House of Commons Debates
612 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 - 05 Jan - 14 Mar (21 debates) | ||
| March - 02-14 Mar (4 debates) | ||
| 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 |
| 08 Mar 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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National Insurance Contributions Increase
General Debate
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab | View |
| 02 Mar 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Vaccine Damage Payments Act 1979
Adjournment Debate
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Christopher Chope Christchurch Con | View |
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Firearms and Hate Crime
General Debate
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Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) | View |
| February - 03-10 Feb (8 debates) | ||
| 10 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Ambulance Services in England
Adjournment Debate
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Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab | View |
| 09 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Integration White Paper
Ministerial Statement
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Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con | View |
| 08 Feb 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Elective Treatment
Ministerial Statement
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Sajid Javid Constituency Con | View |
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Children’s Mental Health
General Debate
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Rosena Allin-Khan Tooting Lab | View |
| 07 Feb 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Elective Care Recovery in England
Ministerial Statement
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Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con | View |
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Dentist Industry and NHS Backlogs
Adjournment Debate
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Andy Carter Warrington South Lab | View |
| 04 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Health and Social Care Bill - Clause to introduce co-funding and co-payment within NHS
Bill Debate
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Christopher Chope Christchurch Con | View |
| 03 Feb 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Robert Halfon Harlow Con | View |
| January - 05-20 Jan (9 debates) | ||
| 20 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Mental Health Act 1983: Detention of People with Autism and other Lifelong Conditions
Adjournment Debate
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Robert Buckland South Swindon 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 |
| 17 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Midwives in the NHS
Adjournment Debate
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Siobhan Baillie Stroud Con | View |
| 14 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Private Rental Market
Adjournment Debate
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | View |
| 13 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19 Update
Ministerial Statement
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Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con | View |
| 12 Jan 2022 (2 debates) | ||
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Vaccination Strategy
Ministerial Statement
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Maggie Throup Erewash Con | View |
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Digitally Altered Body Images
General Debate
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Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con | View |
| 10 Jan 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Simon Hinchley-Robson: Discharge from the RAF
Adjournment Debate
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Clive Efford Eltham Lab | View |
| 05 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 |
| 2021 - 08 Nov - 16 Dec (29 debates) | ||
| December - 01-16 Dec (14 debates) | ||
| 16 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Online Safety Bill
Ministerial Statement
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Damian Collins Folkestone and Hythe Con | View |
| 15 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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School Openings: January 2022
Ministerial Statement
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Robert Halfon Harlow Con | View |
| 13 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19 Update
Ministerial Statement
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Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con | View |
| 10 Dec 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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The Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill - Clause 1: Establishment of the Cannabis-Based Medicines Commiss...
Bill Debate
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Jeff Smith Manchester Withington Lab | View |
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Children and Young People with Complex Needs
Adjournment Debate
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Charles Walker Broxbourne Con | View |
| 08 Dec 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Dignity in Dying
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
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Covid-19 Update
General Debate
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Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con | View |
| 07 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Support for Offenders’ Families
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con | View |
| 06 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 03 Dec 2021 (3 debates) | ||
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Health and Social Care
Ministerial Statement
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Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con | View |
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King's College Hospital: Covid-19 Recovery
Adjournment Debate
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | View |
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NHS ENGLAND (ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT) BILL
General Debate
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None | View |
| 02 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Digital Image Abuse
Adjournment Debate
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Maria Miller Basingstoke Con | View |
| 01 Dec 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Adult Social Care
Ministerial Statement
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Gillian Keegan Stafford Con | View |
| November - 08-30 Nov (15 debates) | ||
| 30 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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NICE-Approved Products: Patient Access
General Debate
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Anne Marie Morris Newton Abbot Con | View |
| 29 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19 Update
Ministerial Statement
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Sajid Javid Con Con | View |
| 26 Nov 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Covid-19 Update
Ministerial Statement
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Sajid Javid Tunbridge Wells Con | View |
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NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill
General Debate
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None | View |
| 19 Nov 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Cancer Diagnoses: Young People in Hertfordshire
Adjournment Debate
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Julie Marson Hertford and Stortford Con | View |
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NHS ENGLAND (ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT) BILL
General Debate
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None | View |
| 16 Nov 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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Autism and Neurodiversity Research Funding
Adjournment Debate
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Robert Buckland South Swindon Con | View |
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Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
General Debate
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Stephen Metcalfe South Basildon and East Thurrock Con | View |
| 15 Nov 2021 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19 Update
Ministerial Statement
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Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con | View |
| 09 Nov 2021 (4 debates) | ||
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Covid-19 Update
Ministerial Statement
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Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con | View |
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School-based Counselling Services
General Debate
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Not specified in the provided text None | View |
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School-based Counselling Services
General Debate
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Nick Brown Newcastle upon Tyne East Lab | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem | View |
| 08 Nov 2021 (2 debates) | ||
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David Fuller Case
Ministerial Statement
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Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con | View |
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UK Vaccination Strategy
Adjournment Debate
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Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con | View |