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 - 12 Mar - 13 Apr (50 debates)
April - 12-13 Apr (3 debates)
13 Apr 2021 (2 debates)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in the Pandemic Adjournment Debate Danny Kruger East Wiltshire Reform	Danny Kruger East Wiltshire Reform	View
Road User Charging (Outer London) General Debate Gareth Johnson Dartford Con	Gareth Johnson Dartford Con	View
12 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh General Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
March - 12-25 Mar (47 debates)
25 Mar 2021 (5 debates)
Abortion in Northern Ireland Ministerial Statement Brandon Lewis Nottingham North Con	Brandon Lewis Nottingham North Con	View
UK Steel Production: Greensill Capital Ministerial Statement Kwasi Kwarteng City of London Con	Kwasi Kwarteng City of London Con	View
Conflict in Tigray Region of Ethiopia Adjournment Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock Worcestershire South Con	Matthew Hancock Worcestershire South Con	View
Proceedings during the Pandemic (No. 6) General Debate None	None	View
24 Mar 2021 (6 debates)
Liverpool City Council Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
New Plan for Immigration Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Waste Incinerators Adjournment Debate Robbie Moore Keighley Con	Robbie Moore Keighley Con	View
Gaming Hardware (Automated Purchase and Resale) General Debate Douglas Chapman Cumbernauld and Kilsyth SNP	Douglas Chapman Cumbernauld and Kilsyth SNP	View
Backbench Business General Debate Siobhan Baillie Stroud Con	Siobhan Baillie Stroud Con	View
Covid-19: Hospitality Industry General Debate Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	View
23 Mar 2021 (5 debates)
Defence and Security Industrial Strategy Ministerial Statement Jeremy Quin Bury St Edmunds Con	Jeremy Quin Bury St Edmunds Con	View
Advanced Research and Invention Agency Bill Bill Debate Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	View
ANPR and Width Restrictions Adjournment Debate Dean Russell Watford Con	Dean Russell Watford Con	View
First-Aid (Mental Health) General Debate Dean Russell Watford Con	Dean Russell Watford Con	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
22 Mar 2021 (8 debates)
Integrated Review: Defence Command Paper Ministerial Statement Ben Wallace Epsom and Ewell Con	Ben Wallace Epsom and Ewell Con	View
Human Rights Update Ministerial Statement Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	View
Fire Safety Bill - Amendments 4B, 4C, 4D and 4E moved by the Lords Bill Debate Christopher Pincher Chipping Barnet Con	Christopher Pincher Chipping Barnet Con	View
Trade Bill - After Clause 2 - Trade agreements and genocide Bill Debate Greg Hands Hammersmith Con	Greg Hands Hammersmith Con	View
Transport Act - New Clause 1, New Clauses 2-5 and Amendments 3-6 Bill Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
Counter-Terrorism and Sentencing Bill - Clause 23 - Terrorism sentence with fixed licence period: Sc... Bill Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Health and Safety Regulations: Cranes Adjournment Debate Apsana Begum Poplar and Limehouse Lab	Apsana Begum Poplar and Limehouse Lab	View
Electoral Commission General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg Not specified Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg Not specified Con	View
18 Mar 2021 (6 debates)
Health and Social Care Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Data Transparency and Accountability: Covid-19 Ministerial Statement William Wragg Constituency Con	William Wragg Constituency Con	View
Independent Review of Administrative Law Ministerial Statement Robert Buckland Conway Con	Robert Buckland Conway Con	View
Public Landmarks Review Adjournment Debate Gareth Bacon Orpington Con	Gareth Bacon Orpington Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	View
World Water Day General Debate Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab	Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab	View
17 Mar 2021 (4 debates)
Scotland: General Election and Constitutional Future General Debate Tommy Sheppard Edinburgh Central SNP	Tommy Sheppard Edinburgh Central SNP	View
Education Employment (Accompaniment To Hearings) General Debate Brendan Clarke-Smith Erewash Con	Brendan Clarke-Smith Erewash Con	View
Transport for the North: Funding General Debate Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	View
Leaving the EU: Impact on the UK General Debate Alison Thewliss Glasgow Central SNP	Alison Thewliss Glasgow Central SNP	View
16 Mar 2021 (6 debates)
Levelling Up Ministerial Statement Eddie Hughes Constituency Con	Eddie Hughes Constituency Con	View
Integrated Review Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Serious Violence Reduction Bill - Clause(s) dealing with police powers, child sexual abuse, and coll... Bill Debate None	None	View
Scotland Act 1998: Scottish Civil Service Adjournment Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
Goods and Services of UK Origin General Debate Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op)	Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op)	View
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (Carry-Over) General Debate None	None	View
15 Mar 2021 (4 debates)
National Bus Strategy: England Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	View
Policing and Prevention of Violence against Women Ministerial Statement Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill - Opening debate on the Second Reading of the Police, Crim... Bill Debate Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
UK Renewables: Critical Minerals Adjournment Debate Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Lab	Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Lab	View
12 Mar 2021 (3 debates)
Cosmetic Procedures on Young People Bill - Clause 5 Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
Prisons Bill - New Clause 1 - Assessment of the effectiveness and value for money of this Act Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
School Uniform Costs Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View

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