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 - 04 Feb - 02 Mar (50 debates)
March - 02 Mar (3 debates)
02 Mar 2020 (3 debates)
British Citizens Imprisoned Overseas and Coronavirus General Debate Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	View
Airport Expansion General Debate Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	View
Estimates, Vote on Account 2020-21 General Debate Patrick Grady 21:30:00 SNP	Patrick Grady 21:30:00 SNP	View
February - 04-27 Feb (47 debates)
27 Feb 2020 (5 debates)
Crime (West Sandwell) Adjournment Debate Shaun Bailey West Bromwich West Con	Shaun Bailey West Bromwich West Con	View
European Union: Future Relationship General Debate Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
Child Protection General Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
Welsh Affairs General Debate Simon Hart Carmarthen East and Dinefwr Con	Simon Hart Carmarthen East and Dinefwr Con	View
Rough Sleeping General Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
26 Feb 2020 (4 debates)
Secondary Education: Ellesmere Port Adjournment Debate Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	View
Workers (Definition and Rights) General Debate Chris Stephens Glasgow Cathcart SNP	Chris Stephens Glasgow Cathcart SNP	View
Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock South Basildon Con	Matthew Hancock South Basildon Con	View
Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism General Debate James Brokenshire Richmond Park Con	James Brokenshire Richmond Park Con	View
25 Feb 2020 (5 debates)
East Leake Health Centre Adjournment Debate Ruth Edwards Rushcliffe Con	Ruth Edwards Rushcliffe Con	View
Social Care General Debate Barbara Keeley Westminster Central Lab	Barbara Keeley Westminster Central Lab	View
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE General Debate Tim Loughton Q1 Con	Tim Loughton Q1 Con	View
Hong Kong General Debate Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem	Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem	View
Tax Avoidance and Evasion General Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
24 Feb 2020 (6 debates)
Social Security Benefits: Claimant Deaths Adjournment Debate Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	View
Local Government Finance (England) General Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Flooding General Debate George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con	George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con	View
Points-based Immigration System General Debate Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Policing (England and Wales) General Debate Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
Syria: Security Situation General Debate Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	View
13 Feb 2020 (4 debates)
Coventry IKEA Store Closure Adjournment Debate Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party	Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party	View
February Adjournment General Debate Jack Lopresti Filton and Bradley Stoke Con	Jack Lopresti Filton and Bradley Stoke Con	View
Online Harms Legislation General Debate Julian Knight Solihull Con	Julian Knight Solihull Con	View
Maternity Services: East Kent General Debate Roger Gale Herne Bay and Sandwich Con	Roger Gale Herne Bay and Sandwich Con	View
12 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Marine Licensing Adjournment Debate Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con	Steve Double St Austell and Newquay Con	View
11 Feb 2020 (5 debates)
Transport Infrastructure Ministerial Statement Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Business Statement Ministerial Statement Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
Wuhan Coronavirus Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
Media Diversity Adjournment Debate Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab	Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab	View
Opposition Day General Debate None	None	View
10 Feb 2020 (5 debates)
GP Provision: Pilsley Adjournment Debate Mark Fletcher Bolsover Con	Mark Fletcher Bolsover Con	View
Social Security General Debate Will Quince Nottingham North Con	Will Quince Nottingham North Con	View
Pensions General Debate Guy Opperman Hexham Con	Guy Opperman Hexham Con	View
Deportation Flight to Jamaica General Debate David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
Flood Response General Debate Theresa Villiers Chippenham Con	Theresa Villiers Chippenham Con	View
06 Feb 2020 (4 debates)
Children’s Mental Health Week Adjournment Debate Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op	Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op	View
Historical Stillbirth Burials and Cremations General Debate Nadine Dorries South East Cambridgeshire Con	Nadine Dorries South East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con	Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con	View
BBC Licence Fee General Debate Tracy Brabin Batley and Spen Lab	Tracy Brabin Batley and Spen Lab	View
05 Feb 2020 (3 debates)
Transport General Debate Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	View
Local Government Finance General Debate Andrew Gwynne Gorton and Denton Ind	Andrew Gwynne Gorton and Denton Ind	View
Nuclear Energy Policy: Climate Change General Debate Virginia Crosbie Ynys Môn Con	Virginia Crosbie Ynys Môn Con	View
04 Feb 2020 (5 debates)
Rail Services: North-East England Adjournment Debate Kevan Jones Chester-le-Street Lab	Kevan Jones Chester-le-Street Lab	View
Universal Credit: Delayed Roll-Out General Debate Neil Gray Airdrie and Shotts SNP	Neil Gray Airdrie and Shotts SNP	View
Rating and Valuation General Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
Lobby and Media Briefings: Journalists' Access General Debate Tracy Brabin Constituency Lab	Tracy Brabin Constituency Lab	View
Foreign and Commonwealth Office General Debate Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con	Gagan Mohindra South West Hertfordshire Con	View

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