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 - 10 Mar - 22 Apr (50 debates)
April - 21-22 Apr (7 debates)
22 Apr 2020 (6 debates)
Hybrid Substantive Proceedings General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg Constituency Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg Constituency Con	View
Consequential amendments General Debate Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab	Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab	View
Remote Voting General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg West Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg West Somerset Con	View
Select Committee Chair By-election General Debate None	None	View
Covid-19 Response General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
Public Advocate General Debate Maria Eagle Liverpool Garston Lab	Maria Eagle Liverpool Garston Lab	View
21 Apr 2020 (1 debate)
C. Supplementary provisions General Debate None	None	View
March - 10-25 Mar (43 debates)
25 Mar 2020 (2 debates)
Financial and Social Emergency Support Package General Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
Adjournment (Easter) General Debate None	None	View
24 Mar 2020 (5 debates)
Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body General Debate Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	Jacob Rees-Mogg North East Somerset Con	View
Self-employed Persons: Financial Support General Debate Edward Davey Kingston and Surbiton Lib Dem	Edward Davey Kingston and Surbiton Lib Dem	View
Covid-19 Update General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
Wellbeing of Future Generations General Debate Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green	Caroline Lucas Brighton Pavilion Green	View
British Citizens Abroad: FCO Help to Return Home General Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
23 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
A& E Departments: Staffing Adjournment Debate Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	View
19 Mar 2020 (6 debates)
Gambling Advertising in Sport Adjournment Debate Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	Carolyn Harris Neath and Swansea East Lab	View
Horizon Settlement: Future Governance of Post Office Ltd General Debate Kevan Jones Durham North Lab	Kevan Jones Durham North Lab	View
Loan Charge 2019: Sir Amyas Morse Review General Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
Windrush Lessons Learned Review General Debate Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Coronavirus: Employment Support General Debate Greg Clark 10:30:00 Con	Greg Clark 10:30:00 Con	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
18 Mar 2020 (5 debates)
Children (Access to Treatment) General Debate Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab	Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab	View
Educational Settings General Debate Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con	View
Future of Farming: Somerset General Debate Ian Liddell-Grainger Bridgwater and West Somerset Con	Ian Liddell-Grainger Bridgwater and West Somerset Con	View
Local Government Responsibilities: Public Services General Debate Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	View
Statutory Sick Pay and Protection for Workers General Debate Margaret Greenwood 12:49:00 Lab	Margaret Greenwood 12:49:00 Lab	View
17 Mar 2020 (7 debates)
Economic Update Ministerial Statement Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
Covid-19 Ministerial Statement Dominic Raab House of Commons Con	Dominic Raab House of Commons Con	View
St Patrick’s Day Adjournment Debate Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	View
Company Transparency (Carbon in Supply Chains) General Debate Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	View
Publication of Content of Ministerial Statements General Debate None	None	View
Budget Resolutions General Debate Grant Shapps East Yorkshire Con	Grant Shapps East Yorkshire Con	View
Foreign and Commonwealth Office General Debate None	None	View
16 Mar 2020 (6 debates)
Cavity Wall Insulation: Complaints Adjournment Debate Chris Elmore Bridgend Lab	Chris Elmore Bridgend Lab	View
Covid-19 General Debate Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	Matthew Hancock Bexhill and Battle Con	View
Budget Resolutions General Debate None	None	View
Assaults on Retail Workers (Offences) General Debate Alex Norris Nottingham North Labour (Co-op)	Alex Norris Nottingham North Labour (Co-op)	View
Ways and Means General Debate Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
13 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
Roadworks: Rayleigh Adjournment Debate Mark Francois Rayleigh and Wickford Con	Mark Francois Rayleigh and Wickford Con	View
12 Mar 2020 (4 debates)
Community Housing Adjournment Debate Richard Bacon South Norfolk Con	Richard Bacon South Norfolk Con	View
Veterans’ Mental Health General Debate Johnny Mercer 12:14:00 Con	Johnny Mercer 12:14:00 Con	View
Ways and Means General Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
Planning for the Future General Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
11 Mar 2020 (5 debates)
Electric Car Batteries: Disposal and Recycling Adjournment Debate Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	View
Ways and Means General Debate None	None	View
Provisional Collection of Taxes General Debate None	None	View
Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock Chorley Con	Matthew Hancock Chorley Con	View
Budget Resolutions General Debate Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind	Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind	View
10 Mar 2020 (1 debate)
East Putney Station: Step-free Access Adjournment Debate Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	Fleur Anderson Putney Lab	View

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