House of Commons Debates

475 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 - 17 Mar - 05 Nov (50 debates)
November - 03-05 Nov (2 debates)
05 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Economy Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
03 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Lockdown: Economic Support Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
October - 06-23 Oct (8 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 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Economy Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
21 Oct 2020 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Restrictions: South Yorkshire Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton Con	Edward Argar Melton Con	View
Free School Meals General Debate Kate Green Stretford and Urmston Lab	Kate Green Stretford and Urmston Lab	View
14 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Economic Support Package General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
13 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Public Health Restrictions: Government Economic Support Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
12 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
06 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Areas with Additional Public Health Restrictions: Economic Support Ministerial Statement Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
September - 02-28 Sep (8 debates)
28 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
24 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
The Economy Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
22 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
14 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
UK Steel Industry Adjournment Debate Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	Jessica Morden Newport East Lab	View
10 Sep 2020 (2 debates)
Backbench Business - Aviation SectorBackbench Business General Debate Huw Merriman Wealden Con	Huw Merriman Wealden Con	View
Tourism: Covid-19 General Debate Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	Selaine Saxby North Devon Con	View
09 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Protection of Jobs and Businesses General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
02 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Regulatory Impact Assessments (Legislative Scrutiny) Adjournment Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
July - 02-22 Jul (10 debates)
22 Jul 2020 (2 debates)
Southern Heathrow Rail Link Adjournment Debate Angela Richardson Guildford Con	Angela Richardson Guildford Con	View
Summer Adjournment General Debate Jack Lopresti Filton and Bradley Stoke Con	Jack Lopresti Filton and Bradley Stoke Con	View
21 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Neil Hudson Epping Forest Con	Neil Hudson Epping Forest Con	View
15 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Future UK-EU Relationship General Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
13 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
EU Exit: End of Transition Period General Debate Michael Gove Rotherham Con	Michael Gove Rotherham Con	View
08 Jul 2020 (2 debates)
Economic Update General Debate Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
The Economy General Debate Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
07 Jul 2020 (2 debates)
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Departmental Spending General Debate Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
HM Revenue and Customs General Debate Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
02 Jul 2020 (1 debate)
Manchester Airport and the Local Economy Adjournment Debate Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab	Navendu Mishra Stockport Lab	View
June - 03-25 Jun (9 debates)
25 Jun 2020 (2 debates)
De La Rue: Gateshead Adjournment Debate Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab	View
Covid-19: Support for UK Industries General Debate Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con	View
23 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update General Debate Boris Johnson 12:33:00 Con	Boris Johnson 12:33:00 Con	View
16 Jun 2020 (2 debates)
Economic Outlook and Furlough Scheme Changes Ministerial Statement Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
15 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Social Distancing: 2 Metre Rule General Debate Greg Clark Tunbridge Wells Con	Greg Clark Tunbridge Wells Con	View
10 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Rolls-Royce (Redundancies) Adjournment Debate Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	View
04 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Restoration of Canals Adjournment Debate Craig Williams Montgomeryshire Con	Craig Williams Montgomeryshire Con	View
03 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Aviation General Debate Huw Merriman Bewdley Con	Huw Merriman Bewdley Con	View
May - 05-19 May (4 debates)
19 May 2020 (1 debate)
Public Accounts Commission General Debate Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab	Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab	View
12 May 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Economic Package General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
11 May 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Strategy General Debate Boris Johnson 15:31:00 Con	Boris Johnson 15:31:00 Con	View
05 May 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update General Debate Jon Ashworth Derby South Lab	Jon Ashworth Derby South Lab	View
April - 27-28 Apr (2 debates)
28 Apr 2020 (1 debate)
Public Services Ministerial Statement Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
27 Apr 2020 (1 debate)
The Economy General Debate Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
March - 17-25 Mar (7 debates)
25 Mar 2020 (2 debates)
Financial and Social Emergency Support Package General Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
Financial and Social Emergency Support Package General Debate Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind	Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind	View
24 Mar 2020 (2 debates)
Self-employed Persons: Financial Support General Debate Edward Davey Kingston and Surbiton Lib Dem	Edward Davey Kingston and Surbiton Lib Dem	View
Wellbeing of Future Generations General Debate Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green	Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green	View
19 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus: Employment Support General Debate Greg Clark 10:30:00 Con	Greg Clark 10:30:00 Con	View
17 Mar 2020 (2 debates)
Economic Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Budget Resolutions General Debate Grant Shapps East Yorkshire Con	Grant Shapps East Yorkshire Con	View

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