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 - 07-21 Jan (27 debates)
January - 07-21 Jan (27 debates)
21 Jan 2020 (2 debates)
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
07 Jan 2020 (1 debate)
Middle East: Security General Debate Ben Wallace Banbury Con	Ben Wallace Banbury Con	View
2016 - 11 Oct - 20 Dec (23 debates)
December - 08-20 Dec (6 debates)
20 Dec 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Jim Fitzpatrick Poplar and Limehouse Lab	Jim Fitzpatrick Poplar and Limehouse Lab	View
19 Dec 2016 (1 debate)
BRADFORD BULLS AND RUGBY LEAGUE Adjournment Debate Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	View
15 Dec 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate George Kerevan East Lothian SNP	George Kerevan East Lothian SNP	View
13 Dec 2016 (2 debates)
BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY General Debate Jake Berry East Lancashire Con	Jake Berry East Lancashire Con	View
ALEPPO/SYRIA: INTERNATIONAL ACTION General Debate Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
08 Dec 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op)	Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op)	View
November - 02-28 Nov (12 debates)
28 Nov 2016 (1 debate)
ALEPPO General Debate Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab	Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab	View
24 Nov 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
23 Nov 2016 (1 debate)
AUTUMN STATEMENT General Debate Philip Hammond Twickenham Con	Philip Hammond Twickenham Con	View
17 Nov 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Neil Gray East Dunbartonshire SNP	Neil Gray East Dunbartonshire SNP	View
16 Nov 2016 (1 debate)
AUTUMN STATEMENT DISTRIBUTIONAL ANALYSIS, UNIVERSAL CREDIT AND ESA General Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
08 Nov 2016 (2 debates)
BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY General Debate None	None	View
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab	View
07 Nov 2016 (1 debate)
ARTICLE 50 General Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
03 Nov 2016 (3 debates)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab	Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab	View
A&E DEPARTMENTS: WINTER PRESSURE General Debate Sarah Wollaston Totnes Con	Sarah Wollaston Totnes Con	View
AIR QUALITY General Debate Neil Parish Tiverton and Honiton Con	Neil Parish Tiverton and Honiton Con	View
02 Nov 2016 (1 debate)
BRITISH VICTIMS OF TERRORISM (ASSET-FREEZING AND COMPENSATION) General Debate Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	Andrew Rosindell Romford Reform	View
October - 11-27 Oct (5 debates)
27 Oct 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS - YOUNG PEOPLE’S MENTAL HEALTHBACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
25 Oct 2016 (1 debate)
AIRPORT CAPACITY General Debate Chris Grayling Richmond Park Con	Chris Grayling Richmond Park Con	View
20 Oct 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Frank Field Birkenhead Lab	Frank Field Birkenhead Lab	View
18 Oct 2016 (1 debate)
BROADCASTING General Debate Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	View
11 Oct 2016 (1 debate)
ALEPPO AND SYRIA General Debate Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View

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