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
2016 - 23 Feb - 15 Sep (50 debates)
September - 08-15 Sep (5 debates)
15 Sep 2016 (2 debates)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Angela Smith Penistone and Stocksbridge Lab	Angela Smith Penistone and Stocksbridge Lab	View
BBC General Debate Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	View
13 Sep 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY General Debate None	None	View
08 Sep 2016 (2 debates)
BANGLADESH (RELIGIOUS MINORITIES) Adjournment Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Julian Knight Solihull Con	Julian Knight Solihull Con	View
July - 07-21 Jul (4 debates)
21 Jul 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Jim Dowd Constituency Lab	Jim Dowd Constituency Lab	View
20 Jul 2016 (1 debate)
BEACH HUTS Adjournment Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
11 Jul 2016 (1 debate)
ARTICLE 50: PARLIAMENTARY APPROVAL General Debate Helen Goodman Bishop Auckland Lab	Helen Goodman Bishop Auckland Lab	View
07 Jul 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View
June - 06-30 Jun (9 debates)
30 Jun 2016 (3 debates)
Debate General Debate David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
BATTLE OF THE SOMME General Debate Rishi Sunak Yeovil Con	Rishi Sunak Yeovil Con	View
BANK BRANCH CLOSURES General Debate Chris Matheson Aberavon Lab	Chris Matheson Aberavon Lab	View
29 Jun 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	View
28 Jun 2016 (2 debates)
BEDFORD HOSPITAL Adjournment Debate Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con	View
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS General Debate Peter Aldous Q1 Con	Peter Aldous Q1 Con	View
27 Jun 2016 (1 debate)
BUSINESS OF THE HOUSE (29 JUNE) General Debate Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab	Valerie Vaz Walsall and Bloxwich Lab	View
08 Jun 2016 (1 debate)
BBC WHITE PAPER General Debate Maria Eagle Liverpool Garston Lab	Maria Eagle Liverpool Garston Lab	View
06 Jun 2016 (1 debate)
BHS General Debate Anna Soubry Constituency Con	Anna Soubry Constituency Con	View
May - 03-26 May (10 debates)
26 May 2016 (1 debate)
BRAIN FAMILY: DEPORTATION General Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
18 May 2016 (1 debate)
AVIATION NOISE Adjournment Debate Hannah Bardell Livingston SNP	Hannah Bardell Livingston SNP	View
12 May 2016 (1 debate)
BBC General Debate John Whittingdale Maldon Con	John Whittingdale Maldon Con	View
11 May 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP	View
10 May 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS - UNIVERSAL CREDIT (CHILDREN)BACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	View
09 May 2016 (1 debate)
BIS SHEFFIELD/GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS OUTSIDE LONDON General Debate Paul Blomfield Sheffield Central Lab	Paul Blomfield Sheffield Central Lab	View
05 May 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS - VOLUNTARY SECTOR: FAITH ORGANISATIONSBACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Fiona Bruce Congleton Con	Fiona Bruce Congleton Con	View
04 May 2016 (1 debate)
BACKBENCH BUSINESS - EDUCATION FUNDING IN LONDONBACKBENCH BUSINESS General Debate Bob Neill Bromley and Chislehurst Con	Bob Neill Bromley and Chislehurst Con	View
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 - 23 Feb (1 debate)
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

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