House of Commons Debates
631 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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| 2022 - 06 Jan - 05 Sep (39 debates) | ||
| September - 05 Sep (1 debate) | ||
| 05 Sep 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Business Statement
Ministerial Statement
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Mark Spencer South Northam Con | View |
| July - 13-19 Jul (7 debates) | ||
| 19 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Asylum Accommodation: Barry House, East Dulwich
Adjournment Debate
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | View |
| 18 Jul 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Ambulance Pressures
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con | View |
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Extreme Heat Preparedness
Ministerial Statement
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Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con | View |
| 15 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Neonatal Care Leave and Pay Bill - First clause for the introduction of neonatal care leave and pay
Bill Debate
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Stuart McDonald Glasgow South SNP | View |
| 14 Jul 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Educational Poverty: Children in Residential Care
Ministerial Statement
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Robert Halfon Southend West Con | View |
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British Special Forces in Afghanistan: New Allegations
Ministerial Statement
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James Heappey Constituency Con | View |
| 13 Jul 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Fashion Supply Chain (Code and Adjudicator)
General Debate
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Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab | View |
| June - 06-20 Jun (5 debates) | ||
| 20 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House (Today)
General Debate
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Peter Bone Wellingborough Con | View |
| 16 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Sharing Economy: Short-term Letting
General Debate
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Nickie Aiken Cannock Chase Con | View |
| 13 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Falklands War: 40th Anniversary
Adjournment Debate
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab | View |
| 08 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill
Bill Debate
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Michael Gove Constituency Con | View |
| 06 Jun 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Champions League Final: Paris
Ministerial Statement
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Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con | View |
| May - 12-16 May (2 debates) | ||
| 16 May 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Shireen Abu Aqla
Ministerial Statement
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Vicky Ford Constituency Con | View |
| 12 May 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Hong Kong Arrests Under National Security Law
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
| 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 - 06-16 Dec (11 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 |