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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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2025 - 02-17 Jul (50 debates)
July - 02-17 Jul (50 debates)
Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025)
17 Jul 2025 (1 debate)
Social Media Misinformation and Algorithms 2025-07-17 General Debate Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	View
16 Jul 2025 (7 debates)
Sudan 2025-07-16 Urgent Question Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con	View
Commemoration of Matchgirls’ Strike 2025-07-16 Adjournment Debate Uma Kumaran Stratford and Bow Lab	Uma Kumaran Stratford and Bow Lab	View
Financial Services Reform 2025-07-16 General Debate Emma Reynolds Leeds West Lab	Emma Reynolds Leeds West Lab	View
Standards 2025-07-16 General Debate Lucy Powell Warrington South Lab	Lucy Powell Warrington South Lab	View
Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life 2025-07-16 General Debate Stephen Morgan Education Lab	Stephen Morgan Education Lab	View
Managing Agents (Regulation) 2025-07-16 General Debate Danny Beales Uxbridge and South Ruislip Lab	Danny Beales Uxbridge and South Ruislip Lab	View
Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [Lords] 2025-07-16 General Debate Sarah Sackman Not specified Con	Sarah Sackman Not specified Con	View
15 Jul 2025 (5 debates)
Afghanistan 2025-07-15 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Defence John Healey Lab Lab	The Secretary of State for Defence John Healey Lab Lab	View
Local Justice Area Reform 2025-07-15 Adjournment Debate Liz Saville Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC	Liz Saville Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC	View
Welfare Spending 2025-07-15 General Debate Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Regulation) 2025-07-15 General Debate Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	View
Taxes 2025-07-15 General Debate Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
14 Jul 2025 (7 debates)
UK-France Migration Co-operation 2025-07-14 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper	The Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper	View
State of Climate and Nature 2025-07-14 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband	The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband	View
Condition of Roads Cheshire 2025-07-14 Adjournment Debate Aphra Brandreth Chester South and Eddisbury Con	Aphra Brandreth Chester South and Eddisbury Con	View
Privilege 2025-07-14 General Debate Simon Hoare North Dorset Con	Simon Hoare North Dorset Con	View
Royal Albert Hall Bill [Lords] 2025-07-14 General Debate John Whittingdale Maldon Con	John Whittingdale Maldon Con	View
Future of the Post Office 2025-07-14 General Debate Gareth Thomas Wrexham Con	Gareth Thomas Wrexham Con	View
Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Bill 2025-07-14 General Debate Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con	View
10 Jul 2025 (8 debates)
Electricity Market Review 2025-07-10 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband	The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband	View
Resident Doctors Industrial Action 2025-07-10 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting	The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting	View
UK-France Nuclear Partnership 2025-07-10 Urgent Question James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
Disabled Bus Passes 2025-07-10 Adjournment Debate Tom Gordon Harrogate and Knaresborough LD	Tom Gordon Harrogate and Knaresborough LD	View
Children’s Social Care 2025-07-10 General Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
Energy Planning 2025-07-10 General Debate Bill Esterson Sefton Central Lab	Bill Esterson Sefton Central Lab	View
Children’s Health 2025-07-10 General Debate Simon Opher Stroud Lab	Simon Opher Stroud Lab	View
Educational Attainment of Boys 2025-07-10 General Debate Sam Rushworth Bishop Auckland Lab	Sam Rushworth Bishop Auckland Lab	View
09 Jul 2025 (4 debates)
Trial by Jury Proposed Restrictions 2025-07-09 Urgent Question Robert Jenrick Newark Con	Robert Jenrick Newark Con	View
Birmingham Pub Bombings 2025-07-09 Adjournment Debate Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North Lab	Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North Lab	View
Schools (Allergy Safety) 2025-07-09 General Debate Chris Bloore Redditch Lab	Chris Bloore Redditch Lab	View
Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill 2025-07-09 General Debate Siân Berry Brighton Pavilion Green	Siân Berry Brighton Pavilion Green	View
08 Jul 2025 (6 debates)
Road and Rail Projects 2025-07-08 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander	The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander	View
Combat Sports for Children Safeguarding 2025-07-08 Adjournment Debate Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab	Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab	View
Post Office Horizon Inquiry Volume 1 2025-07-08 General Debate Gareth Thomas Constituency Business and Trade	Gareth Thomas Constituency Business and Trade	View
Football Governance Bill [Lords] 2025-07-08 General Debate Louie French Old Bexley and Sidcup Con	Louie French Old Bexley and Sidcup Con	View
Government Resilience Action Plan 2025-07-08 General Debate Pat McFadden Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Lab	Pat McFadden Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Lab	View
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (Training in Schools) 2025-07-08 General Debate Nesil Caliskan Barking Lab	Nesil Caliskan Barking Lab	View
07 Jul 2025 (5 debates)
Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life 2025-07-07 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson Labour Lab	The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson Labour Lab	View
Government Performance against Fiscal Rules 2025-07-07 Urgent Question Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
Actions of Iranian Regime UK Response 2025-07-07 Urgent Question Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
SEND Provision London Borough of Barking and Dagenham 2025-07-07 Adjournment Debate Margaret Mullane Dagenham and Rainham Lab	Margaret Mullane Dagenham and Rainham Lab	View
Pension Schemes Bill 2025-07-07 General Debate Torsten Bell Work and Pensions Committee Lab	Torsten Bell Work and Pensions Committee Lab	View
03 Jul 2025 (5 debates)
NHS 10-Year Plan 2025-07-03 Ministerial Statement Wes Streeting Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Lab	Wes Streeting Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Lab	View
Gravesham River Crossings 2025-07-03 Adjournment Debate Lauren Sullivan Gravesham Lab	Lauren Sullivan Gravesham Lab	View
Phone Theft 2025-07-03 General Debate Dawn Butler Brent East Lab	Dawn Butler Brent East Lab	View
British Film and High-end Television 2025-07-03 General Debate Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	View
Women’s State Pension Age Financial Redress 2025-07-03 General Debate Rebecca Long Bailey Salford Lab	Rebecca Long Bailey Salford Lab	View
02 Jul 2025 (2 debates)
Defence 2025-07-02 Ministerial Statement The Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard	The Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard	View
Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism 2025-07-02 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis	The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis	View

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