House of Commons Debates
4595 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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| 2025 - 10 Sep - 22 Oct (50 debates) | ||
| October - 13-22 Oct (35 debates) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 22 Oct 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Personal Statement 2025-10-22
General Debate
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Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab | View |
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Perinatal Mental Health Assessments 2025-10-22
General Debate
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Laura Kyrke-Smith Aylesbury Lab | View |
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Devolution in Scotland 2025-10-22
General Debate
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Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross LD | View |
| 21 Oct 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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Rape Gangs National Statutory Inquiry 2025-10-21
Urgent Question
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Chris Philp Croydon South Con | View |
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Social Housing South Cotswolds 2025-10-21
Adjournment Debate
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Roz Savage South Cotswolds LD | View |
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Sentencing Bill 2025-10-21
General Debate
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | View |
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Cyber Extortion and Ransomware (Reporting) 2025-10-21
General Debate
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Bradley Thomas Bromsgrove Con | View |
| 20 Oct 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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Post-16 Education and Skills Strategy 2025-10-20
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson Lab Lab | View |
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Alleged Spying Case Home Office Involvement 2025-10-20
Urgent Question
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Chris Philp Croydon South Con | View |
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Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Away Fans Ban 2025-10-20
Urgent Question
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Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con | View |
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A50 A500 Corridor 2025-10-20
Adjournment Debate
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Jacob Collier Burton and Uttoxeter Lab | View |
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Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2025-10-20
General Debate
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Wendy Morton Aldridge-Brownhills Con | View |
| 16 Oct 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Official Secrets Act Case Witness Statements 2025-10-16
Urgent Question
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Neil O’Brien Harborough, Oadby and Wigston Con | View |
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Children’s Hospices South-east England 2025-10-16
Adjournment Debate
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Alison Bennett Mid Sussex Liberal Democrats | View |
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Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill 2025-10-16
General Debate
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Emma Hardy Halifax Lab | View |
| 15 Oct 2025 (6 debates) | ||
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Ukraine 2025-10-15
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper | View |
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Jhoots Pharmacy 2025-10-15
Urgent Question
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Edward Morello West Dorset LD | View |
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Work for Serving Prisoners 2025-10-15
Adjournment Debate
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Catherine Atkinson Derby North Lab | View |
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Pride in Place 2025-10-15
General Debate
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Miatta Fahnbulleh Housing, Communities and Local Government Minister Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill 2025-10-15
General Debate
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Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage LD | View |
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Police and Crime Commissioners (Accountability and Review) 2025-10-15
General Debate
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | View |
| 14 Oct 2025 (6 debates) | ||
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Northern Ireland Troubles 2025-10-14
Ministerial Statement
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Hilary Benn
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Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn | View |
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Energy Profits Levy North-east Scotland 2025-10-14
Adjournment Debate
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Harriet Cross Gordon and Buchan Con | View |
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Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages (Welsh Language Provision) 2025-10-14
General Debate
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Alex Barros-Curtis Cardiff West Lab | View |
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Mental Health Bill [Lords] 2025-10-14
General Debate
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Zöe Franklin Guildford LD | View |
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Middle East 2025-10-14
General Debate
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Keir Starmer Constituency Lab | View |
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Speaker’s Statement 2025-10-14
General Debate
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None | View |
| 13 Oct 2025 (8 debates) | ||
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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 |
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Manchester Terrorism Attack 2025-10-13
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for the Home Department
Shabana Mahmood
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The Secretary of State for the Home Department Shabana Mahmood | View |
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Security Update Official Secrets Act Case 2025-10-13
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Security
Dan Jarvis
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis | View |
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Heritage Sites East of England 2025-10-13
Adjournment Debate
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Pam Cox Colchester Lab | View |
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Education Committee 2025-10-13
General Debate
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | View |
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Glasgow Safer Drug Consumption Facility 2025-10-13
General Debate
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Patricia Ferguson Glasgow West Lab | View |
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Baby Loss 2025-10-13
General Debate
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Andy MacNae Rossendale and Darwen Lab | View |
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Speaker’s Statement 2025-10-13
General Debate
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None | View |
| September - 10-16 Sep (15 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 16 Sep 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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Police Professional Standards 2025-09-16
Adjournment Debate
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Ben Maguire North Cornwall LD | View |
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Child Poverty Strategy (Removal of Two Child Limit) 2025-09-16
General Debate
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Kirsty Blackman Aberdeen North SNP | View |
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Ambassador to the United States 2025-09-16
General Debate
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David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con | View |
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Sentencing Bill 2025-09-16
General Debate
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David Lammy Birkenhead Lab | View |
| 15 Sep 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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Employment Rights Bill 2025-09-15
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle | View |
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Official Secrets Act 2025-09-15
Ministerial Statement
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Dan Jarvis Minister for Security Lab | View |
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Provision of Council Housing 2025-09-15
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Hinchliff North East Hertfordshire Ind | View |
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Ambassador to the United States Appointment and Dismissal 2025-09-15
General Debate
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David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con | View |
| 11 Sep 2025 (6 debates) | ||
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UK Ambassador to the US Appointment Process 2025-09-11
Urgent Question
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Neil O'Brien Harborough, Oadby and Wigston Con | View |
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Life Sciences Investment 2025-09-11
Urgent Question
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Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con | View |
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Male Chick Culling 2025-09-11
Adjournment Debate
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Irene Campbell North Ayrshire and Arran Lab | View |
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Biosecurity at the Border Britain’s Illegal Meat Crisis 2025-09-11
General Debate
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland LD | View |
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Regional Transport Inequality 2025-09-11
General Debate
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Catherine Atkinson Derby North Lab | View |
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Suicide Prevention 2025-09-11
General Debate
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Lee Pitcher Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme Lab | View |
| 10 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Russian Drones Violation of Polish Airspace 2025-09-10
Urgent Question
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |