial Statement John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
09 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Backbench Business - Financial Services: UK EconomyBackbench Business General Debate Anthony Browne South Cambridgeshire Con	Anthony Browne South Cambridgeshire Con	View
08 Dec 2021 (2 debates)
Community Wealth Fund General Debate Paul Howell Sedgefield Con	Paul Howell Sedgefield Con	View
Rail Investment and Integrated Rail Plan General Debate Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab	Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab	View
06 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
The Dormant Assets Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
November - 01-24 Nov (6 debates)
24 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Bulb Energy: Administration Ministerial Statement Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	View
22 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
BioYorkshire and the Bio-Economy Adjournment Debate Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	View
16 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Finance Bill 2021-22 Bill Debate Lucy Frazer South East Bedfordshire Con	Lucy Frazer South East Bedfordshire Con	View
03 Nov 2021 (2 debates)
G20 and COP26 World Leaders Summit Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Kennels and Catteries: Economic and Social Contribution Adjournment Debate Sara Britcliffe Hyndburn Con	Sara Britcliffe Hyndburn Con	View
01 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Ways and Means General Debate Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	View
October - 20-28 Oct (5 debates)
28 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
Ways and Means General Debate Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	View
27 Oct 2021 (2 debates)
Ways and Means - Financial Statement Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Budget Resolutions General Debate Rachel Reeves Batley and Spen Lab	Rachel Reeves Batley and Spen Lab	View
26 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
Budget: Pre-announcement of Provisions Ministerial Statement Simon Clarke Skegness Con	Simon Clarke Skegness Con	View
20 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
Decarbonisation and Economic Strategy General Debate Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green	Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green	View
September - 09-23 Sep (6 debates)
23 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Horse Racing Adjournment Debate Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
21 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Working People’s Finances: Government Policy General Debate None	None	View
20 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
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
16 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Chatham Docks Adjournment Debate Kelly Tolhurst Rochester and Strood Con	Kelly Tolhurst Rochester and Strood Con	View
13 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Levelling-up Agenda in the North Adjournment Debate Ian Lavery Blyth and Ashington Lab	Ian Lavery Blyth and Ashington Lab	View
09 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Business Rates and Insolvency Bill - Clause 1 - Determinations in respect of certain non-domestic ra... Bill Debate Jeff Smith Manchester Withington Lab	Jeff Smith Manchester Withington Lab	View
July - 08-22 Jul (6 debates)
22 Jul 2021 (2 debates)
Post-pandemic Economic Growth: Levelling Up Ministerial Statement Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Summer Adjournment General Debate Ian Mearns Gateshead Lab	Ian Mearns Gateshead Lab	View
14 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Devolution for the East Midlands Adjournment Debate Ben Bradley Mansfield Con	Ben Bradley Mansfield Con	View
13 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
International Aid: Treasury Update General Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
12 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid West Bromwich West Con	Sajid Javid West Bromwich West Con	View
08 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Fuel Poverty General Debate Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	Anne-Marie Trevelyan Berwick-upon-Tweed Con	View
June - 07-28 Jun (5 debates)
28 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Business Rates and Company Dissolution Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Luke Hall North West Ham Con	Luke Hall North West Ham Con	View
16 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Economy Update Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
14 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
The National Insurance Contributions Bill - Opening of debate on the entire bill Bill Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
08 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
British Council Ministerial Statement Nigel Adams South West Bedfordshire Con	Nigel Adams South West Bedfordshire Con	View
07 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Official Development Assistance General Debate Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View

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