House of Commons Debates

685 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
2022 - 05 Jan (2 debates)
January - 05 Jan (2 debates)
05 Jan 2022 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Covid-19: Award of Contracts Adjournment Debate Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath Lab	Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath Lab	View
2021 - 21 Sep - 14 Dec (48 debates)
December - 01-14 Dec (15 debates)
14 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Public Health General Debate Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
13 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
10 Dec 2021 (2 debates)
The Medical Cannabis (Access) Bill - Clause 1: Establishment of the Cannabis-Based Medicines Commiss... Bill Debate Jeff Smith Manchester Withington Lab	Jeff Smith Manchester Withington Lab	View
Children and Young People with Complex Needs Adjournment Debate Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	Charles Walker Broxbourne Con	View
08 Dec 2021 (2 debates)
Dignity in Dying Adjournment Debate Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Covid-19 Update General Debate Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
07 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Immigration Act - Various new clauses and amendments to the Immigration Act Bill Debate Rosie Winterton Stockport Lab	Rosie Winterton Stockport Lab	View
06 Dec 2021 (3 debates)
Ten-Year Drugs Strategy Ministerial Statement Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities Adjournment Debate Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP	Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP	View
03 Dec 2021 (4 debates)
Health and Social Care Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
King's College Hospital: Covid-19 Recovery Adjournment Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
NHS ENGLAND (ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT) BILL General Debate None	None	View
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill General Debate None	None	View
01 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Prime Minister General Debate None	None	View
November - 01-30 Nov (20 debates)
30 Nov 2021 (2 debates)
Public Health General Debate Maggie Throup Erewash Con	Maggie Throup Erewash Con	View
NICE-Approved Products: Patient Access General Debate Anne Marie Morris Newton Abbot Con	Anne Marie Morris Newton Abbot Con	View
29 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Con Con	Sajid Javid Con Con	View
26 Nov 2021 (4 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Tunbridge Wells Con	Sajid Javid Tunbridge Wells Con	View
Down’s Syndrome (Access to Services) Bill Bill Debate Liam Fox Wokingham Con	Liam Fox Wokingham Con	View
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill General Debate None	None	View
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill General Debate None	None	View
23 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Health and Care Bill Bill Debate Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
22 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Health and Social Care Bill - Schedule 4 - Integrated Care System: Minor and Consequential Amendment... Bill Debate Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	View
19 Nov 2021 (2 debates)
Cancer Diagnoses: Young People in Hertfordshire Adjournment Debate Julie Marson Hertford and Stortford Con	Julie Marson Hertford and Stortford Con	View
NHS ENGLAND (ALTERNATIVE TREATMENT) BILL General Debate None	None	View
17 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Opposition Day General Debate Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab	View
15 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
09 Nov 2021 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
08 Nov 2021 (2 debates)
David Fuller Case Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
UK Vaccination Strategy Adjournment Debate Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con	Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con	View
04 Nov 2021 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Vaccinations Ministerial Statement Maggie Throup Cherwell Con	Maggie Throup Cherwell Con	View
Medical Cannabis: Alleviation of Health Conditions General Debate Ronnie Cowan Inverclyde SNP	Ronnie Cowan Inverclyde SNP	View
01 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Smoking Cessation: Prescription of E-cigarettes Ministerial Statement Maggie Throup Derby South Con	Maggie Throup Derby South Con	View
October - 19-29 Oct (10 debates)
29 Oct 2021 (2 debates)
The Menopause (Support and Services) Bill Bill Debate Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	View
NHS Allergy Services Adjournment Debate Jon Cruddas Dagenham and Rainham Lab	Jon Cruddas Dagenham and Rainham Lab	View
28 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
North Tees Hospital Adjournment Debate Matt Vickers Stockton South Con	Matt Vickers Stockton South Con	View
26 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
Budget: Pre-announcement of Provisions Ministerial Statement Simon Clarke Skegness Con	Simon Clarke Skegness Con	View
25 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
NHS England Funding: Announcement to Media Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
22 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
Health Incentives Scheme Ministerial Statement Maggie Throup West Birmingham Con	Maggie Throup West Birmingham Con	View
21 Oct 2021 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Maggie Throup Wolverhampton South West Con	Maggie Throup Wolverhampton South West Con	View
Covid-19: Government Response General Debate None	None	View
20 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
NHS Dentistry: Lincolnshire Adjournment Debate Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	View
19 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) (No. 3) General Debate Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
September - 21-23 Sep (3 debates)
23 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Coronavirus: Education Setting Attendance and Support for Pupils Ministerial Statement Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	View
21 Sep 2021 (2 debates)
Cawston Park Hospital: Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board Review General Debate Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con	Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Jason McCartney Colne Valley Con	Jason McCartney Colne Valley Con	View

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