House of Commons Debates
170 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 - 24 Jun (16 debates) | ||
| June - 11-24 Jun (2 debates) | ||
| 24 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles)
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Constituency Lab | View |
| 11 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Compassionate Use Medicine Schemes: VAT
Ministerial Statement
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | View |
| May - 20-21 May (2 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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Middle East: Economic Response
Ministerial Statement
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab | View |
| 20 May 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Processed Russian Oil Products: Sanctions
Ministerial Statement
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Chris Bryant Rhondda Lab | View |
| March - 10 Mar (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | ||
| 10 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Digital ID: Public Consultation
Ministerial Statement
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
| February - 03 Feb (3 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 03 Feb 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Fish and Chip Sector 2026-02-03
Adjournment Debate
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John Cooper Dumfries and Galloway Con | View |
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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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Finance (No. 2) Bill (Sixth sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con | View |
| January - 06-29 Jan (8 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 29 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Finance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting) 2026-01-29
General Debate
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James Wild North West Norfolk Con | View |
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Finance (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting) 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Con | View |
| 22 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2026-01-22
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 21 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill 2026-01-21
General Debate
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Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con | View |
| 13 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2026-01-13
General Debate
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None | View |
| 12 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2026-01-12
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Waveney Lab | 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 |
| 06 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Property (Registration and Valuation) 2026-01-06
General Debate
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Jodie Gosling Nuneaton Lab | View |
| 2025 - 20 Jan - 17 Dec (28 debates) | ||
| December - 01-17 Dec (6 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 17 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill 2025-12-17
General Debate
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Torsten Bell Constituency Unstated Con | View |
| 16 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2025-12-16
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Lab | View |
| 11 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2025-12-11
General Debate
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Richard Graham Carshalton and Wallington Con | View |
| 10 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Conduct of the Chancellor of the Exchequer 2025-12-10
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon 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 |
| 01 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Office for Budget Responsibility Forecasts 2025-12-01
General Debate
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James Murray Constituency Lab | View |
| November - 12-26 Nov (4 debates) | ||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | ||
| 26 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Budget Resolutions 2025-11-26
General Debate
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Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con | View |
| 18 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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ExxonMobil Mossmorran 2025-11-18
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Industry Chris McDonald Lab Lab | View |
| 17 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Budget Press Briefings 2025-11-17
Urgent Question
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 12 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Taxes 2025-11-12
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| October - 13-28 Oct (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 28 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Stamp Duty Land Tax 2025-10-28
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 13 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Digital ID 2025-10-13
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Liz Kendall | View |
| September - 03 Sep (3 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 03 Sep 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Property Taxes 2025-09-03
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
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Hospitality Sector 2025-09-03
General Debate
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Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con | View |
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Property Taxes 2025-09-03 (1)
General Debate
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Emily Darlington Milton Keynes Central Lab | View |
| July - 15 Jul (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| 15 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Taxes 2025-07-15
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| May - 19 May (1 debate) | ||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 19 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Legal Aid Agency Cyber-security Incident 2025-05-19
General Debate
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Sarah Sackman Minister of State, Ministry of Justice Con | View |
| March - 19-31 Mar (3 debates) | ||
| 31 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill 2025-03-31
General Debate
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Jim McMahon None Lab | View |
| 25 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill 2025-03-25
General Debate
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James Murray Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 19 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill 2025-03-19
General Debate
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James Murray Hinckley and Bosworth Con | View |
| February - 03-26 Feb (4 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025) | ||
| 26 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Family Businesses 2025-02-26
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 12 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] 2025-02-12
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle Hove and Portslade Lab | View |
| 04 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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National Insurance Contributions 2025-02-04
General Debate
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James Murray Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Con | View |
| 03 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2025-02-03
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Liz Kendall
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The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall | View |
| January - 20-23 Jan (4 debates) | ||
| 23 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs OBR Costing 2025-01-23
Urgent Question
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
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High Streets Autumn Budget 2024 2025-01-23
Adjournment Debate
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Victoria Collins Harpenden and Berkhamsted LD | View |
| 22 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords] 2025-01-22
General Debate
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None | View |
| 20 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Office for Value for Money 2025-01-20
General Debate
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Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Lab/Co-op | View |
| 2024 - 03-11 Dec (6 debates) | ||
| December - 03-11 Dec (6 debates) | ||
| 11 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance Bill (No. 2) - New Clause 7 - Review of effects of sections 50 and 51 on housing market
Bill Debate
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None | View |
| 10 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Capital Gains Tax Bill - New clause 1, New clause 4, New clause 5
Bill Debate
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Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con | View |
| 05 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Plan for Change: Milestones for Mission-led Government
Ministerial Statement
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Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab | View |
| 04 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Farming and Inheritance Tax
General Debate
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
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Employer National Insurance Contributions
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 03 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance Bill 2019-20 - Clause on National Insurance Contributions
Bill Debate
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James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op) | View |
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