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 - 10-28 Jun (50 debates)
June - 10-28 Jun (50 debates)
28 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Committee on Standards General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
24 Jun 2021 (3 debates)
Use of Patient Data Adjournment Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Kevan Jones Durham North Lab	Kevan Jones Durham North Lab	View
Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership General Debate Elizabeth Truss congratulations on her work in trade agreements Con	Elizabeth Truss congratulations on her work in trade agreements Con	View
23 Jun 2021 (4 debates)
UK Military Personnel Serving Overseas: Vaccination Ministerial Statement James Heappey Constituency Con	James Heappey Constituency Con	View
Social Care Reform Ministerial Statement Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
The Bill - Schedule 3 - Service Complaints Appeals Bill Debate None	None	View
English Wine Week Adjournment Debate Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
22 Jun 2021 (3 debates)
Events Research Programme Ministerial Statement Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill - The entire bill is being deb... Bill Debate Brandon Lewis Great Yarmouth Con	Brandon Lewis Great Yarmouth Con	View
McVitie’s Tollcross Factory Adjournment Debate David Linden Glasgow East SNP	David Linden Glasgow East SNP	View
21 Jun 2021 (5 debates)
End-to-end Rape Review Ministerial Statement Robert Buckland Con Con	Robert Buckland Con Con	View
UK’s Financial Services Industry General Debate Bim Afolami Hitchin and Harpenden Con	Bim Afolami Hitchin and Harpenden Con	View
Planning Decisions: Local Involvement General Debate Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
New Member General Debate None	None	View
Protecting Britain’s Steel Industry General Debate Emily Thornberry Islington South and Finsbury Lab	Emily Thornberry Islington South and Finsbury Lab	View
17 Jun 2021 (12 debates)
Free Trade Agreement Negotiations: Australia Ministerial Statement Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con	Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con	View
Miscarriage Research: The Lancet Adjournment Debate Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab	Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	View
Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative General Debate Anthony Mangnall North West Cambridgeshire Con	Anthony Mangnall North West Cambridgeshire Con	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Lisa Cameron Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire SNP	Lisa Cameron Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire SNP	View
Backbench Business General Debate Jeff Smith Manchester Withington Lab	Jeff Smith Manchester Withington Lab	View
House of Commons Commission General Debate Sheryll Murray East Devon Con	Sheryll Murray East Devon Con	View
Electoral Commission Committee General Debate Steven Baker Wycombe Con	Steven Baker Wycombe Con	View
Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body General Debate None	None	View
Church Commissioners General Debate None	None	View
Future of the Planning System in England General Debate Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	View
Electoral Commission Committee General Debate Marco Longhi None	Marco Longhi None	View
16 Jun 2021 (4 debates)
Economy Update Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
G7 and NATO Summits Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Anti-loitering Devices: Safety Adjournment Debate Giles Watling Clacton Con	Giles Watling Clacton Con	View
Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
15 Jun 2021 (4 debates)
Daniel Morgan Independent Panel Report Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Kenly Wind Farm Adjournment Debate Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	View
Covid-Secure Borders General Debate Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
Catch-up Premium General Debate Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
14 Jun 2021 (7 debates)
Ethiopia Ministerial Statement James Duddridge Rochford and Southend East Con	James Duddridge Rochford and Southend East Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Uyghur Tribunal: London Ministerial Statement Nigel Adams South West Bedfordshire Con	Nigel Adams South West Bedfordshire Con	View
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
Health Protection (Coronavirus, England) Regulations 2021 Bill Debate None	None	View
Antisocial Behaviour (Vehicles) Adjournment Debate Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Lab	Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Lab	View
Personal Statement General Debate Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con	Daniel Kawczynski Shrewsbury and Atcham Con	View
10 Jun 2021 (7 debates)
Ofsted Review of Sexual Abuse in Schools and Colleges Ministerial Statement Vicky Ford North East Cambridgeshire Con	Vicky Ford North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Hillsborough: Collapse of Trials Ministerial Statement Robert Buckland South Swindon Con	Robert Buckland South Swindon Con	View
Napier Barracks Asylum Accommodation Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Land Banking Adjournment Debate Christian Wakeford Bury South Lab	Christian Wakeford Bury South Lab	View
Safety of Journalists General Debate John Whittingdale Maldon Con	John Whittingdale Maldon Con	View
Aviation, Travel and Tourism Industries General Debate Robert Courts Oxford West and Abingdon Con	Robert Courts Oxford West and Abingdon Con	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View

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