House of Commons Debates
210 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.
| Debate | Lead MP | Actions |
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| 2026 - 19 Jan - 11 Mar (8 debates) | ||
| March - 03-11 Mar (3 debates) | ||
| 11 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Commonwealth Day 2026
Adjournment Debate
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Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab | View |
| 09 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Immigration Policy
Ministerial Statement
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Alex Norris Nottingham North and Kimberley Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 03 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Spring Forecast
Ministerial Statement
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab | View |
| February - 02-26 Feb (3 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 26 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Gibraltar Treaty
Ministerial Statement
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 09 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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UK-India Free Trade Agreement
General Debate
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Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab | View |
| 02 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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China and Japan 2026-02-02
General Debate
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
| January - 19-22 Jan (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 22 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Agricultural Sector Import Standards 2026-01-22
General Debate
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Sam Carling North West Cambridgeshire Lab | View |
| 19 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Iran Protests 2026-01-19
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
| 2025 - 15 Jan - 17 Dec (27 debates) | ||
| December - 04-17 Dec (5 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 17 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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UK-EU Common Understanding Negotiations 2025-12-17
General Debate
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Constituency Lab | View |
| 16 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Africa New Approach 2025-12-16
Urgent Question
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Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab | View |
| 10 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Seasonal Work 2025-12-10
General Debate
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Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con | View |
| 09 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) 2025-12-09
General Debate
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Al Pinkerton Surrey Heath LD | View |
| 04 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2025-12-04
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| October - 22 Oct (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 22 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Devolution in Scotland 2025-10-22
General Debate
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Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross LD | View |
| June - 02-18 Jun (3 debates) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 18 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Post-industrial Towns 2025-06-18
Adjournment Debate
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Jo White Bassetlaw Lab | View |
| 12 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Gibraltar 2025-06-12
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Labour Lab | View |
| 02 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Government Announcements 2025-06-02
Urgent Question
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| May - 06-21 May (8 debates) | ||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 21 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Business and the Economy 2025-05-21
General Debate
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Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con | View |
| 20 May 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories 2025-05-20
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Mr David Lammy | View |
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UK-EU Summit 2025-05-20
General Debate
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
| 14 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Sanctions 2025-05-14
General Debate
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Stephen Doughty Constituency Con | View |
| 13 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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UK-EU Summit 2025-05-13
General Debate
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Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con | View |
| 12 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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US-UK Trade Deal Northern Ireland 2025-05-12
Urgent Question
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Jim Allister North Antrim TUV | View |
| 08 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Trade Negotiations 2025-05-08
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security
Mr Douglas Alexander
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The Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security Mr Douglas Alexander | View |
| 06 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Trade Negotiations 2025-05-06
Ministerial Statement
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Douglas Alexander Lab Lab | View |
| April - 01-08 Apr (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | ||
| 08 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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EU Tariffs United States and Northern Ireland Economy 2025-04-08
Urgent Question
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Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con | View |
| 01 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] 2025-04-01
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds Labour Labour (Co-op) | View |
| March - 04-12 Mar (3 debates) | ||
| 12 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Sustainable Farming Incentive 2025-03-12
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs Daniel Zeichner Labour Lab | View |
| 05 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Department for Business and Trade 2025-03-05
General Debate
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Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North Lab | View |
| 04 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Trade Diversion and Windsor Framework 2025-03-04
Adjournment Debate
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Jim Allister North Antrim TUV | View |
| February - 06 Feb (1 debate) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025) | ||
| 06 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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UK-EU Relations 2025-02-06
General Debate
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Constituency Con | View |
| January - 15-29 Jan (4 debates) | ||
| 29 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Growing the UK Economy 2025-01-29
General Debate
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
| 23 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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High Streets Autumn Budget 2024 2025-01-23
Adjournment Debate
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Victoria Collins Harpenden and Berkhamsted LD | View |
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Business of the House 2025-01-23
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 15 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Youth Mobility Scheme (EU Countries) 2025-01-15
General Debate
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James MacCleary Lewes LD | View |
| 2024 - 31 Jan - 06 Dec (15 debates) | ||
| December - 03-06 Dec (2 debates) | ||
| 06 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Northern Ireland (Protocol Repeal) Bill - Second Reading of the entire Bill
Bill Debate
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Jim Allister North Antrim TUV | View |
| 03 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Supply Chains: Uyghur Forced Labour
Ministerial Statement
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Douglas Alexander Lothian East Lab Co-op | View |
| November - 19 Nov (1 debate) | ||
| 19 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine: 1,000 Days
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
| October - 14 Oct (1 debate) | ||
| 14 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Gibraltar-Spain Border Checks
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
| September - 09 Sep (2 debates) | ||
| 09 Sep 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Sanctions: Syria
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab | View |
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Sanctions: Russia
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab | View |
| July - 30 Jul (2 debates) | ||
| 30 Jul 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Food Security
Adjournment Debate
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John Hayes South Holland and The Deepings Con | View |
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European Scrutiny Committee
General Debate
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Richard Tice Boston and Skegness Reform | View |
| May - 01 May (1 debate) | ||
| 01 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Trade Performance
Ministerial Statement
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Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con | View |
| April - 29 Apr (1 debate) | ||
| 29 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Checks on Goods Entering UK
Ministerial Statement
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Mark Spencer Castle Point Con | View |
| March - 11 Mar (1 debate) | ||
| 11 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Gibraltar: UK-EU Negotiations
Ministerial Statement
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David Rutley Macclesfield Con | View |
| February - 01-22 Feb (3 debates) | ||
| 22 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Accession to CPTPP
Ministerial Statement
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Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab | View |
| 01 Feb 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Northern Ireland
General Debate
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None | View |
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United Kingdom Internal Market
General Debate
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Steven Baker Devizes Con | View |
| January - 31 Jan (1 debate) | ||
| 31 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Northern Ireland Executive Formation
Ministerial Statement
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Chris Heaton-Harris Somerton & Frome Con | View |
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