House of Commons Debates

475 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 Jan - 24 May (38 debates)
May - 12-24 May (5 debates)
24 May 2021 (1 debate)
East West Rail: Aylesbury Spur Adjournment Debate Rob Butler Aylesbury Con	Rob Butler Aylesbury Con	View
20 May 2021 (1 debate)
North of England: Transport Infrastructure Adjournment Debate Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	View
18 May 2021 (1 debate)
10-point Plan: Six Months On Ministerial Statement Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Spelthorne Con	View
13 May 2021 (1 debate)
Levelling-up Fund: Rother Valley Adjournment Debate Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	View
12 May 2021 (1 debate)
Debate on the Address General Debate Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
April - 13-28 Apr (8 debates)
28 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
Insolvency General Debate Paul Scully Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer Con	Paul Scully Office of the Deputy Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer Con	View
26 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
ODA Budget Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
22 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body General Debate Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab	Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab	View
19 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
Finance Bill [Lords] - New clause 25 Bill Debate Rosie Winterton Stocksbridge Penistone Lab	Rosie Winterton Stocksbridge Penistone Lab	View
15 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
English Language Sector Adjournment Debate Conor Burns Bournemouth West Con	Conor Burns Bournemouth West Con	View
13 Apr 2021 (3 debates)
Greensill Capital Ministerial Statement Paul Scully Constituency Con	Paul Scully Constituency Con	View
Finance (No. 2) Bill - Second Reading Bill Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
Road User Charging (Outer London) General Debate Gareth Johnson Dartford Con	Gareth Johnson Dartford Con	View
March - 03-24 Mar (9 debates)
24 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Hospitality Industry General Debate Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	View
16 Mar 2021 (2 debates)
Levelling Up Ministerial Statement Eddie Hughes Constituency Con	Eddie Hughes Constituency 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
11 Mar 2021 (2 debates)
Coronavirus (Temporary Powers) Bill - Clause 1 and New clause 1—Contingencies Fund: reporting in fin... Bill Debate Nigel Evans Chorley Con	Nigel Evans Chorley Con	View
Contingencies Fund Act 1974 (Amendment) Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
10 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Estimates Day - [3rd Allotted Day]Estimates Day General Debate Julian Knight West Warwickshire Con	Julian Knight West Warwickshire Con	View
04 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Ways and Means - Budget Resolutions and Economic SituationWays and Means General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
03 Mar 2021 (2 debates)
Ways and Means Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation General Debate Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	View
February - 03-25 Feb (9 debates)
25 Feb 2021 (2 debates)
Growing Back Better Report Ministerial Statement Philip Dunne Waveney Con	Philip Dunne Waveney Con	View
Alcohol Duty Adjournment Debate Douglas Ross Moray Con	Douglas Ross Moray Con	View
24 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Prime Minister General Debate Derek Twigg Widnes and Halewood Lab	Derek Twigg Widnes and Halewood Lab	View
23 Feb 2021 (2 debates)
Government's Management of the Economy General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
Coronavirus: Supporting Businesses and Individuals General Debate Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
22 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Road Map Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
10 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Eden Project North Adjournment Debate David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con	David Morris Morecambe and Lunesdale Con	View
04 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Towns Fund General Debate Paul Bristow Peterborough Con	Paul Bristow Peterborough Con	View
03 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Exiting the European Union (Excise) General Debate Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	View
January - 06-25 Jan (7 debates)
25 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Limited Company Directors General Debate Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP	Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP	View
20 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
Internet Access General Debate Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
13 Jan 2021 (2 debates)
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
Covid-19 Financial Assistance (Gaps in Support) General Debate Tracy Brabin Barnsley Central Lab	Tracy Brabin Barnsley Central Lab	View
12 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
South Downs National Park: 10th Anniversary Adjournment Debate Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
11 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
Economic Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
06 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
2020 - 11 Nov - 30 Dec (12 debates)
December - 02-30 Dec (5 debates)
30 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
16 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Border Carbon Adjustment Tariffs and Decarbonisation Adjournment Debate Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con	Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con	View
15 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
03 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
02 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Arcadia and Debenhams: Business Support and Job Retention Ministerial Statement Paul Scully Worcester Con	Paul Scully Worcester Con	View
November - 11-26 Nov (7 debates)
26 Nov 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Official Development Assistance Ministerial Statement Dominic Raab Constituency Con	Dominic Raab Constituency Con	View
25 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Spending Review 2020 and OBR Forecast Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
23 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Winter Plan Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
18 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Towns Fund Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
17 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Cleveland Bridge: Weight Limit Adjournment Debate Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem	Wera Hobhouse Bath Lib Dem	View
11 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 General Debate Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View

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