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 Oct - 15 Nov (50 debates)
November - 01-15 Nov (31 debates)
15 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Amnesty International Offices in Hong Kong Adjournment Debate Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	View
09 Nov 2021 (7 debates)
Bosnia and Herzegovina Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
Racism in Cricket Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Fire Safety: Retirement Communities Adjournment Debate Kevan Jones North Durham Lab	Kevan Jones North Durham Lab	View
Recognition of Armenian Genocide General Debate Tim Loughton East Worthing and Shoreham Con	Tim Loughton East Worthing and Shoreham Con	View
School-based Counselling Services General Debate Not specified in the provided text None	Not specified in the provided text None	View
Backbench Business General Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
08 Nov 2021 (6 debates)
David Fuller Case Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
Telecommunications (Security) Bill - After Clause 23 - Network Diversification Bill Debate Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	View
Environment Bill - Amendments to address sewage discharge issues and the role of the Office for Envi... Bill Debate Rebecca Pow Taunton Deane Con	Rebecca Pow Taunton Deane Con	View
UK Vaccination Strategy Adjournment Debate Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con	Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con	View
Committee on Standards: Decision of the House General Debate Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	View
HGV Driving Licences General Debate Trudy Harrison Copeland Con	Trudy Harrison Copeland Con	View
04 Nov 2021 (4 debates)
Covid-19 Vaccinations Ministerial Statement Maggie Throup Cherwell Con	Maggie Throup Cherwell Con	View
Medical Cannabis: Alleviation of Health Conditions General Debate Ronnie Cowan Inverclyde SNP	Ronnie Cowan Inverclyde SNP	View
Backbench Business General Debate Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	View
Committee on Standards General Debate Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	View
03 Nov 2021 (5 debates)
G20 and COP26 World Leaders Summit Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Energy Bill - Clause on Nuclear Power Financing Model Bill Debate Greg Hands Not specified Con	Greg Hands Not specified Con	View
Kennels and Catteries: Economic and Social Contribution Adjournment Debate Sara Britcliffe Hyndburn Con	Sara Britcliffe Hyndburn Con	View
Schools and Educational Settings (Essential Infrastructure and Opening During Emergencies) General Debate Robert Halfon Benfleet and Brantridge Con	Robert Halfon Benfleet and Brantridge Con	View
Committee on Standards General Debate None	None	View
02 Nov 2021 (4 debates)
Shipbuilding and Ferguson Marine Engineering Ltd Insolvency Adjournment Debate Kenny MacAskill East Lothian SNP	Kenny MacAskill East Lothian SNP	View
Finance (Money) General Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
Budget Resolutions - Income Tax (Charge) General Debate None	None	View
Plastics (Wet Wipes) General Debate Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	View
01 Nov 2021 (4 debates)
Smoking Cessation: Prescription of E-cigarettes Ministerial Statement Maggie Throup Derby South Con	Maggie Throup Derby South Con	View
Weardale Railway Adjournment Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
Ways and Means General Debate Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	Michael Gove Spelthorne Con	View
Public Houses (Electrical Safety) Bill General Debate Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	View
October - 26-29 Oct (19 debates)
29 Oct 2021 (8 debates)
The Prisons (Substance Testing) Bill - Clause on drug testing in approved premises Bill Debate Rob Butler Aylesbury Con	Rob Butler Aylesbury Con	View
Childcare and Early Years Strategy Bill - Clause 3 Bill Debate Matt Rodda Reading Central Lab	Matt Rodda Reading Central Lab	View
Animal Welfare (Penalty Notices) Bill - Clause 1: Introduction of penalty notices for animal welfare... Bill Debate Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	View
The Menopause (Support and Services) Bill Bill Debate Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	View
NHS Allergy Services Adjournment Debate Jon Cruddas Dagenham and Rainham Lab	Jon Cruddas Dagenham and Rainham Lab	View
Caravan Sites Bill General Debate None	None	View
Public Sector Exit Payments (Limitation) Bill General Debate None	None	View
General Election (Leaders’ Debates) Bill General Debate None	None	View
28 Oct 2021 (5 debates)
UK-French Trading Dispute Ministerial Statement George Eustice Con Con	George Eustice Con Con	View
North Tees Hospital Adjournment Debate Matt Vickers Stockton South Con	Matt Vickers Stockton South Con	View
Ways and Means General Debate Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	View
Church Commissioners General Debate John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con	John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con	View
House of Commons Commission General Debate Robert Halfon Southend West Con	Robert Halfon Southend West Con	View
27 Oct 2021 (4 debates)
Ways and Means - Financial Statement Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Sewage Pollution: Whitburn Adjournment Debate Emma Lewell-Buck South Shields Lab	Emma Lewell-Buck South Shields Lab	View
Provisional Collection of Taxes General Debate None	None	View
Budget Resolutions General Debate Rachel Reeves Batley and Spen Lab	Rachel Reeves Batley and Spen Lab	View
26 Oct 2021 (2 debates)
Budget: Pre-announcement of Provisions Ministerial Statement Simon Clarke Skegness Con	Simon Clarke Skegness Con	View
Judicial Review and Courts Bill - Not specified in the given text, overall bill discussion Bill Debate Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	View

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