House of Commons Debates

62 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.

Year

Month

Tag

Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2026 - 16 Jun - 09 Sep (3 debates)
September - 01-09 Sep (2 debates)
09 Sep 2026 (1 debate)
Summer Health and Resilience Ministerial Statement Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab	Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab	View
01 Sep 2026 (1 debate)
Sudden Cardiac Death: Young People Adjournment Debate Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	View
June - 16 Jun (1 debate)
16 Jun 2026 (1 debate)
Isle of Wight Dementia Patients: Discharge to Mainland Care Homes Adjournment Debate Richard Quigley Isle of Wight West Lab	Richard Quigley Isle of Wight West Lab	View
2025 - 05 Mar - 18 Dec (8 debates)
December - 11-18 Dec (2 debates)
Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026)
18 Dec 2025 (1 debate)
Business of the House 2025-12-18 General Debate John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con	John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con	View
11 Dec 2025 (1 debate)
Business of the House 2025-12-11 General Debate Richard Graham Carshalton and Wallington Con	Richard Graham Carshalton and Wallington Con	View
November - 17 Nov (1 debate)
Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025)
17 Nov 2025 (1 debate)
Clive Treacey Safety Checklist 2025-11-17 Adjournment Debate Dave Robertson Lichfield Lab	Dave Robertson Lichfield Lab	View
October - 30 Oct (1 debate)
Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025)
30 Oct 2025 (1 debate)
Ageing and End-of-life Care 2025-10-30 General Debate Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	View
July - 10-22 Jul (2 debates)
Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025)
22 Jul 2025 (1 debate)
Changing Places Toilets 2025-07-22 Adjournment Debate Daniel Francis Bexleyheath and Crayford Lab	Daniel Francis Bexleyheath and Crayford Lab	View
10 Jul 2025 (1 debate)
Children’s Social Care 2025-07-10 General Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
June - 18 Jun (1 debate)
Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025)
18 Jun 2025 (1 debate)
Post-industrial Towns 2025-06-18 Adjournment Debate Jo White Bassetlaw Lab	Jo White Bassetlaw Lab	View
March - 05 Mar (1 debate)
05 Mar 2025 (1 debate)
Department of Health and Social Care 2025-03-05 General Debate Geoffrey Clifton-Brown North Cotswolds Con	Geoffrey Clifton-Brown North Cotswolds Con	View
2024 - 18 Jan - 18 Nov (7 debates)
November - 14-18 Nov (3 debates)
18 Nov 2024 (1 debate)
Children’s Social Care Ministerial Statement Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
14 Nov 2024 (2 debates)
National Insurance Contributions: Healthcare Ministerial Statement Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	View
Council Tax Ministerial Statement Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab	Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab	View
September - 03 Sep (1 debate)
03 Sep 2024 (1 debate)
Unpaid Carers Adjournment Debate Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem	View
May - 22 May (1 debate)
22 May 2024 (1 debate)
Funding for Local Councils Adjournment Debate Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem	View
April - 23 Apr (1 debate)
23 Apr 2024 (1 debate)
Derbyshire County Council Adjournment Debate Roger Gale Herne Bay and Sandwich Con	Roger Gale Herne Bay and Sandwich Con	View
January - 18 Jan (1 debate)
18 Jan 2024 (1 debate)
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council Adjournment Debate Shaun Bailey West Bromwich West Con	Shaun Bailey West Bromwich West Con	View
2023 - 02 Feb - 04 Dec (7 debates)
December - 04 Dec (1 debate)
04 Dec 2023 (1 debate)
Legal Migration Ministerial Statement James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
July - 13 Jul (1 debate)
13 Jul 2023 (1 debate)
Health and Social Care Workforce General Debate Steve Brine Fareham Con	Steve Brine Fareham Con	View
June - 08 Jun (1 debate)
08 Jun 2023 (1 debate)
Backbench Business General Debate Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	View
March - 01-08 Mar (2 debates)
08 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Estimates Day General Debate Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab	View
01 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Covid Pandemic: Testing of Care Home Residents Ministerial Statement Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
February - 02-27 Feb (2 debates)
27 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
The Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill Bill Debate Gillian Keegan Wells Con	Gillian Keegan Wells Con	View
02 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Reform of Children’s Social Care Ministerial Statement Gillian Keegan East Surrey Con	Gillian Keegan East Surrey Con	View
2022 - 09 Feb - 20 Oct (2 debates)
October - 20 Oct (1 debate)
20 Oct 2022 (1 debate)
Motor Neurone Disease General Debate Andrew Lewer Northampton South Con	Andrew Lewer Northampton South Con	View
February - 09 Feb (1 debate)
09 Feb 2022 (1 debate)
Integration White Paper Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
2021 - 11 Feb - 06 Dec (19 debates)
December - 01-06 Dec (5 debates)
06 Dec 2021 (3 debates)
Ten-Year Drugs Strategy Ministerial Statement Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
The Dormant Assets Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities Adjournment Debate Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP	Lisa Cameron East Kilbride, Strathaven and Lesmahagow SNP	View
03 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Health and Social Care Ministerial Statement Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con	View
01 Dec 2021 (1 debate)
Adult Social Care Ministerial Statement Gillian Keegan Stafford Con	Gillian Keegan Stafford Con	View
November - 09-26 Nov (2 debates)
26 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Down’s Syndrome (Access to Services) Bill Bill Debate Liam Fox Wokingham Con	Liam Fox Wokingham Con	View
09 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	Sajid Javid Bromsgrove Con	View
September - 08-14 Sep (3 debates)
14 Sep 2021 (2 debates)
Health and Social Care Levy Bill - Clause related to the introduction of a new 1.25% health and soci... Bill Debate Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con	View
Miscellaneous General Debate John Baron Basildon and Billericay Con	John Baron Basildon and Billericay Con	View
08 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Ways and Means General Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
July - 13-22 Jul (2 debates)
22 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
Covid-19 Update Ministerial Statement Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	Nadhim Zahawi Constituency Con	View
13 Jul 2021 (1 debate)
National Health Service General Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
June - 23 Jun (1 debate)
23 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Social Care Reform Ministerial Statement Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
May - 19 May (1 debate)
19 May 2021 (1 debate)
A Plan for the NHS and Social Care General Debate Eleanor Laing Constituency Con	Eleanor Laing Constituency Con	View
April - 28 Apr (1 debate)
28 Apr 2021 (1 debate)
National Minimum Wage Enforcement Adjournment Debate Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	Andrew Selous South West Bedfordshire Con	View
March - 04-18 Mar (3 debates)
18 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Health and Social Care Update Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
12 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
National Carers Strategy Adjournment Debate Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	Barbara Keeley Worsley and Eccles South Lab	View
04 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Ways and Means - Budget Resolutions and Economic SituationWays and Means General Debate Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op)	View
February - 11 Feb (1 debate)
11 Feb 2021 (1 debate)
Future of Health and Care Ministerial Statement Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View
2020 - 30 Sep - 17 Dec (4 debates)
December - 17 Dec (1 debate)
17 Dec 2020 (1 debate)
Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement Ministerial Statement Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	Robert Jenrick Newark Reform	View
November - 11 Nov (1 debate)
11 Nov 2020 (1 debate)
Supported Housing (Regulation) General Debate Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab	Kerry McCarthy Bristol East Lab	View
October - 22 Oct (1 debate)
22 Oct 2020 (1 debate)
Covid-19: Disparate Impact Ministerial Statement Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
September - 30 Sep (1 debate)
30 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) General Debate Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	Matthew Hancock West Suffolk Con	View

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