House of Commons Debates
4676 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 - 03 Sep - 15 Oct (50 debates) | ||
| October - 13-15 Oct (16 debates) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 15 Oct 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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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 - 03-16 Sep (34 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 (5 debates) | ||
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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 |
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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 (3 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 |