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 - 06-20 Jan (38 debates)
January - 06-20 Jan (38 debates)
20 Jan 2021 (3 debates)
Internet Access General Debate Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Electoral Commission General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
Deputy Speaker’s Statement General Debate Nigel Evans Chorley Con	Nigel Evans Chorley Con	View
19 Jan 2021 (5 debates)
UK Musicians: EU Visa Arrangements Ministerial Statement Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	View
Trade Bill - After Clause 2 - Northern Ireland: Non-Discrimination in Goods and Services Bill Debate Greg Hands Chelsea and Fulham Con	Greg Hands Chelsea and Fulham Con	View
High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill - Clause 58 and related Lords amendments Bill Debate Andrew Stephenson Pendle Con	Andrew Stephenson Pendle Con	View
Animal Charities: Covid-19 Adjournment Debate David Amess Southend West Con	David Amess Southend West Con	View
Freedom of Speech (Universities) General Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
18 Jan 2021 (4 debates)
Police National Computer Ministerial Statement Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
Remote Education and Free School Meals General Debate Kate Green Wirral West Lab	Kate Green Wirral West Lab	View
Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit General Debate None	None	View
Covid-19: Schools General Debate Derek Thomas St Ives Con	Derek Thomas St Ives Con	View
14 Jan 2021 (6 debates)
EU Trade and Co-operation Agreement: Fishing Industry Ministerial Statement George Eustice Con Con	George Eustice Con Con	View
Domestic Abuse and Hidden Harms during Lockdown Ministerial Statement Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
Sexual Exploitation and Abuse of Aid Beneficiaries Ministerial Statement Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	View
Vitamin D: Covid-19 Adjournment Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
Covid-19: Dental Services General Debate Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	View
13 Jan 2021 (7 debates)
Elections: May 2021 Ministerial Statement Chloe Smith Norwich North Con	Chloe Smith Norwich North Con	View
Mental Health Act Reform Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill - Schedule 3 - Prudential regulation of credit in... Bill Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Small Business Support: Covid-19 Adjournment Debate Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	View
Covid-19 Financial Assistance (Gaps in Support) General Debate Tracy Brabin Barnsley Central Lab	Tracy Brabin Barnsley Central Lab	View
Discarded Human Organs General Debate Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP	Ian Paisley Jnr North Antrim DUP	View
Business of the House (Private Members’ Bills) (No. 9) General Debate None	None	View
12 Jan 2021 (6 debates)
Covid-19 Response: Defence Support Ministerial Statement Ben Wallace Nottingham North Con	Ben Wallace Nottingham North Con	View
Xinjiang: Forced Labour Ministerial Statement Dominic Raab Arundel and South Downs Con	Dominic Raab Arundel and South Downs Con	View
South Downs National Park: 10th Anniversary Adjournment Debate Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
Covid-19 General Debate Edward Argar Melton Con	Edward Argar Melton Con	View
Abolition of Business Rates General Debate Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
Business of the House (Private Members' Bills) (No. 9) Motion General Debate None	None	View
11 Jan 2021 (3 debates)
Covid-19: Vaccinations Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	View
Economic Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Global Britain General Debate Elizabeth Truss South East Cambridgeshire Con	Elizabeth Truss South East Cambridgeshire Con	View
06 Jan 2021 (4 debates)
Covid-19: Educational Settings Ministerial Statement Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
Covid-19 Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Business of the House (Today) General Debate Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab	Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab	View
Public Health General Debate Matthew Hancock Waveney Con	Matthew Hancock Waveney Con	View
2020 - 17-30 Dec (12 debates)
December - 17-30 Dec (12 debates)
30 Dec 2020 (7 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Education: Return in January Ministerial Statement Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
Public Health General Debate None	None	View
Miscellaneous General Debate Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab	Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab	View
Virtual Participation in Proceedings during the Pandemic (Temporary Orders) (No. 2) General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg Constituency Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg Constituency Con	View
Business of the House (Today) General Debate None	None	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
17 Dec 2020 (5 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Bexleyheath and Crayford Con	Matthew Hancock Bexleyheath and Crayford Con	View
Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Free Sanitary Products in Schools Adjournment Debate Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab	Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab	View
Christmas Adjournment General Debate None	None	View
Christmas Adjournment General Debate David Amess Southend West Con	David Amess Southend West Con	View

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