House of Commons Debates

4855 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 - 02-16 Jun (50 debates)
June - 02-16 Jun (50 debates)
16 Jun 2020 (8 debates)
UK-EU Negotiations Ministerial Statement Michael Gove South West Surrey Con	Michael Gove South West Surrey Con	View
Transport in Carshalton and Wallington Adjournment Debate Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con	View
Public Passenger Transport General Debate Rachel Maclean Wythenshawe and Sale East Con	Rachel Maclean Wythenshawe and Sale East Con	View
Global Britain General Debate Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	Boris Johnson Uxbridge and South Ruislip Con	View
Automatic Electoral Registration General Debate Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	View
Exiting the European Union: Financial Services and Markets General Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Free School Meals: Summer Holidays General Debate None	None	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate None	None	View
15 Jun 2020 (8 debates)
Caravan Industry: Hull and East Riding Adjournment Debate Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice Lab	View
Damages General Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Public Order General Debate Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Social Distancing: 2 Metre Rule General Debate Greg Clark Tunbridge Wells Con	Greg Clark Tunbridge Wells Con	View
Public Health General Debate Jo Churchill Broxtowe Con	Jo Churchill Broxtowe Con	View
Electricity General Debate Kwasi Kwarteng Westminster North Con	Kwasi Kwarteng Westminster North Con	View
SCottISH AFFAIRS CoMMIttEE General Debate None	None	View
Environmental Protection General Debate Rebecca Pow Yeovil Con	Rebecca Pow Yeovil Con	View
11 Jun 2020 (3 debates)
Zoos, Aquariums and Wildlife Sanctuaries: Reopening Adjournment Debate Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	View
Probation Services General Debate Robert Buckland Newark Con	Robert Buckland Newark Con	View
Planning Process: Probity General Debate Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
10 Jun 2020 (8 debates)
Rolls-Royce (Redundancies) Adjournment Debate Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	Gavin Newlands Paisley and Renfrewshire North SNP	View
Horizon: Sub-Postmaster Convictions General Debate Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab	View
Children and Young Persons General Debate Rebecca Long-Bailey Salford Lab	Rebecca Long-Bailey Salford Lab	View
Water Industry General Debate Rebecca Pow Yeovil Con	Rebecca Pow Yeovil Con	View
Local Electricity General Debate Peter Aldous Woodford Con	Peter Aldous Woodford Con	View
Senior Courts of England and Wales General Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Proxy Voting (Extension) General Debate None	None	View
Exiting the European Union (Civil Aviation) General Debate Rachel Maclean Wythenshawe and Sale East Con	Rachel Maclean Wythenshawe and Sale East Con	View
09 Jun 2020 (4 debates)
Kidsgrove Sports Centre Adjournment Debate Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Con	Jonathan Gullis Stoke-on-Trent North Con	View
Pedicabs (London) General Debate Nickie Aiken Westminster North Con	Nickie Aiken Westminster North Con	View
Future Relationship with the EU General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	View
Education Settings: Wider Opening General Debate Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
08 Jun 2020 (5 debates)
Electoral Reform Adjournment Debate Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	View
House Business during the Pandemic General Debate Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem	Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem	View
Public Order General Debate None	None	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
Covid-19: R Rate and Lockdown Measures General Debate Matthew Hancock Filton and Bradley Stoke Con	Matthew Hancock Filton and Bradley Stoke Con	View
04 Jun 2020 (8 debates)
Public Health England Review: Covid-19 Disparities Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
Abortion Regulations: Northern Ireland Ministerial Statement Robin Walker Constituency Con	Robin Walker Constituency Con	View
Victims of the Troubles: Payment Scheme Ministerial Statement Robin Walker Worcester Con	Robin Walker Worcester Con	View
Restoration of Canals Adjournment Debate Craig Williams Montgomeryshire Con	Craig Williams Montgomeryshire Con	View
House Business during the Pandemic General Debate Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem	Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem	View
Proxy Voting (Temporary Standing Order) General Debate Rosie Winterton Constituency Not Provided Lab	Rosie Winterton Constituency Not Provided Lab	View
EU-UK Partnership: EU’s Mandate General Debate Michael Gove Richmond Yorks Con	Michael Gove Richmond Yorks Con	View
Virtual Participation in Proceedings During the Pandemic (Temporary Orders) General Debate None	None	View
03 Jun 2020 (4 debates)
Flood Defences: Tenbury Wells Adjournment Debate Harriett Baldwin West Worcestershire Con	Harriett Baldwin West Worcestershire Con	View
Covid-19: UK Border Health Measures General Debate Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Covid-19: Aviation General Debate Huw Merriman Bewdley Con	Huw Merriman Bewdley Con	View
Points of Order General Debate Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	View
02 Jun 2020 (2 debates)
Private Car Parks Adjournment Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
Proceedings during the Pandemic General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View

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