House of Commons Debates
365 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.
| Debate | Lead MP | Actions |
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| 2021 - 12 Jan - 13 Apr (18 debates) | ||
| April - 13 Apr (1 debate) | ||
| 13 Apr 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Road User Charging (Outer London)
General Debate
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Gareth Johnson Dartford Con | View |
| March - 08-24 Mar (7 debates) | ||
| 24 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Waste Incinerators
Adjournment Debate
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Robbie Moore Keighley Con | View |
| 23 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
General Debate
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None | View |
| 22 Mar 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Fire Safety Bill - Amendments 4B, 4C, 4D and 4E moved by the Lords
Bill Debate
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Christopher Pincher Chipping Barnet Con | View |
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Health and Safety Regulations: Cranes
Adjournment Debate
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Apsana Begum Poplar and Limehouse Lab | View |
| 18 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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World Water Day
General Debate
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Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab | View |
| 09 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Landfill Sites (Odorous Emissions)
General Debate
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Aaron Bell Newcastle-under-Lyme Con | View |
| 08 Mar 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Disused Mineworks in Skewen: Flooding
Adjournment Debate
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Stephen Kinnock Aberavon Lab | View |
| February - 01-24 Feb (6 debates) | ||
| 24 Feb 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Fire Safety Bill - Lords amendments 1-5, Government motion to disagree/amend/accept
Bill Debate
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Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con | View |
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COP26
General Debate
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Imran Hussain Bradford East Lab | View |
| 10 Feb 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Eden Project North
Adjournment Debate
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David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con | View |
| 08 Feb 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19: Zoos and Aquariums
Adjournment Debate
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Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab | View |
| 03 Feb 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Air Quality
General Debate
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Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con | View |
| 01 Feb 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Unsafe Cladding: Protecting Tenants and Leaseholders
General Debate
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Thangam Debbonaire Bristol West Lab | View |
| January - 12-26 Jan (4 debates) | ||
| 26 Jan 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Environment Bill
Bill Debate
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Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green | View |
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Business of the House (Environment Bill: Carry-over)
General Debate
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Rebecca Pow Cornwall West Con | View |
| 19 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill - Clause 58 and related Lords amendments
Bill Debate
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Andrew Stephenson Pendle Con | View |
| 12 Jan 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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South Downs National Park: 10th Anniversary
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con | View |
| 2020 - 12 Mar - 17 Dec (32 debates) | ||
| December - 03-17 Dec (4 debates) | ||
| 17 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Christmas Adjournment
General Debate
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David Amess Southend West Con | View |
| 15 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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National Trust: 125th Anniversary
Adjournment Debate
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Derek Thomas St Ives Con | View |
| 14 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Dark Skies
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con | View |
| 03 Dec 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con | View |
| November - 03-18 Nov (4 debates) | ||
| 18 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Solar Flares and Electricity Grid Reliance
Adjournment Debate
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Paul Maynard Blackpool North and Cleveleys Con | View |
| 17 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Cleveland Bridge: Weight Limit
Adjournment Debate
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Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem | View |
| 10 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Safety and Littering: A34 and A420
Adjournment Debate
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David Johnston Wantage Con | View |
| 03 Nov 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Food Labelling (Environmental Sustainability)
General Debate
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Chris Grayling Richmond Park Con | View |
| October - 01-15 Oct (3 debates) | ||
| 15 Oct 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Church Commissioners
General Debate
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Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab | View |
| 08 Oct 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Universal Service Obligation for Broadband
Adjournment Debate
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Edward Timpson Eddisbury Con | View |
| 01 Oct 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Fly-tipping: Penalties
Adjournment Debate
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Paul Bristow Peterborough Con | View |
| September - 01-28 Sep (6 debates) | ||
| 28 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Fracking: Rother Valley
Adjournment Debate
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Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con | View |
| 24 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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None | View |
| 22 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Planning (Proper Maintenance of Land)
General Debate
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Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Lab | View |
| 15 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Michelham Priory
Adjournment Debate
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Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con | View |
| 08 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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White Goods (Registration)
General Debate
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Yvonne Fovargue Makerfield Lab | View |
| 01 Sep 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Radlett Airfield Site
Adjournment Debate
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Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem | View |
| July - 02-21 Jul (6 debates) | ||
| 21 Jul 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Misuse of Nitrous Oxide
Adjournment Debate
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Rosie Duffield Canterbury Ind | View |
| 20 Jul 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Endangered Species: Developing Countries
General Debate
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Chris Grayling Berkshire West Con | View |
| 16 Jul 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Internal Market: White Paper
General Debate
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Alok Sharma 12:08:00 Con | View |
| 15 Jul 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Tree-lined Streets
General Debate
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Chris Clarkson Heywood and Middleton Lab | View |
| 14 Jul 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Flammable Cladding Removal
Adjournment Debate
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Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab | View |
| 02 Jul 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Manchester Airport and the Local Economy
Adjournment Debate
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Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab | View |
| June - 04-15 Jun (5 debates) | ||
| 15 Jun 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Environmental Protection
General Debate
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Rebecca Pow Yeovil Con | View |
| 11 Jun 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: Reopening
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform | View |
| 10 Jun 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Water Industry
General Debate
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Rebecca Pow Yeovil Con | View |
| 09 Jun 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Kidsgrove Sports Centre
Adjournment Debate
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Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Con | View |
| 04 Jun 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Restoration of Canals
Adjournment Debate
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Craig Williams Montgomeryshire Con | View |
| May - 12 May (1 debate) | ||
| 12 May 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19
General Debate
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None | View |
| March - 12-24 Mar (3 debates) | ||
| 24 Mar 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Wellbeing of Future Generations
General Debate
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Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green | View |
| 16 Mar 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Cavity Wall Insulation: Complaints
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Elmore Bridgend Lab | View |
| 12 Mar 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Planning for the Future
General Debate
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Robert Jenrick Newark Reform | View |