House of Commons Debates

697 main chamber debates on legislation and government business

What are House of Commons Debates?

House of Commons debates 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:

Ministerial Statements: Government ministers announce major policy decisions. Minister speaks -> Shadow Secretary responds -> MPs ask questions.
Urgent Questions: MPs ask pressing questions requiring immediate government response. MP asks -> Minister answers -> Follow-up questions.
Adjournment Debates: End-of-day debates where an MP raises a constituency concern. MP presents issue (15-30 mins) -> Minister responds.
General Debates: Multiple MPs debate legislation, budgets, or policies. Various speakers -> May include minister/shadow responses -> Sometimes ends with vote.

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2022 - 05 Jan - 09 Feb (15 debates)
February - 03-09 Feb (8 debates)
09 Feb 2022 (2 debates)
Integration White Paper Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
Neonatal Leave and Pay Adjournment Debate Luke Hall Thornbury and Yate Con	Luke Hall Thornbury and Yate Con	View
08 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Elective Treatment Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Constituency Con	Sajid Javid Constituency Con	View
07 Feb 2022 (2 debates)
Elective Care Recovery in England Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
Dentist Industry and NHS Backlogs Adjournment Debate Andy Carter Warrington South Lab	Andy Carter Warrington South Lab	View
04 Feb 2022 (2 debates)
Health and Social Care Bill - Clause to introduce co-funding and co-payment within NHS Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
Down Syndrome (Enforcement of Rights) Bill - Third Reading Bill Debate Liam Fox Wyre Forest Con	Liam Fox Wyre Forest Con	View
03 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Purchasing Effort Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
January - 05-19 Jan (7 debates)
19 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
17 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
Midwives in the NHS Adjournment Debate Siobhan Baillie Stroud Con	Siobhan Baillie Stroud Con	View
13 Jan 2022 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
12 Jan 2022 (2 debates)
Vaccination Strategy Ministerial Statement Maggie Throup Erewash Con	Maggie Throup Erewash Con	View
Afghanistan: Humanitarian Crisis Ministerial Statement Vicky Ford Constituency Con	Vicky Ford Constituency Con	View
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 - 01 Nov - 14 Dec (35 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		View
Public Health (Control of Disease) Act 1984 (Amendment) Bill General Debate		View
01 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Prime Minister General Debate		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		View
NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill General Debate		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		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

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