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

Month

Tag

Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2020 - 24 Sep - 15 Oct (50 debates)
October - 01-15 Oct (32 debates)
15 Oct 2020 (6 debates)
Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission General Debate None	None	View
Church Commissioners General Debate None	None	View
Church Commissioners General Debate None	None	View
Electoral Commission Committee General Debate Kevin Brennan Cardiff West Lab	Kevin Brennan Cardiff West Lab	View
Parliamentary works sponsor body General Debate Henry Smith Constituency Con	Henry Smith Constituency Con	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab	Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab	View
14 Oct 2020 (4 debates)
Electricity Generation: Local Suppliers Adjournment Debate Ben Lake Ceredigion Preseli PC	Ben Lake Ceredigion Preseli PC	View
Dogs and Domestic Animals (Accommodation and Protection) General Debate Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	View
Covid-19 Economic Support Package General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
Local Contact Tracing General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	View
13 Oct 2020 (4 debates)
Public Health Restrictions: Government Economic Support Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Women’s Rugby: Government Support Adjournment Debate Rosie Winterton Brecon and Radnorshire Lab	Rosie Winterton Brecon and Radnorshire Lab	View
School Breakfast General Debate Emma Lewell-Buck South Shields Lab	Emma Lewell-Buck South Shields Lab	View
Public Health: Coronavirus Regulations General Debate Matthew Hancock South Basildon and East Thurrock Con	Matthew Hancock South Basildon and East Thurrock Con	View
12 Oct 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Queen Mary’s Hospital: Urgent Care Services Adjournment Debate Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	View
08 Oct 2020 (3 debates)
Universal Service Obligation for Broadband Adjournment Debate Edward Timpson Eddisbury Con	Edward Timpson Eddisbury Con	View
Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Support Measures General Debate Julian Knight Solihull Con	Julian Knight Solihull Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	Bob Seely Isle of Wight Con	View
07 Oct 2020 (3 debates)
Policing in South-West London Adjournment Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
Public Health General Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
Conveyancing Standards General Debate Marco Longhi North Shropshire Con	Marco Longhi North Shropshire Con	View
06 Oct 2020 (4 debates)
Areas with Additional Public Health Restrictions: Economic Support Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Shotley Bridge Community Hospital Adjournment Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) General Debate Pauline Latham Newcastle-under-Lyme Con	Pauline Latham Newcastle-under-Lyme Con	View
Public Health General Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
05 Oct 2020 (3 debates)
CCRC Decision on 44 Post Office Prosecutions Ministerial Statement Paul Scully Worcester Con	Paul Scully Worcester Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Unduly Lenient Sentence Scheme Adjournment Debate Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform	Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform	View
01 Oct 2020 (3 debates)
Covid-19 Update and Hospitality Curfew Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
Lifetime Skills Guarantee and Post-16 Education Ministerial Statement Gavin Williamson Stone Con	Gavin Williamson Stone Con	View
Fly-tipping: Penalties Adjournment Debate Paul Bristow Peterborough Con	Paul Bristow Peterborough Con	View
September - 24-30 Sep (18 debates)
30 Sep 2020 (5 debates)
Professional and Amateur Sport: Government Support Ministerial Statement Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
Flooding Preparedness: Yorkshire Adjournment Debate Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	View
Town and Country Planning General Debate Mike Amesbury Weaver Vale Lab	Mike Amesbury Weaver Vale Lab	View
Business Standards General Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) General Debate Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
29 Sep 2020 (4 debates)
Students’ Return to Universities Ministerial Statement Gavin Williamson Stone Con	Gavin Williamson Stone Con	View
Flexible Rail Ticketing Adjournment Debate Greg Clark Tunbridge Wells Con	Greg Clark Tunbridge Wells Con	View
Problem Drug Use General Debate Tommy Sheppard Edinburgh East SNP	Tommy Sheppard Edinburgh East SNP	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Grahame Morris Easington Lab	Grahame Morris Easington Lab	View
28 Sep 2020 (2 debates)
Fracking: Rother Valley Adjournment Debate Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	Alexander Stafford Rother Valley Con	View
Covid-19 General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
25 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Public Statues Adjournment Debate David Amess Southend West Con	David Amess Southend West Con	View
24 Sep 2020 (6 debates)
Belarus: Presidential Elections Ministerial Statement Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	View
Gender Recognition Act Consultation Ministerial Statement Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con	Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con	View
The Economy Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
NHS Hysteroscopy Treatment Adjournment Debate Lyn Brown Constituency Lab	Lyn Brown Constituency Lab	View
Occupied Palestinian Territories General Debate Stephen Kinnock Aberafan Maesteg Lab	Stephen Kinnock Aberafan Maesteg Lab	View
Business of the House (30 September) General Debate None	None	View

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