House of Commons Debates
235 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 - 23 Feb - 12 Mar (4 debates) | ||
| March - 12 Mar (1 debate) | ||
| 12 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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International Women’s Day
General Debate
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Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op) | View |
| February - 23 Feb (3 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 23 Feb 2026 (3 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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Local Government Reorganisation
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Reed Streatham Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Point of Order
General Debate
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Dave Doogan Angus and Perthshire Glens SNP | View |
| 2024 - 08 Jan - 24 May (21 debates) | ||
| May - 07-24 May (6 debates) | ||
| 24 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Prorogation
General Debate
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None | View |
| 21 May 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill - Amendments (a), (b), (c) and (d)
Bill Debate
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Huw Merriman Westborough, Bexleyheath and Crayford Con | View |
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Allergy Guidance for Schools
Adjournment Debate
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Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con | View |
| 13 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Risk-based Exclusion
General Debate
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Eleanor Laing Nottingham North Con | View |
| 08 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House (13 May)
General Debate
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Christopher Chope Christchurch Con | View |
| 07 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Defence Personnel Data Breach
Ministerial Statement
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Grant Shapps Hastings and Rye Con | View |
| April - 18-30 Apr (3 debates) | ||
| 30 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Heathrow Airport: Western Rail Link
Adjournment Debate
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | View |
| 24 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Access to Banking: Devon
Adjournment Debate
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Simon Jupp East Devon Con | View |
| 18 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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New Build Homes Standards: North Yorkshire
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con | View |
| March - 14-26 Mar (4 debates) | ||
| 26 Mar 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Building Safety
Ministerial Statement
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Lee Rowley North Warwickshire Con | View |
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Public Transport: Carshalton and Wallington
Adjournment Debate
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Elliot Colburn Carshalton and Wallington Con | View |
| 22 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Kettering General Hospital: Redevelopment
Adjournment Debate
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Philip Hollobone Kettering Con | View |
| 14 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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St Peter’s Hospital, Maldon
Adjournment Debate
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John Whittingdale Maldon Con | View |
| February - 05-29 Feb (3 debates) | ||
| 29 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Security of Elected Representatives
Ministerial Statement
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Thomas Tugendhat Tonbridge Con | View |
| 19 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Post Office Governance and Horizon Compensation Schemes
Ministerial Statement
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Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con | View |
| 05 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance Bill (Ways and Means)
General Debate
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Drew Hendry Inverness West Lab | View |
| January - 08-25 Jan (5 debates) | ||
| 25 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Secretaries of State in the House of Lords: Commons Scrutiny
Ministerial Statement
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Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con | View |
| 24 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Nuclear Defence Infrastructure: Parliamentary Scrutiny
Adjournment Debate
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Martin Docherty-Hughes West Dunbartonshire Lab | View |
| 17 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Hospice Funding: Devon
Adjournment Debate
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Simon Jupp East Devon Con | View |
| 11 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Civil Nuclear Road Map
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Bowie West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Con | View |
| 08 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Rural Transport
Adjournment Debate
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Bill Wiggin North Herefordshire Con | View |
| 2023 - 05 Jun - 19 Dec (25 debates) | ||
| December - 19 Dec (1 debate) | ||
| 19 Dec 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Deputy Speaker’s Statement
General Debate
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Eleanor Laing Twickenham Con | View |
| November - 08-29 Nov (6 debates) | ||
| 29 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Refugee Family Reunion Routes: Sudan
Adjournment Debate
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Stuart McDonald Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East SNP | View |
| 27 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel and Hamas: Humanitarian Pause
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 21 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Veterans Welfare Services
Ministerial Statement
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Johnny Mercer Somerton and Frome Con | View |
| 15 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Deputy Speaker’s Statement
General Debate
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Rosie Winterton Sheffield Central Lab | View |
| 14 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Bridges in London: Maintenance Funding
Adjournment Debate
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Fleur Anderson Putney Lab | View |
| 08 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Football Regulation
Adjournment Debate
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Matt Rodda Reading Central Lab | View |
| October - 18-26 Oct (2 debates) | ||
| 26 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Prorogation
General Debate
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None | View |
| 18 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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South Fylde Line
Adjournment Debate
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Mark Menzies Fylde Con | View |
| September - 04-19 Sep (4 debates) | ||
| 19 Sep 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Birmingham City Council
Ministerial Statement
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Michael Gove Suffolk Coastal Con | View |
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Departmental Response Times
Ministerial Statement
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Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab | View |
| 07 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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HMPPS Update
Ministerial Statement
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Alex Chalk Constituency Con | View |
| 04 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Personal Statement
Ministerial Statement
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Gavin Williamson Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge Con | View |
| July - 06-20 Jul (7 debates) | ||
| 20 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Eleanor Laing Constituency Con | View |
| 18 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Defence Command Paper Refresh
Ministerial Statement
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Ben Wallace Nottingham North Con | View |
| 17 Jul 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority
General Debate
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Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con | View |
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Liaison Committee
General Debate
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Christopher Chope Christchurch Con | View |
| 13 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Free Trade Agreements: Scrutiny
Ministerial Statement
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
| 06 Jul 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Iran
Ministerial Statement
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Maria Miller Basingstoke Con | View |
| June - 05-28 Jun (5 debates) | ||
| 28 Jun 2023 (2 debates) | ||
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Childcare Reform Package
Ministerial Statement
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Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con | View |
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Holocaust Memorial Bill - Amendments (a) and (b) to motion 6
Bill Debate
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Felicity Buchan Constituency Party | View |
| 19 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Privilege: Conduct of Right Hon. Boris Johnson
General Debate
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Penny Mordaunt Portsmouth North Con | View |
| 14 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Cost of Living and Brexit
General Debate
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Philippa Whitford Central Ayrshire SNP | View |
| 05 Jun 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid 19 Inquiry: Judicial Review
Ministerial Statement
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Jeremy Quin Haltemprice and Howden Con | View |
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