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 - 08 Jan - 04 Feb (50 debates)
February - 03-04 Feb (5 debates)
04 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Paterson Inquiry General Debate Nadine Dorries Hastings and Rye Con	Nadine Dorries Hastings and Rye Con	View
03 Feb 2020 (4 debates)
Netflix: Tax Affairs Adjournment Debate Margaret Hodge Barking Lab	Margaret Hodge Barking Lab	View
Streatham Incident General Debate Robert Buckland Constituency Con	Robert Buckland Constituency Con	View
Wuhan Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock South Basildon Con	Matthew Hancock South Basildon Con	View
Global Britain General Debate Dominic Raab Arundel and South Downs Con	Dominic Raab Arundel and South Downs Con	View
January - 08-30 Jan (45 debates)
30 Jan 2020 (3 debates)
War Widows’ Pension Scheme Adjournment Debate Julian Lewis New Forest East Con	Julian Lewis New Forest East Con	View
Middle East Peace Plan General Debate Emily Thornberry Islington South and Finsbury Lab	Emily Thornberry Islington South and Finsbury Lab	View
Global Britain General Debate Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	View
29 Jan 2020 (3 debates)
Homelessness General Debate John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	View
Policing and Crime General Debate None	None	View
Wards Corner Redevelopment General Debate David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
28 Jan 2020 (3 debates)
Mental Health Act: Section 136 Adjournment Debate Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con	Paul Beresford Mole Valley Con	View
Criminal Law General Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
UK Telecommunications General Debate Dominic Raab Eddisbury Con	Dominic Raab Eddisbury Con	View
27 Jan 2020 (3 debates)
Claim of Right for Scotland Adjournment Debate Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	Patricia Gibson North Ayrshire and Arran SNP	View
5G Network and Huawei General Debate Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con	View
Automated Facial Recognition Surveillance General Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
23 Jan 2020 (4 debates)
UK-US Extradition Agreement Adjournment Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
Wuhan Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock Waveney Con	Matthew Hancock Waveney Con	View
Holocaust Memorial Day General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
22 Jan 2020 (2 debates)
School Meals: Hull Adjournment Debate Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab	View
Prevent Programme General Debate Diane Abbott Hackney North and Stoke Newington Lab	Diane Abbott Hackney North and Stoke Newington Lab	View
21 Jan 2020 (3 debates)
Stepping Hill Hospital Adjournment Debate William Wragg Hazel Grove Con	William Wragg Hazel Grove Con	View
Grenfell Tower Inquiry: Phase 1 Report General Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op	Preet Kaur Gill Birmingham Edgbaston Lab Co-op	View
20 Jan 2020 (3 debates)
Lowestoft Tidal Flood Barrier Adjournment Debate Peter Aldous Waveney Con	Peter Aldous Waveney Con	View
Building Safety General Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Economy and Jobs General Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
16 Jan 2020 (4 debates)
Protection for New Home Buyers Adjournment Debate Kate Green Stretford and Urmston Lab	Kate Green Stretford and Urmston Lab	View
Health and Social Care General Debate Jon Ashworth Leicester West Lab	Jon Ashworth Leicester West Lab	View
Deputy Speaker’s Statement General Debate None	None	View
Northern Ireland Executive Formation General Debate Julian Smith Skipton and Ripon Con	Julian Smith Skipton and Ripon Con	View
15 Jan 2020 (2 debates)
Ockenden Review of Maternity Care: Shrewsbury and Telford Adjournment Debate Lucy Allan Telford Con	Lucy Allan Telford Con	View
A Green Industrial Revolution General Debate Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	Andrea Leadsom South Northamptonshire Con	View
14 Jan 2020 (5 debates)
Flybe Ministerial Statement Paul Maynard Tiverton and Honiton Con	Paul Maynard Tiverton and Honiton Con	View
Joint Comprehensive Plan Of Action Ministerial Statement Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con	View
HMRC Tax Office: Cumbernauld Adjournment Debate Stuart McDonald Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East SNP	Stuart McDonald Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East SNP	View
Education and Local Government General Debate Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
The Secretary of State was asked— General Debate Sarah Dines Derbyshire Dales Ind	Sarah Dines Derbyshire Dales Ind	View
13 Jan 2020 (3 debates)
Official Development Assistance Target Adjournment Debate Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	View
Iran General Debate Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	View
Britain in the World General Debate Dominic Raab Constituency Con	Dominic Raab Constituency Con	View
09 Jan 2020 (4 debates)
Hospital Improvement Plans: VAT Rules Adjournment Debate Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	View
Australian Bushfires General Debate Heather Wheeler Stourbridge Con	Heather Wheeler Stourbridge Con	View
Football Association and Bet365 General Debate Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	View
Exiting the European Union General Debate Andy Carter Q1 Con	Andy Carter Q1 Con	View
08 Jan 2020 (3 debates)
SPAC Nation Adjournment Debate Steve Reed Streatham Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham Labour (Co-op)	View
European Union (Withdrawal) Acts General Debate James Duddridge Chesham and Amersham Con	James Duddridge Chesham and Amersham Con	View
Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc) Act 2019 General Debate Robin Walker Constituency not specified Con	Robin Walker Constituency not specified Con	View

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