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.
| Debate | Lead MP | Actions |
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| 2020 - 07 Jan (1 debate) | ||
| January - 07 Jan (1 debate) | ||
| 07 Jan 2020 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East: Security
General Debate
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Ben Wallace Banbury Con | View |
| 2016 - 04 May - 20 Dec (49 debates) | ||
| December - 08-20 Dec (6 debates) | ||
| 20 Dec 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Jim Fitzpatrick Poplar and Limehouse Lab | View |
| 19 Dec 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BRADFORD BULLS AND RUGBY LEAGUE
Adjournment Debate
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Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab | View |
| 15 Dec 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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George Kerevan East Lothian SNP | View |
| 13 Dec 2016 (2 debates) | ||
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BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
General Debate
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Jake Berry East Lancashire Con | View |
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ALEPPO/SYRIA: INTERNATIONAL ACTION
General Debate
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 08 Dec 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op) | View |
| November - 02-28 Nov (12 debates) | ||
| 28 Nov 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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ALEPPO
General Debate
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Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab | View |
| 24 Nov 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab | View |
| 23 Nov 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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AUTUMN STATEMENT
General Debate
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Philip Hammond Twickenham Con | View |
| 17 Nov 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Neil Gray East Dunbartonshire SNP | View |
| 16 Nov 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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AUTUMN STATEMENT DISTRIBUTIONAL ANALYSIS, UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND ESA
General Debate
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John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab | View |
| 08 Nov 2016 (2 debates) | ||
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BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
General Debate
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None | View |
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab | View |
| 07 Nov 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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ARTICLE 50
General Debate
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David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con | View |
| 03 Nov 2016 (3 debates) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab | View |
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A&E DEPARTMENTS: WINTER PRESSURE
General Debate
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Sarah Wollaston Totnes Con | View |
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AIR QUALITY
General Debate
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Neil Parish Tiverton and Honiton Con | View |
| 02 Nov 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BRITISH VICTIMS OF TERRORISM (ASSET-FREEZING AND COMPENSATION)
General Debate
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Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform | View |
| October - 11-27 Oct (5 debates) | ||
| 27 Oct 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS - YOUNG PEOPLE’S MENTAL HEALTHBACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | View |
| 25 Oct 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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AIRPORT CAPACITY
General Debate
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Chris Grayling Richmond Park Con | View |
| 20 Oct 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Frank Field Birkenhead Lab | View |
| 18 Oct 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BROADCASTING
General Debate
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Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con | View |
| 11 Oct 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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ALEPPO AND SYRIA
General Debate
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| September - 08-15 Sep (5 debates) | ||
| 15 Sep 2016 (2 debates) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Angela Smith Penistone and Stocksbridge Lab | View |
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BBC
General Debate
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Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con | View |
| 13 Sep 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
General Debate
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None | View |
| 08 Sep 2016 (2 debates) | ||
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BANGLADESH (RELIGIOUS MINORITIES)
Adjournment Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Julian Knight Solihull Con | View |
| July - 07-21 Jul (4 debates) | ||
| 21 Jul 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Jim Dowd Constituency Lab | View |
| 20 Jul 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BEACH HUTS
Adjournment Debate
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Christopher Chope Christchurch Con | View |
| 11 Jul 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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ARTICLE 50: PARLIAMENTARY APPROVAL
General Debate
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Helen Goodman Bishop Auckland Lab | View |
| 07 Jul 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Maria Miller Basingstoke Con | View |
| June - 06-30 Jun (9 debates) | ||
| 30 Jun 2016 (3 debates) | ||
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Debate
General Debate
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
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BATTLE OF THE SOMME
General Debate
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Rishi Sunak Yeovil Con | View |
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BANK BRANCH CLOSURES
General Debate
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Chris Matheson Aberavon Lab | View |
| 29 Jun 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con | View |
| 28 Jun 2016 (2 debates) | ||
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BEDFORD HOSPITAL
Adjournment Debate
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Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con | View |
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BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS
General Debate
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Peter Aldous Q1 Con | View |
| 27 Jun 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (29 JUNE)
General Debate
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Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab | View |
| 08 Jun 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BBC WHITE PAPER
General Debate
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Maria Eagle Liverpool Garston Lab | View |
| 06 Jun 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BHS
General Debate
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Anna Soubry Constituency Con | View |
| May - 04-26 May (8 debates) | ||
| 26 May 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BRAIN FAMILY: DEPORTATION
General Debate
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Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP | View |
| 18 May 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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AVIATION NOISE
Adjournment Debate
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Hannah Bardell Livingston SNP | View |
| 12 May 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BBC
General Debate
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John Whittingdale Maldon Con | View |
| 11 May 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP | View |
| 10 May 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS - UNIVERSAL CREDIT (CHILDREN)BACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Stephen Timms East Ham Lab | View |
| 09 May 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BIS SHEFFIELD/GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS OUTSIDE LONDON
General Debate
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Paul Blomfield Sheffield Central Lab | View |
| 05 May 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS - VOLUNTARY SECTOR: FAITH ORGANISATIONSBACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Fiona Bruce Congleton Con | View |
| 04 May 2016 (1 debate) | ||
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS - EDUCATION FUNDING IN LONDONBACKBENCH BUSINESS
General Debate
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Bob Neill Bromley and Chislehurst Con | View |