House of Commons Debates

4622 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.

Year

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2020 - 15 Oct - 10 Nov (50 debates)
November - 02-10 Nov (29 debates)
10 Nov 2020 (6 debates)
Safety and Littering: A34 and A420 Adjournment Debate David Johnston Wantage Con	David Johnston Wantage Con	View
Exiting the European Union (Merchant Shipping) General Debate Rachel Maclean Wythenshawe and Sale West Con	Rachel Maclean Wythenshawe and Sale West Con	View
Exiting the European Union (Agriculture) General Debate Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
Jet Skis (Licensing) General Debate Hywel Williams Arfon PC	Hywel Williams Arfon PC	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
Committee on Standards General Debate None	None	View
09 Nov 2020 (4 debates)
Supporting Disadvantaged Families Ministerial Statement Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	Therese Coffey Suffolk Coastal Con	View
Future of Financial Services Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Jonathan Taylor: SBM Offshore Ministerial Statement Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con	Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con	View
Small Breweries Relief Adjournment Debate Liz Saville-Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC	Liz Saville-Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC	View
05 Nov 2020 (6 debates)
Coronavirus Regulations: Assisted Deaths Abroad Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Economy Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
UK Terrorism Threat Level Ministerial Statement James Brokenshire Bromley and Chislehurst Con	James Brokenshire Bromley and Chislehurst Con	View
Offshore Wind Transmission Connections Adjournment Debate Duncan Baker North Norfolk Con	Duncan Baker North Norfolk Con	View
International Covid-19 Response: Innovation and Access to Treatment General Debate Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	View
Backbench Business General Debate Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP	Owen Thompson Midlothian SNP	View
04 Nov 2020 (4 debates)
Covid-19: Emergency Transport and Travel Measures in London Boroughs Adjournment Debate Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab	Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab	View
Public Health General Debate Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Employment (Dismissal and Re-employment) General Debate Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	View
Exiting the European Union General Debate Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
03 Nov 2020 (6 debates)
Lockdown: Economic Support Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Housing: North Somerset Adjournment Debate Liam Fox North Somerset Con	Liam Fox North Somerset Con	View
Procedure Committee General Debate None	None	View
Proxy Voting During the Pandemic General Debate None	None	View
Food Labelling (Environmental Sustainability) General Debate Chris Grayling Richmond Park Con	Chris Grayling Richmond Park Con	View
02 Nov 2020 (3 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Covid-19: Support for Rugby League Adjournment Debate Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab	View
Covid-19 General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
October - 15-23 Oct (21 debates)
23 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
London’s Economic Recovery: Covid-19 Adjournment Debate Felicity Buchan Kensington Con	Felicity Buchan Kensington Con	View
22 Oct 2020 (5 debates)
Covid-19: Disparate Impact Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
Covid-19: Economy Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Down Syndrome Awareness Month Adjournment Debate Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP	Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP	View
Covid-19 General Debate Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
21 Oct 2020 (5 debates)
Covid-19 Restrictions: South Yorkshire Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton Con	Edward Argar Melton Con	View
Hedge End Train Station: Accessibility Adjournment Debate Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con	Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con	View
Vehicle Registration Offences (Penalty Points) General Debate Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
Additional Covid-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic Support General Debate None	None	View
Free School Meals General Debate Kate Green Stretford and Urmston Lab	Kate Green Stretford and Urmston Lab	View
20 Oct 2020 (4 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Folkestone and Hythe Con	Matthew Hancock Folkestone and Hythe Con	View
Remote Education: Self-isolating Pupils Adjournment Debate Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab	Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab	View
Equal Pay (Information and Claims) General Debate Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	View
19 Oct 2020 (3 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
EU Exit: Negotiations and the Joint Committee Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
Vaccine Misinformation Online Adjournment Debate Chris Elmore Bridgend Lab	Chris Elmore Bridgend Lab	View
16 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Care Quality Commission: Deaths in Mental Health Facilities Adjournment Debate James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
15 Oct 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock South Basildon and East Thurrock Con	Matthew Hancock South Basildon and East Thurrock Con	View
Ministry of Defence Tenants: Evictions Adjournment Debate Stephen Crabb Preseli Pembrokeshire Con	Stephen Crabb Preseli Pembrokeshire Con	View

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