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 - 25 Jun - 14 Jul (50 debates) | ||
| July - 01-14 Jul (40 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| 14 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Bill 2025-07-14
General Debate
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Kit Malthouse North West Hampshire Con | View |
| 10 Jul 2025 (8 debates) | ||
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Electricity Market Review 2025-07-10
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband | View |
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Resident Doctors Industrial Action 2025-07-10
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Wes Streeting
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The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting | View |
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UK-France Nuclear Partnership 2025-07-10
Urgent Question
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
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Disabled Bus Passes 2025-07-10
Adjournment Debate
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Tom Gordon Harrogate and Knaresborough LD | View |
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Children’s Social Care 2025-07-10
General Debate
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | View |
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Energy Planning 2025-07-10
General Debate
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Bill Esterson Sefton Central Lab | View |
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Children’s Health 2025-07-10
General Debate
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Simon Opher Stroud Lab | View |
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Educational Attainment of Boys 2025-07-10
General Debate
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Sam Rushworth Bishop Auckland Lab | View |
| 09 Jul 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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Trial by Jury Proposed Restrictions 2025-07-09
Urgent Question
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Robert Jenrick Newark Con | View |
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Birmingham Pub Bombings 2025-07-09
Adjournment Debate
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Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North Lab | View |
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Schools (Allergy Safety) 2025-07-09
General Debate
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Chris Bloore Redditch Lab | View |
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Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill 2025-07-09
General Debate
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Siân Berry Brighton Pavilion Green | View |
| 08 Jul 2025 (6 debates) | ||
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Road and Rail Projects 2025-07-08
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Transport
Heidi Alexander
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander | View |
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Combat Sports for Children Safeguarding 2025-07-08
Adjournment Debate
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Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab | View |
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Post Office Horizon Inquiry Volume 1 2025-07-08
General Debate
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Gareth Thomas Constituency Business and Trade | View |
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Football Governance Bill [Lords] 2025-07-08
General Debate
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Louie French Old Bexley and Sidcup Con | View |
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Government Resilience Action Plan 2025-07-08
General Debate
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Pat McFadden Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Lab | View |
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (Training in Schools) 2025-07-08
General Debate
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Nesil Caliskan Barking Lab | View |
| 07 Jul 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life 2025-07-07
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson Labour Lab | View |
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Government Performance against Fiscal Rules 2025-07-07
Urgent Question
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
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Actions of Iranian Regime UK Response 2025-07-07
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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SEND Provision London Borough of Barking and Dagenham 2025-07-07
Adjournment Debate
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Margaret Mullane Dagenham and Rainham Lab | View |
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Pension Schemes Bill 2025-07-07
General Debate
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Torsten Bell Work and Pensions Committee Lab | View |
| 03 Jul 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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NHS 10-Year Plan 2025-07-03
Ministerial Statement
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Wes Streeting Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Lab | View |
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Gravesham River Crossings 2025-07-03
Adjournment Debate
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Lauren Sullivan Gravesham Lab | View |
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Phone Theft 2025-07-03
General Debate
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Dawn Butler Brent East Lab | View |
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British Film and High-end Television 2025-07-03
General Debate
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Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con | View |
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Women’s State Pension Age Financial Redress 2025-07-03
General Debate
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Rebecca Long Bailey Salford Lab | View |
| 02 Jul 2025 (7 debates) | ||
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Defence 2025-07-02
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for the Armed Forces
Luke Pollard
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The Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard | View |
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Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism 2025-07-02
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Security
Dan Jarvis
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis | View |
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Armed Forces Commissioner Bill 2025-07-02
Ministerial Statement
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Luke Pollard The Minister for the Armed Forces Labour (Co-op) | View |
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British Indian Ocean Territory Sovereignty 2025-07-02
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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Corporate Businesses and Franchisees Regulatory Environment 2025-07-02
Adjournment Debate
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John Hayes South Holland and The Deepings Con | View |
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Public Authority (Accountability) 2025-07-02
General Debate
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Ian Byrne Liverpool West Derby Lab | View |
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Heathrow Substation Outage NESO Review 2025-07-02
General Debate
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Michael Shanks South Dorset Con | View |
| 01 Jul 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill 2025-07-01
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Liz Kendall
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The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall | View |
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Infant Feeding 2025-07-01
Adjournment Debate
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Jess Brown-Fuller Chichester LD | View |
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Clean Air (Human Rights) 2025-07-01
General Debate
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Siân Berry Brighton Pavilion Green | View |
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Parental Leave Review 2025-07-01
General Debate
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Justin Madders Charnwood Con | View |
| June - 25-30 Jun (10 debates) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 30 Jun 2025 (6 debates) | ||
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Glastonbury Festival BBC Coverage 2025-06-30
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy | View |
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Welfare Reform 2025-06-30
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall Labour Lab | View |
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Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Bill 2025-06-30
Urgent Question
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None | View |
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Road Safety Powers Parish and Town Councils 2025-06-30
Adjournment Debate
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Sam Rushworth Bishop Auckland Lab | View |
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Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery 2025-06-30
General Debate
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Michael Shanks Constituency Con | View |
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Rare Cancers Bill (Money) 2025-06-30
General Debate
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None | View |
| 26 Jun 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Armed Forces Day 2025-06-26
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for the Armed Forces
Luke Pollard
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The Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard | View |
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Floating Solar Panels 2025-06-26
Adjournment Debate
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Lincoln Jopp Spelthorne Con | View |
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G7 and NATO Summits 2025-06-26
General Debate
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The Prime Minister Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
| 25 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Nuclear-certified Aircraft Procurement 2025-06-25
Urgent Question
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |