House of Commons Debates
365 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 - 06 Jan - 14 Jul (44 debates) | ||
| July - 06-14 Jul (5 debates) | ||
| 14 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Future of Thames Water
Adjournment Debate
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Charlie Maynard Witney Lib Dem | View |
| 13 Jul 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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State of Climate and Nature
Ministerial Statement
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Mary Creagh Wakefield Lab | View |
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Embodied Carbon: Buildings
Adjournment Debate
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Ellie Chowns North Herefordshire Green | View |
| 08 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
General Debate
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | View |
| 06 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Environmental Protection
General Debate
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Mary Creagh Wakefield Lab | View |
| June - 01-25 Jun (10 debates) | ||
| 25 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Houses in Multiple Occupation
Adjournment Debate
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Emma Lewell-Buck South Shields Lab | View |
| 23 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Forest City: West Suffolk
Adjournment Debate
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Nick Timothy West Suffolk Con | View |
| 18 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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River Otter: Sewage Pollution
Adjournment Debate
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Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem | View |
| 16 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Thames Water
Ministerial Statement
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Emma Reynolds Wolverhampton North East Lab | View |
| 15 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Carbon Capture Pipeline Projects: Cheshire
Adjournment Debate
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Aphra Brandreth Chester South and Eddisbury Con | View |
| 10 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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National Resilience
Adjournment Debate
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David Reed Exmouth and Ernecall Con | View |
| 09 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Steel Industry Act - Clause or Amendment being debated: New clause 4, amendment 7, amendments 8 and ...
Bill Debate
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Sarah Olney Constituency Lib Dem | View |
| 08 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Water Companies
Ministerial Statement
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Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle Lab | View |
| 03 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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South East Water: Disruption of Supply
Ministerial Statement
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Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle Lab | View |
| 01 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Coastal Communities: Government Support
Adjournment Debate
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Neil Duncan-Jordan Poole Lab | View |
| May - 14-19 May (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2026 - 31 May 2026) | ||
| 19 May 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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High Speed 2: Impact on Communities
Adjournment Debate
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Joy Morrissey Beaconsfield Con | View |
| 14 May 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Heathrow Airport: Third Runway
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem | View |
| April - 15-29 Apr (4 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | ||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | ||
| 29 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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His Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
| 23 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Synthetic Chemicals
Ministerial Statement
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Toby Perkins Chesterfield Lab | View |
| 21 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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SS Richard Montgomery: Masts
Adjournment Debate
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Kevin McKenna Sittingbourne and Sheppey Lab | View |
| 15 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Food Bill - Amendment 4
Bill Debate
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Alice Johnson Brighton, Kemptown Lab | View |
| March - 04-26 Mar (5 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | ||
| 26 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Coastal Erosion
Ministerial Statement
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Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Suffolk Coastal Lab | View |
| 24 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Coastal Communities: Start Bay
Adjournment Debate
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Caroline Voaden South Devon Lib Dem | View |
| 16 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Asbestos-related Lung Cancer: Compensation Act 2006
Adjournment Debate
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Douglas McAllister West Dunbartonshire Lab | View |
| 10 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Extreme Climate and Weather Events: National Resilience
Adjournment Debate
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Jayne Kirkham Truro and Falmouth Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 04 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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St Piran’s Day
Adjournment Debate
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Perran Moon Camborne and Redruth Lab | View |
| February - 02-25 Feb (6 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 25 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Chalk Streams (UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site)
General Debate
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Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire Lib Dem | View |
| 12 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Rural Mobile Connectivity
General Debate
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Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem | View |
| 11 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Storm Chandra Flooding
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem | View |
| 03 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Finance (No. 2) Bill (Fifth sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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Lucy Rigby Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lab | View |
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British-made Bricks (Proposals) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab | View |
| 02 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill 2026-02-02
General Debate
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Seema Malhotra Eltham Lab | View |
| January - 06-28 Jan (12 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 28 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Flooding 2026-01-28
General Debate
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George Freeman Mid Norfolk Con | View |
| 27 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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East Park Energy North Bedfordshire 2026-01-27
Adjournment Debate
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Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con | View |
| 22 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Fishing Industry 2026-01-22
General Debate
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland LD | View |
| 21 Jan 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Water White Paper 2026-01-21
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Emma Reynolds | View |
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Warm Homes Plan 2026-01-21
Ministerial Statement
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Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband | View |
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Antisocial Behaviour on Canals and Rivers Bath 2026-01-21
Adjournment Debate
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Wera Hobhouse Bath LD | View |
| 15 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Protection and Management of Young Trees 2026-01-15
Adjournment Debate
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Alex Mayer Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Lab | View |
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Prisons Illegal Drugs 2026-01-15
General Debate
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Andy Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab | View |
| 13 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Storm Goretti 2026-01-13
Urgent Question
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Andrew George St Ives LD | View |
| 12 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Water Supplies East Grinstead 2026-01-12
Urgent Question
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Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con | View |
| 07 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Rural Communities 2026-01-07
General Debate
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
| 06 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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River Cherwell Clearing Illegal Waste 2026-01-06
Adjournment Debate
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Calum Miller Bicester and Woodstock LD | View |
| 2025 - 01-11 Dec (6 debates) | ||
| December - 01-11 Dec (6 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 11 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Historical Interim Development Orders 2025-12-11
Adjournment Debate
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Claire Young Thornbury and Yate LD | View |
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Business of the House 2025-12-11
General Debate
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Richard Graham Carshalton and Wallington Con | View |
| 03 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Fireworks (Noise Control etc) 2025-12-03
General Debate
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Yasmin Qureshi Bolton South and Walkden Lab | View |
| 02 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Domestic Energy Efficiency (Call for Evidence) 2025-12-02
General Debate
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Simon Opher Stroud Lab | View |
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Proposed Solar Development in Wisborough Green 2025-12-02
General Debate
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Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con | View |
| 01 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Iconic Trees and Nature Education 2025-12-01
General Debate
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Joe Morris Hexham Lab | View |
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