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 - 16 Jun - 05 Jul (50 debates)
July - 01-05 Jul (4 debates)
05 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Programme) (No.2) General Debate Philip Davies Constituency Con	Philip Davies Constituency Con	View
01 Jul 2021 (3 debates)
Social Housing: Housing Ombudsman Adjournment Debate Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
Pride Month General Debate Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab	Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab	View
June - 16-30 Jun (46 debates)
30 Jun 2021 (4 debates)
Covid-19: Impact on Attendance in Education Settings Ministerial Statement Gavin Williamson Stone Con	Gavin Williamson Stone Con	View
Financial Conduct Authority and Blackmore Bond plc Adjournment Debate Nigel Evans Glenrothes Con	Nigel Evans Glenrothes Con	View
Flexible Working General Debate Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	View
Estimates Day General Debate Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	View
29 Jun 2021 (7 debates)
EU Settlement Scheme Ministerial Statement Kevin Foster Torbay Con	Kevin Foster Torbay Con	View
International Travel Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Con Con	Grant Shapps Con Con	View
Emergency Covid Contracts Ministerial Statement Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	View
NHS Integrated Care System Boundaries Adjournment Debate Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con	Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con	View
Estimates Day - [1st Allotted Day]Estimates Day General Debate None	None	View
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government General Debate Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	View
Bereavement (Leave and Pay) General Debate Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	View
28 Jun 2021 (7 debates)
Loss of Secret Documents Ministerial Statement Jeremy Quin Constituency Con	Jeremy Quin Constituency Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
Security of Ministers’ Offices and Communications Ministerial Statement Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	View
Business Rates and Company Dissolution Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Luke Hall North West Ham Con	Luke Hall North West Ham Con	View
East West Rail Route Consultation: North East Bedfordshire Adjournment Debate Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	View
Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
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 (9 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
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
Future of the Planning System in England General Debate Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	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

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