House of Commons Debates
297 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.
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| 2026 - 07 Jan - 15 Jul (46 debates) | ||
| July - 08-15 Jul (3 debates) | ||
| 15 Jul 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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A1: North Northumberland
Adjournment Debate
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David Smith North Northumberland Lab | View |
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Points of Order
General Debate
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Gregory Stafford Constituency Con | View |
| 08 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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European Entry and Exit System
Ministerial Statement
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Alex Norris Nottingham North Labour (Co-op) | View |
| June - 09-22 Jun (4 debates) | ||
| 22 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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East Midland Railway Collision
Ministerial Statement
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Heidi Alexander Lewisham East Lab | View |
| 17 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Private Sector Investment: Lancashire
Adjournment Debate
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Maya Ellis Ribble Valley Lab | View |
| 10 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Transport (Scotland) Bill - Schedule 4 - Minor and Consequential amendments
Bill Debate
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Keir Mather Glasgow Shettleston Lab | View |
| 09 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Road Safety: West Midlands
Adjournment Debate
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Manuela Perteghella Stratford-on-Avon Lib Dem | View |
| May - 14-21 May (4 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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Costs for Motorists
Ministerial Statement
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Lucy Rigby Bury St Edmunds Lab | View |
| 19 May 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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High Speed 2 Reset
Ministerial Statement
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Heidi Alexander Lewisham East Lab | View |
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High Speed 2: Impact on Communities
Adjournment Debate
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Joy Morrissey Beaconsfield Con | View |
| 14 May 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Heathrow Airport: Third Runway
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem | View |
| April - 14-29 Apr (6 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | ||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | ||
| 29 Apr 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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His Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
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In-Person Banking Services
General Debate
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Alan Mak Havant Con | View |
| 23 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency
General Debate
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Vikki Slade Hemel Hempstead Lib Dem | View |
| 21 Apr 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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SS Richard Montgomery: Masts
Adjournment Debate
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Kevin McKenna Sittingbourne and Sheppey Lab | View |
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Road Surfaces (Maximum Noise Levels)
General Debate
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Melanie Onn Great Grimsby Lab | View |
| 14 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Dualling of the A21
Adjournment Debate
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Kieran Mullan Bexhill and Battle Con | View |
| March - 04-26 Mar (5 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | ||
| 26 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab | View |
| 23 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Rail Connections to London: Rural Towns
Adjournment Debate
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Julia Buckley Shrewsbury Lab | View |
| 17 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Isles of Scilly: Transport
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew George St Ives Lib Dem | View |
| 11 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Royal Mail: Universal Service Obligation
Ministerial Statement
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Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab | View |
| 04 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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St Piran’s Day
Adjournment Debate
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Perran Moon Camborne and Redruth Lab | View |
| February - 02-25 Feb (10 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 25 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Post Office Green Paper
Ministerial Statement
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Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab | View |
| 12 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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School Minibus Safety
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Edwards Tamworth Lab | View |
| 09 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Leagrave Station: Step-free Access
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Owen Luton North Lab | View |
| 05 Feb 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Railways Bill (Eleventh sitting) 2026-02-05
General Debate
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Rebecca Smith South West Devon Con | View |
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Railways Bill (Twelfth sitting) 2026-02-05
General Debate
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Rebecca Smith South West Devon Con | View |
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Road Safety 2026-02-05
General Debate
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Anna Dixon Shipley Lab | View |
| 03 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Railways Bill (Ninth sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con | View |
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Railways Bill (Tenth sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con | View |
| 02 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill 2026-02-02
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander Labour Lab | View |
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Tolled Crossings and Regional Connectivity 2026-02-02
Adjournment Debate
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Anna Gelderd South East Cornwall Lab | View |
| January - 07-29 Jan (14 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 29 Jan 2026 (3 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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Railways Bill (Eighth sitting) 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Falmouth Con | View |
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Railways Bill (Seventh sitting) 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage LD | View |
| 27 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles 2026-01-27
General Debate
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Julie Minns Carlisle Lab | 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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Rail Passengers’ Charter 2026-01-21
General Debate
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Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage LD | View |
| 20 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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5G Connectivity Telford and West Midlands 2026-01-20
Adjournment Debate
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Shaun Davies Telford Lab | View |
| 19 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Arctic Security 2026-01-19
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper Labour Lab | View |
| 15 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2026-01-15
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 14 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Northern Powerhouse Rail 2026-01-14
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Transport
Heidi Alexander
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander | View |
| 08 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Subsea Telecommunications Cables Resilience and Crisis Preparedness 2026-01-08
General Debate
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | View |
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Road Safety Strategy 2026-01-08
General Debate
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Lilian Greenwood Stoke-on-Trent North Lab | View |
| 07 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Bletchley Railway Station Eastern Entrance 2026-01-07
Adjournment Debate
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Callum Anderson Buckingham and Bletchley Lab | View |
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Rural Communities 2026-01-07
General Debate
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
| 2025 - 01-18 Dec (4 debates) | ||
| December - 01-18 Dec (4 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 18 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Christmas Adjournment 2025-12-18
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | 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 |
| 03 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Ely Railway Upgrade 2025-12-03
Adjournment Debate
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Charlotte Cane Ely and East Cambridgeshire LD | View |
| 01 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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M6 Junction 38 2025-12-01
Adjournment Debate
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale LD | View |
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