House of Commons Debates
616 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.
| Debate | Lead MP | Actions |
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| 2022 - 06 Jan - 19 Apr (24 debates) | ||
| April - 19 Apr (1 debate) | ||
| 19 Apr 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Global Migration Challenge
Ministerial Statement
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
| March - 09-18 Mar (8 debates) | ||
| 18 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel Arms Trade (Prohibition) BILL
General Debate
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None | View |
| 17 Mar 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities
Ministerial Statement
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Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con | View |
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P&O Ferries
Ministerial Statement
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Robert Courts Westbury Con | View |
| 16 Mar 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Iran Detainees
General Debate
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Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con | View |
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Healthcare (Delayed Discharges)
General Debate
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Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con | View |
| 15 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Legal Aid
Ministerial Statement
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Dominic Raab Constituency Con | View |
| 14 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Police Custody: Rights of Minors
Adjournment Debate
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Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab | View |
| 09 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Shared Transport: Government Policy Objectives
Adjournment Debate
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Ben Bradshaw Exeter Lab | View |
| February - 02-10 Feb (6 debates) | ||
| 10 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con | View |
| 09 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis: UK Response
Ministerial Statement
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Vicky Ford Constituency Con | View |
| 08 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Cost of Living and Food Insecurity
General Debate
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Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 03 Feb 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Northern Ireland Border
Ministerial Statement
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George Eustice Penzance Con | View |
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Economic Update
Ministerial Statement
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |
| 02 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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IOPC Report on Metropolitan Police Officers' Conduct: Charing Cross Police Station
Ministerial Statement
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Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con | View |
| January - 06-20 Jan (9 debates) | ||
| 20 Jan 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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British Council Staff: Afghanistan
Ministerial Statement
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Amanda Milling Constituency Con | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con | View |
| 19 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19 Update
Ministerial Statement
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Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con | View |
| 18 Jan 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Migrant Crossings: Role of the Military
Ministerial Statement
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James Heappey Department for Defence Con | View |
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UK Government Recognition of Somaliland
Adjournment Debate
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Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con | View |
| 17 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Foreign Interference: Intelligence and Security
Ministerial Statement
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
| 12 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Afghanistan: Humanitarian Crisis
Ministerial Statement
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Vicky Ford Constituency Con | View |
| 06 Jan 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme
Ministerial Statement
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con | View |
| 2021 - 25 Oct - 16 Dec (26 debates) | ||
| December - 06-16 Dec (11 debates) | ||
| 16 Dec 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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FCDO Staffing
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
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Backbench Business - Christmas AdjournmentBackbench Business
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| 15 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Asylum Seeker Accommodation: RAF Manston
Ministerial Statement
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Tom Pursglove Corby Con | View |
| 13 Dec 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Covid-19 Update
Ministerial Statement
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Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con | View |
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National Lost Trawlermen’s Memorial Day
Adjournment Debate
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Karl Turner Kingston upon Hull East Lab | View |
| 10 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Children and Young People with Complex Needs
Adjournment Debate
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Charles Walker Broxbourne Con | View |
| 09 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Vulnerable Asylum Seeker Services: Stockton
Adjournment Debate
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Alex Cunningham Stockton North Lab | View |
| 08 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House (Today)
General Debate
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Jacob Rees-Mogg Selonaby Con | View |
| 07 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Immigration Act - Various new clauses and amendments to the Immigration Act
Bill Debate
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Rosie Winterton Stockport Lab | View |
| 06 Dec 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Adjournment Debate
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Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP | View |
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Parliamentary Partnership Assembly
General Debate
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Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con | View |
| November - 03-25 Nov (11 debates) | ||
| 25 Nov 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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English Channel Small Boats Incident
Ministerial Statement
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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Army Restructuring: Future Soldier
Ministerial Statement
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Ben Wallace Nottingham North Con | View |
| 24 Nov 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Captain David Mockett
Adjournment Debate
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Gary Streeter South West Devon Con | View |
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Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism
General Debate
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Damian Hinds East Hampshire Con | View |
| 18 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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British Council: Global Britain
Adjournment Debate
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John Baron Basildon and Billericay Con | View |
| 15 Nov 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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COP26
Ministerial Statement
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Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con | View |
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Amnesty International Offices in Hong Kong
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform | View |
| 09 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Bosnia and Herzegovina
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
| 04 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con | View |
| 03 Nov 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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G20 and COP26 World Leaders Summit
Ministerial Statement
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Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con | View |
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Kennels and Catteries: Economic and Social Contribution
Adjournment Debate
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Sara Britcliffe Hyndburn Con | View |
| October - 25 Oct (4 debates) | ||
| 25 Oct 2021 (4 debates) | ||
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Arrest of Sudanese Prime Minister
Ministerial Statement
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Vicky Ford Con Con | View |
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Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme
Ministerial Statement
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
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Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
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Abraham Accords
Adjournment Debate
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Robert Jenrick Newark Reform | View |