House of Commons Debates

4622 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 - 20 Jan - 04 Feb (50 debates)
February - 01-04 Feb (18 debates)
04 Feb 2021 (2 debates)
Towns Fund General Debate Paul Bristow Peterborough Con	Paul Bristow Peterborough Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Owen Thompson Constituency SNP	Owen Thompson Constituency SNP	View
03 Feb 2021 (8 debates)
Support for University Students: Covid-19 Ministerial Statement Michelle Donelan Somerton and Frome Con	Michelle Donelan Somerton and Frome Con	View
Bereavement Adjournment Debate Grahame Morris Easington Lab	Grahame Morris Easington Lab	View
Exiting the European Union (Sanctions) General Debate James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Grooming Gangs General Debate Tom Hunt Ipswich Con	Tom Hunt Ipswich Con	View
Air Quality General Debate Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	View
Business of the House (Today) General Debate None	None	View
Exiting the European Union (Value Added Tax) General Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
Exiting the European Union (Excise) General Debate Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	View
02 Feb 2021 (5 debates)
Myanmar Ministerial Statement Nigel Adams Hyndburn Con	Nigel Adams Hyndburn Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
The Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Bill Bill Debate Robert Courts Wantage Con	Robert Courts Wantage Con	View
Deportation of Foreign National Offenders Adjournment Debate Simon Clarke Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Con	Simon Clarke Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Con	View
Local Welfare Assistance Provision (Review) General Debate Paul Maynard Wyre and Preston North Con	Paul Maynard Wyre and Preston North Con	View
01 Feb 2021 (3 debates)
Cultural Centres and Sporting Facilities: North West Durham General Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
Covid Security at UK Borders General Debate Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
Unsafe Cladding: Protecting Tenants and Leaseholders General Debate Thangam Debbonaire Bristol West Lab	Thangam Debbonaire Bristol West Lab	View
January - 20-28 Jan (32 debates)
28 Jan 2021 (3 debates)
Covid-19: Extension of Driving Theory Test Certificates Adjournment Debate David Linden Glasgow East SNP	David Linden Glasgow East SNP	View
Backbench Business General Debate Stephen Crabb not specified Con	Stephen Crabb not specified Con	View
UN International Day of Education General Debate Harriett Baldwin West Worcestershire Con	Harriett Baldwin West Worcestershire Con	View
27 Jan 2021 (7 debates)
Health Measures at UK Borders Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Russian Federation: Human Rights Ministerial Statement Roger Gale Herne Bay and Sandwich Con	Roger Gale Herne Bay and Sandwich Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Security Service Act - Clause 1 - Authorisation of Criminal Conduct Bill Debate Michael Ellis Northampton North Con	Michael Ellis Northampton North Con	View
Medicines and Medical Devices Bill - Before Clause 1 Bill Debate Jo Churchill unknown constituency Con	Jo Churchill unknown constituency Con	View
Golf Tourism Adjournment Debate Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	View
Ministerial Interests (Emergency Powers) General Debate Owen Thompson North East Cambridgeshire SNP	Owen Thompson North East Cambridgeshire SNP	View
26 Jan 2021 (6 debates)
UK Border: Covid Protections Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Educational Settings: Reopening Ministerial Statement Nick Gibb Bognor Regis and Littlehampton Con	Nick Gibb Bognor Regis and Littlehampton Con	View
Environment Bill Bill Debate Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green	Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green	View
Detention of Anoosheh Ashoori in Iran Adjournment Debate Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab	Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab	View
Football (Regulation) General Debate Helen Grant Maidstone and Malling Con	Helen Grant Maidstone and Malling Con	View
Business of the House (Environment Bill: Carry-over) General Debate Rebecca Pow Cornwall West Con	Rebecca Pow Cornwall West Con	View
25 Jan 2021 (3 debates)
Employment Rights: Government Plans General Debate None	None	View
Council Tax: Government’s Proposed Increase General Debate Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
Covid-19: Limited Company Directors General Debate Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP	Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP	View
21 Jan 2021 (9 debates)
Vaccine Roll-out Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock South Basildon and Chadwick Con	Matthew Hancock South Basildon and Chadwick Con	View
Skills for Jobs White Paper Ministerial Statement Gavin Williamson Stone Con	Gavin Williamson Stone Con	View
Extradition Act 2003 Adjournment Debate Eleanor Laing Dover Con	Eleanor Laing Dover Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
Church Commissioners General Debate None	None	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Taiwo Owatemi Coventry North West Lab	Taiwo Owatemi Coventry North West Lab	View
parliamentary Works sponsor body General Debate Florence Eshalomi Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Labour (Co-op)	Florence Eshalomi Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Labour (Co-op)	View
Covid-19: Child Maintenance Service General Debate Marion Fellows Motherwell and Wishaw SNP	Marion Fellows Motherwell and Wishaw SNP	View
Public Accounts Commission General Debate Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	View
20 Jan 2021 (4 debates)
Serious Criminal Cases Backlog Ministerial Statement Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
National Security and Investment Bill - New Clause 7 Bill Debate Stewart Hosie Dundee East SNP	Stewart Hosie Dundee East SNP	View
Building Safety Fund Adjournment Debate Stephen Morgan Portsmouth South Lab	Stephen Morgan Portsmouth South Lab	View
House of Commons Commission (External Members) General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View

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