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 - 13 Feb - 10 Mar (50 debates)
March - 02-10 Mar (29 debates)
10 Mar 2020 (3 debates)
Turkey-Greece Border: Refugees General Debate Joanna Cherry Edinburgh South West SNP	Joanna Cherry Edinburgh South West SNP	View
Backbench Business General Debate Hannah Bardell Dunfermline East SNP	Hannah Bardell Dunfermline East SNP	View
Aviation Banning Orders (Disruptive Passengers) General Debate Gareth Johnson Dartford Con	Gareth Johnson Dartford Con	View
09 Mar 2020 (3 debates)
Flood Prevention: Rainwater Attenuation and Reservoirs Adjournment Debate Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	View
Commonwealth in 2020 General Debate James Duddridge Braintree Con	James Duddridge Braintree Con	View
Coronavirus General Debate Jon Ashworth Derby South Lab	Jon Ashworth Derby South Lab	View
05 Mar 2020 (3 debates)
Flybe Ministerial Statement Kelly Tolhurst East Surrey Con	Kelly Tolhurst East Surrey Con	View
WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Adjournment Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
International Women’s Day General Debate Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con	Elizabeth Truss South West Norfolk Con	View
04 Mar 2020 (4 debates)
Children in the Care System: Sibling Contact Adjournment Debate Emma Lewell South Shields Lab	Emma Lewell South Shields Lab	View
June Bank Holiday (Creation) General Debate Peter Bone Northampton North Con	Peter Bone Northampton North Con	View
Health Inequalities General Debate Jonathan Ashworth Leicester South Lab	Jonathan Ashworth Leicester South Lab	View
Flooding General Debate Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	View
03 Mar 2020 (7 debates)
Climate Protests in Cambridge: Police Response Adjournment Debate Anthony Browne South Cambridgeshire Con	Anthony Browne South Cambridgeshire Con	View
Deputy Speaker’s Statement General Debate Rosie Winterton Constituency Lab	Rosie Winterton Constituency Lab	View
Terms and Conditions of Employment General Debate Paul Scully Esher and Walton Con	Paul Scully Esher and Walton Con	View
Recent Violence in India General Debate Khalid Mahmood Birmingham, Perry Barr Lab	Khalid Mahmood Birmingham, Perry Barr Lab	View
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy General Debate Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op)	Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op)	View
Rule of Law (Enforcement by Public Authorities) General Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock Waveney Con	Matthew Hancock Waveney Con	View
02 Mar 2020 (9 debates)
Elgin Marbles Adjournment Debate Margaret Ferrier Rutherglen and Hamilton West SNP	Margaret Ferrier Rutherglen and Hamilton West SNP	View
Ministerial Code General Debate Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind	Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind	View
Committees General Debate None	None	View
Scottish Affairs Committee General Debate Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	Patrick Grady Glasgow North SNP	View
UK-US Trade Deal General Debate Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	Elizabeth Truss Constituency Con	View
ESTIMATES 2020-21 (AIR) VOTE A General Debate None	None	View
British Citizens Imprisoned Overseas and Coronavirus General Debate Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	Tulip Siddiq Hampstead and Highgate Lab	View
Airport Expansion General Debate Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	View
Estimates, Vote on Account 2020-21 General Debate Patrick Grady 21:30:00 SNP	Patrick Grady 21:30:00 SNP	View
February - 13-27 Feb (21 debates)
27 Feb 2020 (5 debates)
Crime (West Sandwell) Adjournment Debate Shaun Bailey West Bromwich West Con	Shaun Bailey West Bromwich West Con	View
European Union: Future Relationship General Debate Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	Michael Gove Surrey Heath Con	View
Child Protection General Debate Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
Welsh Affairs General Debate Simon Hart Carmarthen East and Dinefwr Con	Simon Hart Carmarthen East and Dinefwr Con	View
Rough Sleeping General Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
26 Feb 2020 (4 debates)
Secondary Education: Ellesmere Port Adjournment Debate Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab	View
Workers (Definition and Rights) General Debate Chris Stephens Glasgow Cathcart SNP	Chris Stephens Glasgow Cathcart SNP	View
Coronavirus General Debate Matthew Hancock South Basildon Con	Matthew Hancock South Basildon Con	View
Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism General Debate James Brokenshire Richmond Park Con	James Brokenshire Richmond Park Con	View
25 Feb 2020 (5 debates)
East Leake Health Centre Adjournment Debate Ruth Edwards Rushcliffe Con	Ruth Edwards Rushcliffe Con	View
Social Care General Debate Barbara Keeley Westminster Central Lab	Barbara Keeley Westminster Central Lab	View
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE General Debate Tim Loughton Q1 Con	Tim Loughton Q1 Con	View
Hong Kong General Debate Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem	Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem	View
Tax Avoidance and Evasion General Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
24 Feb 2020 (6 debates)
Social Security Benefits: Claimant Deaths Adjournment Debate Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	View
Local Government Finance (England) General Debate Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
Flooding General Debate George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con	George Eustice Camborne and Redruth Con	View
Points-based Immigration System General Debate Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Policing (England and Wales) General Debate Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
Syria: Security Situation General Debate Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	Tobias Ellwood Bournemouth East Con	View
13 Feb 2020 (1 debate)
Coventry IKEA Store Closure Adjournment Debate Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party	Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party	View

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