House of Commons Debates

4629 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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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2020 - 11 May - 09 Jun (50 debates)
June - 02-09 Jun (22 debates)
09 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Education Settings: Wider Opening General Debate Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
08 Jun 2020 (5 debates)
Electoral Reform Adjournment Debate Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	View
House Business during the Pandemic General Debate Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem	Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem	View
Public Order General Debate None	None	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
Covid-19: R Rate and Lockdown Measures General Debate Matthew Hancock Filton and Bradley Stoke Con	Matthew Hancock Filton and Bradley Stoke Con	View
04 Jun 2020 (8 debates)
Public Health England Review: Covid-19 Disparities Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
Abortion Regulations: Northern Ireland Ministerial Statement Robin Walker Constituency Con	Robin Walker Constituency Con	View
Victims of the Troubles: Payment Scheme Ministerial Statement Robin Walker Worcester Con	Robin Walker Worcester Con	View
Restoration of Canals Adjournment Debate Craig Williams Montgomeryshire Con	Craig Williams Montgomeryshire Con	View
House Business during the Pandemic General Debate Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem	Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem	View
Proxy Voting (Temporary Standing Order) General Debate Rosie Winterton Constituency Not Provided Lab	Rosie Winterton Constituency Not Provided Lab	View
EU-UK Partnership: EU’s Mandate General Debate Michael Gove Richmond Yorks Con	Michael Gove Richmond Yorks Con	View
Virtual Participation in Proceedings During the Pandemic (Temporary Orders) General Debate None	None	View
03 Jun 2020 (4 debates)
Flood Defences: Tenbury Wells Adjournment Debate Harriett Baldwin West Worcestershire Con	Harriett Baldwin West Worcestershire Con	View
Covid-19: UK Border Health Measures General Debate Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Covid-19: Aviation General Debate Huw Merriman Bewdley Con	Huw Merriman Bewdley Con	View
Points of Order General Debate Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	View
02 Jun 2020 (4 debates)
Private Car Parks Adjournment Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
Proceedings during the Pandemic General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
Participation in proceedings General Debate None	None	View
Covid-19 Response General Debate Matthew Hancock Eddisbury Con	Matthew Hancock Eddisbury Con	View
May - 11-20 May (28 debates)
20 May 2020 (3 debates)
Conduct of Business After the Whitsun Recess Ministerial Statement Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
Northern Ireland Protocol: UK Approach Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con	View
Liaison (Membership) General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
19 May 2020 (8 debates)
Future Relationship with the EU: Negotiations Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Constitutional Affairs Con	Michael Gove Constitutional Affairs Con	View
Coronavirus and Care Homes Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
Constitutional Law General Debate Douglas Ross Ochil and South Perthshire Con	Douglas Ross Ochil and South Perthshire Con	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Miriam Cates Penistone and Stocksbridge Con	Miriam Cates Penistone and Stocksbridge Con	View
Parliamentary works sponsor body General Debate Michael Fabricant L Oswestry Con	Michael Fabricant L Oswestry Con	View
Human Tissue General Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
Electoral Commission Committee General Debate Peter Bone Wellingborough Con	Peter Bone Wellingborough Con	View
Public Accounts Commission General Debate Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab	Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab	View
18 May 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Response General Debate Matthew Hancock Chorley Con	Matthew Hancock Chorley Con	View
13 May 2020 (6 debates)
Remote Division Result: Amendment 39 General Debate None	None	View
Covid-19: Housing Market General Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Remote Division Result: New Clause 7 General Debate None	None	View
Privileges General Debate None	None	View
Covid-19: School Reopening General Debate Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	View
Remote Division result: New Clause 2 General Debate None	None	View
12 May 2020 (8 debates)
Covid-19: Transport General Debate Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	Grant Shapps Welwyn Hatfield Con	View
Hybrid Proceedings (Extension of Temporary Orders) General Debate None	None	View
Hybrid Proceedings (Extension of Temporary Orders) General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
Covid-19: Business General Debate Alok Sharma Reading West Con	Alok Sharma Reading West Con	View
Business of the House (12 May) General Debate None	None	View
Covid-19 General Debate None	None	View
Remote Division: Covid-19 General Debate None	None	View
Covid-19: Economic Package General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
11 May 2020 (2 debates)
Committees General Debate None	None	View
Business of the House (11 May) General Debate None	None	View

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