House of Commons Debates

4676 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 - 21 Apr - 14 May (50 debates)
May - 13-14 May (8 debates)
Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026)
Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2026 - 31 May 2026)
14 May 2026 (4 debates)
National Security Ministerial Statement Dan Jarvis Barnsley Central Lab	Dan Jarvis Barnsley Central Lab	View
Supreme Court Dillon Judgment Ministerial Statement Hilary Benn Leeds Central Lab	Hilary Benn Leeds Central Lab	View
Heathrow Airport: Third Runway Adjournment Debate Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem	View
Debate on the Address General Debate Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	View
13 May 2026 (4 debates)
New Developments: Unadopted Roads and Public Amenities Adjournment Debate Alistair Strathern Hitchin Lab	Alistair Strathern Hitchin Lab	View
Message to attend His Majesty General Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
Debate on the Address General Debate None	None	View
King’s Speech General Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
April - 21-29 Apr (42 debates)
Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026)
Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026)
29 Apr 2026 (6 debates)
Prayers - [Mr Speaker in the Chair] General Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
His Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech General Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
Prorogation General Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
In-Person Banking Services General Debate Alan Mak Havant Con	Alan Mak Havant Con	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
Points of Order General Debate Catherine West Hornsey and Wood Green Lab	Catherine West Hornsey and Wood Green Lab	View
28 Apr 2026 (7 debates)
Local Government and Public Involvement (England) Bill - Commencement Bill Debate Miatta Fahnbulleh Peckham Labour (Co-op)	Miatta Fahnbulleh Peckham Labour (Co-op)	View
The Pension Schemes Bill - Clause 40 - Certain schemes providing money purchase benefits: scale and ... Bill Debate Torsten Bell Constituency Lab	Torsten Bell Constituency Lab	View
Houses in Multiple Occupation Adjournment Debate Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform	Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform	View
Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges General Debate Kemi Badenoch Saffron Walden Con	Kemi Badenoch Saffron Walden Con	View
Select Committee Chair Elections General Debate None	None	View
Select Committees General Debate Alan Campbell Tynemouth Lab	Alan Campbell Tynemouth Lab	View
Local Area Energy Plans General Debate James Naish Rushcliffe Lab	James Naish Rushcliffe Lab	View
27 Apr 2026 (10 debates)
Lord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response Update Ministerial Statement Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Dunmurry Police Station Attack Ministerial Statement Hilary Benn Leeds Central Lab	Hilary Benn Leeds Central Lab	View
Children and Social Media Protection Bill - Amendments 38V to 38X, Lords Amendments 105C Bill Debate Olivia Bailey Bolsover Lab	Olivia Bailey Bolsover Lab	View
Public Office (Accountability) Bill - Motion to carry over proceedings to the next Session Bill Debate Alex Davies-Jones Carmarthen East and Dinefwr Lab	Alex Davies-Jones Carmarthen East and Dinefwr Lab	View
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - Motion to carry over the bill to next Session Bill Debate Hilary Benn Leeds Central Lab	Hilary Benn Leeds Central Lab	View
Pension Schemes Bill - Clause 40 - Certain schemes providing money purchase benefits: scale and asse... Bill Debate Andrew Western Constituency Lab	Andrew Western Constituency Lab	View
The Planning Bill - Various Lords Amendments Bill Debate Miatta Fahnbulleh Peckham Labour (Co-op)	Miatta Fahnbulleh Peckham Labour (Co-op)	View
Ernest Bevin Adjournment Debate Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	View
Privilege General Debate None	None	View
Points of Order General Debate None	None	View
23 Apr 2026 (6 debates)
Synthetic Chemicals Ministerial Statement Toby Perkins Chesterfield Lab	Toby Perkins Chesterfield Lab	View
Housing Conditions in Temporary Accommodation Ministerial Statement Florence Eshalomi Worcester Labour (Co-op)	Florence Eshalomi Worcester Labour (Co-op)	View
UK Biobank Data Ministerial Statement Ian Murray Edinburgh South Lab	Ian Murray Edinburgh South Lab	View
Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 Adjournment Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency General Debate Vikki Slade Hemel Hempstead Lib Dem	Vikki Slade Hemel Hempstead Lib Dem	View
Backbench Business General Debate Jennifer Craft Kingston upon Hull East Lab	Jennifer Craft Kingston upon Hull East Lab	View
22 Apr 2026 (10 debates)
Pension Schemes Ministerial Statement Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
Government Procurement Strategy Ministerial Statement Chris Ward Constituency Lab	Chris Ward Constituency Lab	View
Pensions Bill - Clause 122 - Commencement Bill Debate Torsten Bell Constituency Lab	Torsten Bell Constituency Lab	View
Education Bill - After Clause 62 - Prohibition of smartphones during the school day Bill Debate Olivia Bailey Reading West and Mid Berkshire Lab	Olivia Bailey Reading West and Mid Berkshire Lab	View
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill - Lords amendments 2H, 2J; Government motions 439C, 4... Bill Debate Sarah Jones Croydon Central Lab	Sarah Jones Croydon Central Lab	View
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy Adjournment Debate Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage Lib Dem	Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage Lib Dem	View
Business of the House (Today) General Debate None	None	View
Point of Order: Rectification Procedure General Debate None	None	View
Criminal Proceedings (Juror Absence) General Debate Sally Jameson Doncaster Central Labour (Co-op)	Sally Jameson Doncaster Central Labour (Co-op)	View
Point of Order General Debate Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	View
21 Apr 2026 (3 debates)
Middle East: Economic Update Ministerial Statement Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	View
Local Government and Regeneration Bill - Lords amendments engaging Commons financial privilege and o... Bill Debate Miatta Fahnbulleh Constituency Labour (Co-op)	Miatta Fahnbulleh Constituency Labour (Co-op)	View
SS Richard Montgomery: Masts Adjournment Debate Kevin McKenna Sittingbourne and Sheppey Lab	Kevin McKenna Sittingbourne and Sheppey Lab	View

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