House of Commons Debates
166 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 - 26 Feb - 26 Mar (4 debates) | ||
| March - 19-26 Mar (3 debates) | ||
| 26 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Coastal Erosion
Ministerial Statement
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Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Suffolk Coastal Lab | View |
| 19 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Community Mental Health Services
Ministerial Statement
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Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Luke Murphy Basingstoke Lab | View |
| February - 26 Feb (1 debate) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 26 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Bereaved Children: Government Support
General Debate
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Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem | View |
| 2024 - 09 Jan - 23 May (15 debates) | ||
| May - 13-23 May (4 debates) | ||
| 23 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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NHS
Ministerial Statement
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
| 21 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Children (Parental Imprisonment)
General Debate
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Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab | View |
| 16 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Relationships, Sex and Health Education: Statutory Guidance
Ministerial Statement
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Gillian Keegan Stafford Con | View |
| 13 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Parc Prison
Ministerial Statement
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Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con | View |
| April - 15-29 Apr (3 debates) | ||
| 29 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Health and Disability Reform
Ministerial Statement
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 15 Apr 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Cass Review
Ministerial Statement
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
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Rights of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Gender Non-conforming Young People
Adjournment Debate
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Neale Hanvey Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath SNP | View |
| March - 04-07 Mar (3 debates) | ||
| 07 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Pavement Parking
Adjournment Debate
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Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab | View |
| 06 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Dementia Care in Hospital
Adjournment Debate
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Theresa Villiers Chipping Barnet Con | View |
| 04 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Farming
General Debate
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Fay Jones Brecon and Radnorshire Con | View |
| February - 07-22 Feb (2 debates) | ||
| 22 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Heart and Circulatory Diseases: Premature Deaths
General Debate
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Dean Russell Watford Con | View |
| 07 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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NHS Dentistry: Recovery and Reform
Ministerial Statement
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
| January - 09-30 Jan (3 debates) | ||
| 30 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Autism (Early Identification)
General Debate
Duncan Baker
Orchestrating a Bill on Autism Identification
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Duncan Baker Orchestrating a Bill on Autism Identification | View |
| 23 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Miscellaneous
General Debate
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Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab | View |
| 09 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Schools (Mental Health Professionals)
General Debate
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Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem | View |
| 2023 - 21 Feb - 18 Dec (31 debates) | ||
| December - 13-18 Dec (3 debates) | ||
| 18 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Tackling Spiking
Ministerial Statement
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Laura Farris Constituency Con | View |
| 14 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Serious Violence: Battersea
Adjournment Debate
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Marsha de Cordova Battersea Lab | View |
| 13 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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LGBT Veterans Independent Review
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con | View |
| November - 16-30 Nov (2 debates) | ||
| 30 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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HM Prison Bedford
Adjournment Debate
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Mohammad Yasin Bedford Lab | View |
| 16 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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MPs Staff: Employment Conditions
General Debate
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Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con | View |
| October - 16-19 Oct (2 debates) | ||
| 19 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Theo Clarke Stafford Con | View |
| 16 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Protection of Dark Skies
Adjournment Debate
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Duncan Baker North Norfolk Con | View |
| September - 14 Sep (2 debates) | ||
| 14 Sep 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Support for Bereaved Children
General Debate
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Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Ian Blackford Ross, Skye and Lochaber SNP | View |
| July - 12-19 Jul (2 debates) | ||
| 19 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Veterans Update
Ministerial Statement
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Ben Wallace UK Parliament constituency, Conservative Con | View |
| 12 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Primary Care Services (Report)
General Debate
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Daisy Cooper St Albans Lib Dem | View |
| June - 06-28 Jun (3 debates) | ||
| 28 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Mental Health In-patient Services: Improving Safety
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con | View |
| 07 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Mental Health Treatment and Support
General Debate
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None | View |
| 06 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Errol Graham: DWP and Safeguarding Adults Board Inquiry
Adjournment Debate
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Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab | View |
| May - 09-15 May (3 debates) | ||
| 15 May 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Health Inequalities: North-west London
Adjournment Debate
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Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab | View |
| 10 May 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Urban Trees: Protection
Adjournment Debate
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | View |
| 09 May 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Recovering Access to Primary Care
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con | View |
| April - 17-27 Apr (5 debates) | ||
| 27 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Gambling Act Review White Paper
Ministerial Statement
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Lucy Frazer Constituency Con | View |
| 24 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Mental Health Support: Wirral
Adjournment Debate
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Alison McGovern Birkenhead Lab | View |
| 18 Apr 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Machetes: Consultation
Ministerial Statement
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Chris Philp Croydon South Con | View |
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In-patient Abuse: Autistic People and People with Learning Disabilities
Adjournment Debate
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Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab | View |
| 17 Apr 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Levelling-up Funding: Broomhill Pool
Adjournment Debate
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Tom Hunt Ipswich Con | View |
| March - 01-21 Mar (6 debates) | ||
| 21 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Ways and Means
General Debate
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Michael Gove Richmond Park Con | View |
| 16 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Health and Disability White Paper
Ministerial Statement
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Tom Pursglove Corby Con | View |
| 14 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Proscribed Psychedelic Drugs
Adjournment Debate
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Crispin Blunt Reigate Con | View |
| 07 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust
Adjournment Debate
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Daniel Poulter Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Con | View |
| 06 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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SEND and Alternative Provision
Ministerial Statement
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Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con | View |
| 01 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Independent Public Advocate
Ministerial Statement
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Dominic Raab Esher and Walton Con | View |
| February - 21-27 Feb (3 debates) | ||
| 27 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Boxing Clubs and Social Mobility
Adjournment Debate
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James Daly Bury North Con | View |
| 21 Feb 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Plymouth Shootings
Ministerial Statement
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Chris Philp Croydon South Con | View |
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School Sport Facilities: Reopening
Adjournment Debate
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Ben Bradley Mansfield Con | View |
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