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 - 08-22 May (50 debates)
May - 08-22 May (50 debates)
Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025)
Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025)
22 May 2025 (8 debates)
School Teachers’ Review Body Recommendations 2025-05-22 Urgent Question Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con	Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con	View
A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Project 2025-05-22 Adjournment Debate Markus Campbell-Savours Penrith and Solway Lab	Markus Campbell-Savours Penrith and Solway Lab	View
UK-EU Summit Policy Priorities 2025-05-22 General Debate Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North Lab	Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North Lab	View
Independent Sentencing Review 2025-05-22 General Debate Shabana Mahmood Coventry North East Lab	Shabana Mahmood Coventry North East Lab	View
Business of the House 2025-05-22 General Debate None	None	View
Location of the Torbay and South Devon NHS out-of-hours Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention ... General Debate Caroline Voaden South Devon LD	Caroline Voaden South Devon LD	View
Mental Health Bill Legislative Scrutiny 2025-05-22 General Debate Peter Swallow Bracknell Lab	Peter Swallow Bracknell Lab	View
Access to NHS Dentistry 2025-05-22 General Debate Melanie Onn Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes Lab	Melanie Onn Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes Lab	View
21 May 2025 (4 debates)
UK Health Security Agency Porton Down 2025-05-21 Adjournment Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Business and the Economy 2025-05-21 General Debate Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
Immigration 2025-05-21 General Debate Chris Philp Croydon South Con	Chris Philp Croydon South Con	View
Regulation of Bailiffs (Assessment and Report) 2025-05-21 General Debate Luke Charters York Outer Lab	Luke Charters York Outer Lab	View
20 May 2025 (5 debates)
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories 2025-05-20 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Mr David Lammy	The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Mr David Lammy	View
School Buildings Northumberland and Newcastle 2025-05-20 Adjournment Debate Joe Morris Hexham Lab	Joe Morris Hexham Lab	View
UK-EU Summit 2025-05-20 General Debate Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	View
Reasonable Adjustments (Duty on Employers to Respond) 2025-05-20 General Debate Deirdre Costigan Ealing Southall Lab	Deirdre Costigan Ealing Southall Lab	View
Victims and Courts Bill 2025-05-20 General Debate Shabana Mahmood Walsall North Lab	Shabana Mahmood Walsall North Lab	View
19 May 2025 (5 debates)
Mental Health Bill [Lords] 2025-05-19 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
National Security Act 2023 Charges 2025-05-19 Ministerial Statement Yvette Cooper Home Secretary Lab	Yvette Cooper Home Secretary Lab	View
NHS and Care Volunteer Responders Service 2025-05-19 Urgent Question Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	View
Pubs and Community Funding 2025-05-19 Adjournment Debate Rebecca Paul Reigate Con	Rebecca Paul Reigate Con	View
Legal Aid Agency Cyber-security Incident 2025-05-19 General Debate Sarah Sackman Minister of State, Ministry of Justice Con	Sarah Sackman Minister of State, Ministry of Justice Con	View
15 May 2025 (7 debates)
Recalled Offenders Sentencing Limits 2025-05-15 Urgent Question Robert Jenrick Newark Con	Robert Jenrick Newark Con	View
Speaker’s Statement Ministerial Code 2025-05-15 Urgent Question None	None	View
Coroner Services West Midlands 2025-05-15 Adjournment Debate Ayoub Khan Birmingham Perry Barr Ind	Ayoub Khan Birmingham Perry Barr Ind	View
Solar Farms 2025-05-15 General Debate Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	View
Sanctions Implementation and Enforcement 2025-05-15 General Debate Stephen Doughty Con Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	Stephen Doughty Con Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	View
Youth Services 2025-05-15 General Debate Natasha Irons Croydon East Lab	Natasha Irons Croydon East Lab	View
Safeguarding Vulnerable Claimants 2025-05-15 General Debate Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab	View
14 May 2025 (8 debates)
Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] 2025-05-14 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms Chris Bryant	The Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms Chris Bryant	View
Ministerial Code Compliance 2025-05-14 Urgent Question Kirsty Blackman Aberdeen North SNP	Kirsty Blackman Aberdeen North SNP	View
Gaza UK Assessment 2025-05-14 Urgent Question Adrian Ramsay Waveney Valley Green	Adrian Ramsay Waveney Valley Green	View
Plastic Recycling in Leamington Environmental Impact 2025-05-14 Adjournment Debate Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	View
Infected Blood Inquiry Government Response 2025-05-14 General Debate Nick Thomas-Symonds Constituency Con	Nick Thomas-Symonds Constituency Con	View
Equitable Life Policyholders (Compensation) 2025-05-14 General Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
Sanctions 2025-05-14 General Debate Stephen Doughty Constituency Con	Stephen Doughty Constituency Con	View
Great British Energy Bill 2025-05-14 General Debate Michael Shanks Rutherglen Lab	Michael Shanks Rutherglen Lab	View
13 May 2025 (3 debates)
Mansion House Accord 2025-05-13 Urgent Question Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
UK-EU Summit 2025-05-13 General Debate Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	View
A34 Slip Road Safety (East Ilsley and Beedon) 2025-05-13 General Debate Olivia Bailey Reading West and Mid Berkshire Lab	Olivia Bailey Reading West and Mid Berkshire Lab	View
12 May 2025 (5 debates)
Immigration System 2025-05-12 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper	The Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper	View
Protection of Prison Staff 2025-05-12 Urgent Question Robert Jenrick Newark Con	Robert Jenrick Newark Con	View
US-UK Trade Deal Northern Ireland 2025-05-12 Urgent Question Jim Allister North Antrim TUV	Jim Allister North Antrim TUV	View
British Nationals Murdered Abroad Support for Families 2025-05-12 Adjournment Debate Joshua Reynolds Maidenhead LD	Joshua Reynolds Maidenhead LD	View
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025-05-12 General Debate Angela Eagle Constituency Lab	Angela Eagle Constituency Lab	View
08 May 2025 (5 debates)
Trade Negotiations 2025-05-08 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security Mr Douglas Alexander	The Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security Mr Douglas Alexander	View
Brain Tumours Research and Treatment 2025-05-08 General Debate Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab	View
Victory in Europe Day Commemoration 2025-05-08 General Debate None	None	View
Environmental Audit Committee 2025-05-08 General Debate Toby Perkins Chesterfield Lab	Toby Perkins Chesterfield Lab	View
St George’s Day and English Affairs 2025-05-08 General Debate Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	View

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