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
2016 - 20 Jan - 03 May (29 debates)
May - 03 May (2 debates)
03 May 2016 (2 debates)
ALEPPO General Debate Jo Cox Batley and Spen Lab	Jo Cox Batley and Spen Lab	View
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS General Debate Paula Sherriff Q1 Lab	Paula Sherriff Q1 Lab	View
April - 12-28 Apr (11 debates)
28 Apr 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS - WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS WEEKBACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Cheryl Gillan 12:13:00 Con	Cheryl Gillan 12:13:00 Con	View
26 Apr 2016 (1 debate)
ALL SAINTS NATIONAL ACADEMY, WALSALL Adjournment Debate David Winnick Walsall North Lab	David Winnick Walsall North Lab	View
25 Apr 2016 (1 debate)
BHS General Debate Anna Soubry Constituency not specified Con	Anna Soubry Constituency not specified Con	View
21 Apr 2016 (1 debate)
90TH BIRTHDAY OF HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN General Debate David Cameron Witney Con	David Cameron Witney Con	View
20 Apr 2016 (3 debates)
BUTTERFIELDS ESTATE Adjournment Debate Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	Stella Creasy Walthamstow Labour (Co-op)	View
BORDER FORCE BUDGET 2016-17 General Debate Andy Burnham Leigh Lab	Andy Burnham Leigh Lab	View
BACKBENCH BUSINESS - DAESH: GENOCIDE OF MINORITIESBACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Fiona Bruce Tewkesbury Con	Fiona Bruce Tewkesbury Con	View
18 Apr 2016 (1 debate)
APPOINTMENT OF THE COMMISSIONER FOR PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS General Debate None	None	View
14 Apr 2016 (2 debates)
BBC: DIVERSITY General Debate David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
12 Apr 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab	View
March - 01-24 Mar (10 debates)
24 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
Backbench Business — Court Closures General Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
23 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
Brussels Terrorist Attacks General Debate Theresa May Walthamstow Con	Theresa May Walthamstow Con	View
22 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
BREAST IRONING Adjournment Debate Jake Berry Rossendale and Darwen Con	Jake Berry Rossendale and Darwen Con	View
21 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
Budget Changes General Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
16 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation General Debate Michael Dugher Barnsley East Lab	Michael Dugher Barnsley East Lab	View
15 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS General Debate Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con	View
10 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
Apprenticeships General Debate Nicholas Boles 011:57:00 Con	Nicholas Boles 011:57:00 Con	View
08 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con	Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con	View
03 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
Backbench Business — Gangs and Serious Youth Violence General Debate Chuka Umunna 011 Lab	Chuka Umunna 011 Lab	View
01 Mar 2016 (1 debate)
BOMBARDIER: JOB LOSSES (EAST BELFAST) Adjournment Debate Gavin Robinson Belfast East DUP	Gavin Robinson Belfast East DUP	View
February - 02-23 Feb (3 debates)
23 Feb 2016 (1 debate)
Air Quality (Diesel Emissions in Urban Centres) General Debate Geraint Davies Croydon South Lab	Geraint Davies Croydon South Lab	View
03 Feb 2016 (1 debate)
Automatic Electoral Registration General Debate Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	View
02 Feb 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS General Debate John Pugh Q1 Lib Dem	John Pugh Q1 Lib Dem	View
January - 20-28 Jan (3 debates)
28 Jan 2016 (1 debate)
Arms Sales to Saudi Arabia General Debate Hilary Benn Leeds South Lab	Hilary Benn Leeds South Lab	View
21 Jan 2016 (1 debate)
Backbench Business — Childhood Obesity Strategy General Debate Sarah Wollaston Totnes Con	Sarah Wollaston Totnes Con	View
20 Jan 2016 (1 debate)
Asylum Seekers: Middlesbrough General Debate Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	View

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