House of Commons Debates
256 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 - 08 Jan - 10 Sep (46 debates) | ||
| September - 01-10 Sep (10 debates) | ||
| 10 Sep 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Point of Order
General Debate
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Ellie Chowns North Herefordshire Green | View |
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Speaker’s Statement
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
| 09 Sep 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Civil aviation (Consumer protection and regulatory reform) bill [Lords]: Ways and means
General Debate
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Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con | View |
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Point of Order
General Debate
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Luke Taylor Sutton and Cheam Lib Dem | View |
| 08 Sep 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Online Safety
Ministerial Statement
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Lisa Nandy Wigan Lab | View |
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Health and Care Bill - Schedule 12 - Minor and consequential amendments
Bill Debate
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | View |
| 03 Sep 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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House of Commons Commission
General Debate
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Jennifer Craft Thurrock Lab | View |
| 02 Sep 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Rewiring the State
General Debate
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Louise Haigh Sheffield, Heeley Lab | View |
| 01 Sep 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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New Member
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
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Ways and Means
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Nottingham North Lab | View |
| July - 07-15 Jul (4 debates) | ||
| 15 Jul 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Royal Assent
General Debate
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None | View |
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Points of Order
General Debate
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Gregory Stafford Constituency Con | View |
| 14 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Points of Order
General Debate
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None | View |
| 07 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Point of Order
General Debate
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | View |
| June - 01-17 Jun (3 debates) | ||
| 17 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Security Service Bill - Clause 1 (Designation of a body)
Bill Debate
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Shabana Mahmood Birmingham, Ladywood Lab | View |
| 16 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Delegated Legislation (Committees)
General Debate
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | View |
| 01 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Lord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response
Ministerial Statement
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
| May - 13-21 May (3 debates) | ||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2026 - 31 May 2026) | ||
| 21 May 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Humble Address: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Ministerial Statement
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Chris Bryant Rhondda Lab | View |
| 19 May 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address
Ministerial Statement
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
| 13 May 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Message to attend His Majesty
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
| April - 16-29 Apr (13 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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Prorogation
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
| 28 Apr 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges
General Debate
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Kemi Badenoch Saffron Walden Con | View |
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Select Committees
General Debate
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Alan Campbell Tynemouth Lab | View |
| 27 Apr 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Lord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response Update
Ministerial Statement
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
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Public Office (Accountability) Bill - Motion to carry over proceedings to the next Session
Bill Debate
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Alex Davies-Jones Carmarthen East and Dinefwr Lab | View |
| 22 Apr 2026 (4 debates) | ||
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Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill - Lords amendments 2H, 2J; Government motions 439C, 4...
Bill Debate
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Sarah Jones Croydon Central Lab | View |
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Business of the House (Today)
General Debate
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None | View |
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Point of Order: Rectification Procedure
General Debate
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None | View |
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Point of Order
General Debate
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Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con | View |
| 21 Apr 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Local Government and Regeneration Bill - Lords amendments engaging Commons financial privilege and o...
Bill Debate
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Miatta Fahnbulleh Constituency Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Points of Order
General Debate
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Julian Lewis New Forest East Con | View |
| 16 Apr 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Restoration and Renewal Client Board
General Debate
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None | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Alan Campbell Tynemouth Lab | View |
| March - 16 Mar (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | ||
| 16 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address
Ministerial Statement
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
| February - 03-26 Feb (10 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 26 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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House of Commons Commission
General Debate
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None | View |
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Restoration and Renewal Client Board
General Debate
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None | View |
| 24 Feb 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Online Harm: Child Protection
General Debate
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Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem | View |
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Point of Order
General Debate
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Gregory Campbell East Londonderry DUP | View |
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
General Debate
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None | View |
| 23 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address
Ministerial Statement
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
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Point of Order
General Debate
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Dave Doogan Angus and Perthshire Glens SNP | View |
| 12 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address Motion
Ministerial Statement
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Chris Ward Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven Lab | View |
| 04 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Lord Mandelson 2026-02-04
General Debate
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Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con | View |
| 03 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Point of Order 2026-02-03
General Debate
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None | View |
| January - 08-15 Jan (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 15 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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New Palace Yard Project 2026-01-15
General Debate
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | View |
| 08 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2026-01-08
General Debate
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | View |
| 2025 - 29 Oct - 18 Dec (4 debates) | ||
| December - 03-18 Dec (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 18 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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15th Anniversary 2025-12-18
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| 03 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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OBR Resignation of Chair 2025-12-03
Urgent Question
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| November - 27 Nov (1 debate) | ||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | ||
| 27 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Government Transparency and Accountability 2025-11-27
Adjournment Debate
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Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con | View |
| October - 29 Oct (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 29 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Privileges 2025-10-29
General Debate
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Alan Campbell Tynemouth Lab | View |
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