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 - 17 Jul - 10 Sep (50 debates) | ||
| September - 01-10 Sep (31 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 10 Sep 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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Qatar Israeli Strike 2025-09-10
Urgent Question
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Calum Miller Bicester and Woodstock LD | View |
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Urgent Care Centres Hillingdon 2025-09-10
Adjournment Debate
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David Simmonds Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Con | View |
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Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords] 2025-09-10
General Debate
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Simon Lightwood Constituency Con | View |
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Neurodivergence (Screening and Teacher Training) 2025-09-10
General Debate
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Adam Dance Yeovil LD | View |
| 09 Sep 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Jaguar Land Rover Cyber-attack 2025-09-09
Urgent Question
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Derek Twigg Widnes and Halewood Lab | View |
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Accessibility of Railway Stations Dulwich and West Norwood 2025-09-09
Adjournment Debate
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | View |
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Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2025-09-09
General Debate
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Luke Pollard Cardiff South and Penarth Lab | View |
| 08 Sep 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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Palestine Action Proscription and Protests 2025-09-08
Urgent Question
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Stella Creasy Walthamstow Lab/Co-op | View |
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Omar al-Bayoumi Arrest and Extradition 2025-09-08
Urgent Question
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David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con | View |
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Remote Coastal Communities 2025-09-08
Adjournment Debate
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Perran Moon Camborne and Redruth Lab | View |
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Defence Industrial Strategy 2025-09-08
General Debate
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Luke Pollard Plymouth East Lab | View |
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Renters’ Rights Bill 2025-09-08
General Debate
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None | View |
| 04 Sep 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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BBC Monitoring Service 2025-09-04
Adjournment Debate
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Julian Lewis New Forest East Con | View |
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Privilege 2025-09-04
General Debate
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Simon Hoare North Dorset Con | View |
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Early Education and Childcare 2025-09-04
General Debate
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Stephen Morgan Constituency Not Provided Con | View |
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House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill 2025-09-04
General Debate
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Constituency not specified Lab | View |
| 03 Sep 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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Diabetes in Sport 2025-09-03
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Bloore Redditch Lab | View |
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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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Methanol Poisoning (Travel Advice) 2025-09-03
General Debate
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Laura Trott Sevenoaks 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 |
| 02 Sep 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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Speciality Steel UK Insolvency 2025-09-02
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Industry
Sarah Jones
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The Minister for Industry Sarah Jones | View |
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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2025-09-02
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner Labour Lab | View |
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Solar Development Newark 2025-09-02
Adjournment Debate
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Robert Jenrick Newark Con | View |
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Babies and Infants (Allergy Guidance) 2025-09-02
General Debate
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Becky Gittins Clwyd East Lab | View |
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Group-based Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse 2025-09-02
General Debate
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None | View |
| 01 Sep 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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Middle East 2025-09-01
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Labour Lab | View |
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Ukraine 2025-09-01
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Defence John Healey Labour Lab | View |
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Borders and Asylum 2025-09-01
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper Labour Lab | View |
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Lisbon Maru Memorial 2025-09-01
Adjournment Debate
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Kirsteen Sullivan Bathgate and Linlithgow Lab/Co-op | View |
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Transnational Repression in the UK 2025-09-01
General Debate
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Alex Sobel Leeds Central and Headingley Lab/Co-op | View |
| July - 17-22 Jul (19 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| 22 Jul 2025 (7 debates) | ||
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Orgreave Inquiry 2025-07-22
Ministerial Statement
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Diana Johnson Labour Lab | View |
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Music Streaming Label-led Principles 2025-07-22
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism Chris Bryant | View |
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Birmingham Bin Strikes 2025-07-22
Urgent Question
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Ayoub Khan Birmingham Perry Barr Ind | View |
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Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery 2025-07-22
Urgent Question
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Andrew Bowie West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Con | View |
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Changing Places Toilets 2025-07-22
Adjournment Debate
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Daniel Francis Bexleyheath and Crayford Lab | View |
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Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment 2025-07-22
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
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Crown Immunity (Prisons) 2025-07-22
General Debate
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Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab | View |
| 21 Jul 2025 (6 debates) | ||
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Independent Water Commission 2025-07-21
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed | View |
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Middle East 2025-07-21
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Mr David Lammy | View |
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Asylum Hotels Migrant Criminal Activity 2025-07-21
Urgent Question
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Chris Philp Croydon South Con | View |
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Extending the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme 2025-07-21
Adjournment Debate
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Martin Wrigley Newton Abbot LD | View |
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Victory over Japan 80th Anniversary 2025-07-21
General Debate
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Stephanie Peacock Blyth Valley Lab | View |
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Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report 2025-07-21
General Debate
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Constituency Con | View |
| 17 Jul 2025 (6 debates) | ||
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Ukraine 2025-07-17
Ministerial Statement
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Secretary of State for Defence John Healey Labour Lab | View |
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NHS Pensions Frontline Patient Care 2025-07-17
Urgent Question
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Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con | View |
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Strategy for Elections 2025-07-17
Urgent Question
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Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con | View |
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Future of the Church of England 2025-07-17
Adjournment Debate
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Danny Kruger East Wiltshire Con | View |
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Global Plastics Treaty 2025-07-17
General Debate
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland LD | View |
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Accountability for Daesh Crimes 2025-07-17
General Debate
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Tom Gordon Harrogate and Knaresborough LD | View |