House of Commons Debates

612 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
2021 - 19 May - 04 Nov (50 debates)
November - 03-04 Nov (3 debates)
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
03 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Schools and Educational Settings (Essential Infrastructure and Opening During Emergencies) General Debate Robert Halfon Benfleet and Brantridge Con	Robert Halfon Benfleet and Brantridge Con	View
October - 19-29 Oct (8 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
21 Oct 2021 (1 debate)
Black History Month Adjournment Debate Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab	Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab	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 - 06-23 Sep (12 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
22 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Keyham Shootings Adjournment Debate Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	View
21 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Cawston Park Hospital: Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board Review General Debate Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con	Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con	View
14 Sep 2021 (2 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Con Con	Sajid Javid Con Con	View
Health and Social Care Levy Bill - Clause related to the introduction of a new 1.25% health and soci... Bill Debate Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
13 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Vaccinations: 12 to 15-year-olds Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	View
10 Sep 2021 (2 debates)
Kettering General Hospital Adjournment Debate Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	Philip Hollobone Kettering Con	View
Climate and Ecology Bill General Debate John Smith London Con	John Smith London Con	View
08 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Ways and Means General Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
06 Sep 2021 (3 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	Nadhim Zahawi Stratford-on-Avon Con	View
Afghanistan Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Medicinal Cannabis Adjournment Debate Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	View
July - 01-22 Jul (13 debates)
22 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	View
21 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
NHS Update Ministerial Statement Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
19 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	View
14 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Health and Care Bill - Unspecified Bill Debate Sajid Javid Constituency Con	Sajid Javid Constituency Con	View
13 Jul 2021 (3 debates)
Armed Forces Bill - Clause 8 and various new clauses/amendments Bill Debate Stephanie Peacock Barnsley South Lab	Stephanie Peacock Barnsley South Lab	View
Randolph Turpin Adjournment Debate Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	View
National Health Service General Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
12 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid West Bromwich West Con	Sajid Javid West Bromwich West Con	View
08 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
International Travel Ministerial Statement Grant Shapps Hastings and Rye Con	Grant Shapps Hastings and Rye Con	View
06 Jul 2021 (2 debates)
Covid-19: Education Settings Ministerial Statement Gavin Williamson Stone Con	Gavin Williamson Stone Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
05 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
01 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
June - 07-29 Jun (10 debates)
29 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
NHS Integrated Care System Boundaries Adjournment Debate Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con	Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con	View
28 Jun 2021 (3 debates)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
Security of Ministers’ Offices and Communications Ministerial Statement Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	View
Committee on Standards General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
24 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Use of Patient Data Adjournment Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
17 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Miscarriage Research: The Lancet Adjournment Debate Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab	Olivia Blake Sheffield Hallam Lab	View
15 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Catch-up Premium General Debate Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
09 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Prime Minister General Debate Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	View
07 Jun 2021 (2 debates)
Education Recovery Ministerial Statement Gavin Williamson Stone Con	Gavin Williamson Stone Con	View
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
May - 19-27 May (4 debates)
27 May 2021 (1 debate)
Dementia Action Week General Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
25 May 2021 (1 debate)
NHS Dentistry: Waveney Adjournment Debate Peter Aldous Waveney Con	Peter Aldous Waveney Con	View
19 May 2021 (2 debates)
Walley’s Quarry: Response of the Environment Agency Adjournment Debate Aaron Bell Newcastle-under-Lyme Con	Aaron Bell Newcastle-under-Lyme Con	View
A Plan for the NHS and Social Care General Debate Eleanor Laing Constituency Con	Eleanor Laing Constituency Con	View

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