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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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2025 - 10-25 Jun (50 debates)
June - 10-25 Jun (50 debates)
Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025)
25 Jun 2025 (5 debates)
Haemochromatosis Screening 2025-06-25 Adjournment Debate Torcuil Crichton Na h-Eileanan an Iar Lab	Torcuil Crichton Na h-Eileanan an Iar Lab	View
Department for Transport 2025-06-25 General Debate Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab	Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab	View
National Armaments Director 2025-06-25 General Debate Geoffrey Clifton-Brown North Cotswolds Con	Geoffrey Clifton-Brown North Cotswolds Con	View
Criminal Justice 2025-06-25 General Debate Andy Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab	Andy Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab	View
Criminal Cases Review (Public Petition) 2025-06-25 General Debate Richard Tice Boston and Skegness Reform	Richard Tice Boston and Skegness Reform	View
24 Jun 2025 (7 debates)
China Audit 2025-06-24 Ministerial Statement David Lammy Labour Lab	David Lammy Labour Lab	View
Speed Cameras Installation Criteria 2025-06-24 Adjournment Debate Lisa Smart Hazel Grove LD	Lisa Smart Hazel Grove LD	View
Planning (Flooding) 2025-06-24 General Debate Blake Stephenson Mid Bedfordshire Con	Blake Stephenson Mid Bedfordshire Con	View
Department for Education 2025-06-24 General Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 2025-06-24 General Debate Florence Eshalomi Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Lab/Co-op	Florence Eshalomi Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Lab/Co-op	View
National Security Strategy 2025-06-24 General Debate Pat McFadden Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Lab	Pat McFadden Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Lab	View
Department of Health and Social Care 2025-06-24 General Debate Paulette Hamilton Birmingham Erdington Lab	Paulette Hamilton Birmingham Erdington Lab	View
23 Jun 2025 (5 debates)
Pride Month 2025-06-23 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism Chris Bryant	The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism Chris Bryant	View
UK Modern Industrial Strategy 2025-06-23 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds Labour Labour (Co-op)	The Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds Labour Labour (Co-op)	View
UK Military Base Protection 2025-06-23 Ministerial Statement Luke Pollard The Minister for the Armed Forces Labour (Co-op)	Luke Pollard The Minister for the Armed Forces Labour (Co-op)	View
Middle East 2025-06-23 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
Access to GPs 2025-06-23 Adjournment Debate Alex Easton North Down Ind	Alex Easton North Down Ind	View
19 Jun 2025 (6 debates)
Public Sector Pensions McCloud Remedy 2025-06-19 Adjournment Debate Christine Jardine Edinburgh West LD	Christine Jardine Edinburgh West LD	View
UK Infrastructure 10-year Strategy 2025-06-19 General Debate Darren Jones Birmingham, Hayes and Harlington Lab	Darren Jones Birmingham, Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
Water Safety Education 2025-06-19 General Debate Darren Paffey Southampton Itchen Lab	Darren Paffey Southampton Itchen Lab	View
Incontinence 2025-06-19 General Debate Sonia Kumar Dudley Lab	Sonia Kumar Dudley Lab	View
Warm Home Discount 2025-06-19 General Debate Miatta Fahnbulleh Peckham Con	Miatta Fahnbulleh Peckham Con	View
Licences and Licensing 2025-06-19 General Debate Diana Johnson Halifax Lab	Diana Johnson Halifax Lab	View
18 Jun 2025 (4 debates)
HS2 Reset 2025-06-18 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander	The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander	View
Post-industrial Towns 2025-06-18 Adjournment Debate Jo White Bassetlaw Lab	Jo White Bassetlaw Lab	View
Right to Manage and Leasehold 2025-06-18 General Debate Rachel Blake Cities of London and Westminster Lab/Co-op	Rachel Blake Cities of London and Westminster Lab/Co-op	View
Crime and Policing Bill 2025-06-18 General Debate Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab	Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab	View
17 Jun 2025 (3 debates)
Crime and Policing Bill 2025-06-17 Ministerial Statement Diana Johnson Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Policing and Crime Prevention Lab	Diana Johnson Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Policing and Crime Prevention Lab	View
Prostate Cancer Treatment 2025-06-17 Adjournment Debate Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab	Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab	View
Registration of Births (Inclusion of Deceased Parents) 2025-06-17 General Debate Jen Craft Thurrock Lab	Jen Craft Thurrock Lab	View
16 Jun 2025 (6 debates)
Child Sexual Exploitation Casey Report 2025-06-16 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper	The Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper	View
Iran-Israel Conflict 2025-06-16 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
Animal Experiments Medical Research 2025-06-16 Adjournment Debate Irene Campbell North Ayrshire and Arran Lab	Irene Campbell North Ayrshire and Arran Lab	View
Windrush Day 2025 2025-06-16 General Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
Air India Plane Crash 2025-06-16 General Debate None	None	View
Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme 2025-06-16 General Debate Lucy Powell Manchester Central Lab	Lucy Powell Manchester Central Lab	View
12 Jun 2025 (6 debates)
Spending Review Health and Social Care 2025-06-12 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Secondary Care Karin Smyth	The Minister for Secondary Care Karin Smyth	View
Gibraltar 2025-06-12 Ministerial Statement David Lammy Labour Lab	David Lammy Labour Lab	View
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 2025-06-12 Adjournment Debate Chris McDonald Stockton North Lab	Chris McDonald Stockton North Lab	View
SEND Funding 2025-06-12 General Debate Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
Covid Fifth Anniversary 2025-06-12 General Debate James Asser West Ham and Beckton Lab	James Asser West Ham and Beckton Lab	View
Industrial Strategy 2025-06-12 General Debate Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	View
11 Jun 2025 (4 debates)
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill 2025-06-11 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander Labour Lab	The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander Labour Lab	View
British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme 2025-06-11 Adjournment Debate Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform	Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform	View
Letter Boxes (Positioning) 2025-06-11 General Debate Anneliese Midgley Knowsley Lab	Anneliese Midgley Knowsley Lab	View
Spending Review 2025 2025-06-11 General Debate Rachel Reeves Lincoln Lab	Rachel Reeves Lincoln Lab	View
10 Jun 2025 (4 debates)
Nuclear Power Investment 2025-06-10 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
Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] 2025-06-10 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms Chris Bryant	The Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms Chris Bryant	View
Grenfell Tower Fire Eighth Anniversary 2025-06-10 Adjournment Debate Joe Powell Kensington and Bayswater Lab	Joe Powell Kensington and Bayswater Lab	View
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories 2025-06-10 General Debate Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	View

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