House of Commons Debates

4831 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
2026 - 06-16 Jul (50 debates)
July - 06-16 Jul (50 debates)
16 Jul 2026 (6 debates)
Gibraltar: UK-EU Treaty Ministerial Statement Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	View
Local Government Reorganisation Ministerial Statement Steve Reed Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
Transition to State Pension Age Ministerial Statement Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	View
British Steel Ministerial Statement Blair McDougall Constituency Lab	Blair McDougall Constituency Lab	View
Thirlwall Inquiry Terms of Reference Adjournment Debate David Davis Haltemprice and Howden Con	David Davis Haltemprice and Howden Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate None	None	View
15 Jul 2026 (7 debates)
National Energy System Operator: Blackout Risk Ministerial Statement Michael Shanks Constituency Lab	Michael Shanks Constituency Lab	View
A1: North Northumberland Adjournment Debate David Smith North Northumberland Lab	David Smith North Northumberland Lab	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
National Security General Debate Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab	Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab	View
Points of Order General Debate Gregory Stafford Constituency Con	Gregory Stafford Constituency Con	View
Iran General Debate Calvin Bailey Leyton and Wanstead Con	Calvin Bailey Leyton and Wanstead Con	View
Registration of Stillbirths (England and Wales) General Debate Jim McMahon Oldham West and Royton Labour (Co-op)	Jim McMahon Oldham West and Royton Labour (Co-op)	View
14 Jul 2026 (6 debates)
UK-Switzerland Enhanced Free Trade Agreement Ministerial Statement Chris Bryant Rhondda Lab	Chris Bryant Rhondda Lab	View
Public Office (Accountability) Bill Bill Debate Catherine Atkinson Constituency Lab	Catherine Atkinson Constituency Lab	View
Steel Industry (Alleviation of Financial Difficulties) Bill - Clause 3 - Sunset for exercise of prin... Bill Debate Chris McDonald Bristol North West Lab	Chris McDonald Bristol North West Lab	View
Future of Thames Water Adjournment Debate Charlie Maynard Witney Lib Dem	Charlie Maynard Witney Lib Dem	View
Freedom of Information Act 2000 (Amendment) General Debate Siân Berry Bristol West Green	Siân Berry Bristol West Green	View
Points of Order General Debate None	None	View
13 Jul 2026 (5 debates)
Local Government Reorganisation Ministerial Statement Alison McGovern Wirral South Lab	Alison McGovern Wirral South Lab	View
State of Climate and Nature Ministerial Statement Mary Creagh Wakefield Lab	Mary Creagh Wakefield Lab	View
Death of Ann Widdecombe Ministerial Statement Shabana Mahmood Birmingham, Ladywood Lab	Shabana Mahmood Birmingham, Ladywood Lab	View
Immigration and Asylum Bill Bill Debate Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	View
Embodied Carbon: Buildings Adjournment Debate Ellie Chowns North Herefordshire Green	Ellie Chowns North Herefordshire Green	View
09 Jul 2026 (6 debates)
Iran Conflict: Ceasefire Ministerial Statement Hamish Falconer Constituency Lab	Hamish Falconer Constituency Lab	View
NATO Summit Ministerial Statement Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab	Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab	View
Timms Review: Interim Report Ministerial Statement Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	View
British Industry Supercharger: Ceramics Adjournment Debate Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Labour (Co-op)	Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Labour (Co-op)	View
Science Diplomacy General Debate Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Abtisam Mohamed Brent North Lab	Abtisam Mohamed Brent North Lab	View
08 Jul 2026 (10 debates)
European Entry and Exit System Ministerial Statement Alex Norris Nottingham North Labour (Co-op)	Alex Norris Nottingham North Labour (Co-op)	View
Greenhouse Gas Removals Sector Adjournment Debate Edward Morello West Dorset Lib Dem	Edward Morello West Dorset Lib Dem	View
Maritime and Coastguard Agency General Debate Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem	Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem	View
Speaker’s Statement General Debate None	None	View
NHS Corridor Care General Debate Rosena Allin-Khan Tooting Lab	Rosena Allin-Khan Tooting Lab	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
Point of Order General Debate None	None	View
Mental Capacity (Duty to Assess) General Debate Chris Coghlan Gedling Lib Dem	Chris Coghlan Gedling Lib Dem	View
Backbench Business General Debate Mike Martin Suffolk Coastal Lib Dem	Mike Martin Suffolk Coastal Lib Dem	View
Point of Order General Debate None	None	View
07 Jul 2026 (5 debates)
Independent Schools: Regulation of Proprietors Adjournment Debate Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	Mary Foy City of Durham Lab	View
Opposition Day General Debate None	None	View
Early Release of Prisoners General Debate Nick Timothy Welwyn Hatfield Con	Nick Timothy Welwyn Hatfield Con	View
Outdoor Education General Debate Caroline Voaden South Devon Lib Dem	Caroline Voaden South Devon Lib Dem	View
Point of Order General Debate Esther McVey Tatton Con	Esther McVey Tatton Con	View
06 Jul 2026 (5 debates)
Rochdale Grooming Gang: Offender Deportation Ministerial Statement Alex Norris Nottingham North Labour (Co-op)	Alex Norris Nottingham North Labour (Co-op)	View
Foreign Interference in UK Politics Ministerial Statement Samantha Dixon Constituency Lab	Samantha Dixon Constituency Lab	View
Police Leadership Commission Report Ministerial Statement Sarah Jones Croydon Central Lab	Sarah Jones Croydon Central Lab	View
Civil Service Pensions Ministerial Statement Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
Security Service Act - Clause 2 Bill Debate Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab	Angela Eagle Wallasey Lab	View

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