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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| 2025 - 24 Mar - 07 Apr (50 debates) | ||
| April - 01-07 Apr (25 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | ||
| 07 Apr 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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Scunthorpe Steelworks 2025-04-07
Urgent Question
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Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con | View |
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East Midlands Local Authorities and Economic Growth 2025-04-07
Adjournment Debate
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Michael Payne Gedling Lab | View |
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Points of Order 2025-04-07
General Debate
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None | View |
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Israel Refusal of Entry for UK Parliamentarians 2025-04-07
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Earley Con | View |
| 03 Apr 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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UK-US Trade and Tariffs 2025-04-03
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds Labour Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Adoption Breakdown 2025-04-03
Adjournment Debate
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Tom Gordon Harrogate and Knaresborough LD | View |
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UK Democracy Impact of Digital Platforms 2025-04-03
General Debate
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Sorcha Eastwood Lagan Valley Alliance | View |
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Access to Sport PE in Schools 2025-04-03
General Debate
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Leigh Ingham Stafford Lab | View |
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Children in Temporary Accommodation England 2025-04-03
General Debate
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Florence Eshalomi Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Lab/Co-op | View |
| 02 Apr 2025 (9 debates) | ||
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School-based Nursery Capital Grants 2025-04-02
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Education
Bridget Phillipson
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The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson | View |
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Gaza Israeli Military Operations 2025-04-02
Urgent Question
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Carla Denyer Bristol Central Green | View |
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British Indian Ocean Territory 2025-04-02
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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Clonoe Inquest 2025-04-02
Adjournment Debate
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David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con | View |
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Business without Debate 2025-04-02
General Debate
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None | View |
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Driving Licences Zero Emission Vehicles 2025-04-02
General Debate
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Mike Kane North West Durham Lab | View |
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Onshore Wind and Solar Generation 2025-04-02
General Debate
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Michael Shanks South Dorset Con | View |
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Whiplash Injury Compensation 2025-04-02
General Debate
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Nicholas Dakin Don Valley Con | View |
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Co-operative Housing Tenure 2025-04-02
General Debate
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Andrew Pakes Peterborough Lab | View |
| 01 Apr 2025 (7 debates) | ||
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Foreign Influence Registration Scheme 2025-04-01
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis Labour Lab | View |
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Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] 2025-04-01
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds Labour Labour (Co-op) | View |
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NHS Pensions 2025-04-01
Urgent Question
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Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con | View |
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Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund 2025-04-01
Urgent Question
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Munira Wilson Twickenham LD | View |
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Trail Hunting 2025-04-01
Adjournment Debate
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Perran Moon Camborne and Redruth Lab | View |
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Transport (Duty to Cooperate) 2025-04-01
General Debate
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Ben Spencer Runnymede and Weybridge Con | View |
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Sentencing Council Guidelines 2025-04-01
General Debate
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Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab | View |
| March - 24-31 Mar (25 debates) | ||
| 31 Mar 2025 (6 debates) | ||
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Birmingham City Council 2025-03-31
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Local Government and English Devolution Jim McMahon | View |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina 2025-03-31
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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Croydon Area Remodelling Funding Brighton Mainline 2025-03-31
Adjournment Debate
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Natasha Irons Croydon East Lab | View |
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Myanmar Earthquake 2025-03-31
General Debate
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Catherine West Poplar Lab | View |
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Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] 2025-...
General Debate
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Ian Sollom St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire LD | View |
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Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill 2025-03-31
General Debate
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Jim McMahon None Lab | View |
| 27 Mar 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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Scunthorpe Steelworks 2025-03-27
Urgent Question
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Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con | View |
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PIP Changes Impact on Carer’s Allowance 2025-03-27
Urgent Question
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Steve Darling Torbay LD | View |
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Double British Summer Time 2025-03-27
Adjournment Debate
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Alex Mayer Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Lab | View |
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Modern Slavery Act 2015 10th Anniversary 2025-03-27
General Debate
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Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con | View |
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St Patrick’s Day and Northern Irish Affairs 2025-03-27
General Debate
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Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab | View |
| 26 Mar 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Resettlement of Ukrainians Coatbridge 2025-03-26
Adjournment Debate
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Frank McNally Coatbridge and Bellshill Lab | View |
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Spring Statement 2025-03-26
General Debate
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Rachel Reeves Constituency Lab | View |
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Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) 2025-03-26
General Debate
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Anna Gelderd South East Cornwall Lab | View |
| 25 Mar 2025 (8 debates) | ||
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Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2025-03-25
Ministerial Statement
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Dan Jarvis Labour Lab | View |
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Asylum Hotels and Illegal Channel Crossings 2025-03-25
Urgent Question
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Chris Philp Croydon South Con | View |
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Veterinary Products in Waterways 2025-03-25
Adjournment Debate
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Rachel Gilmour Tiverton and Minehead LD | View |
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Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill (changed to Non-Domestic Rating (Multipli...
General Debate
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None | View |
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Terms and Conditions of Employment 2025-03-25
General Debate
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Justin Madders Constituency Not Provided Lab | View |
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Regulators (Growth Objective) 2025-03-25
General Debate
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Luke Murphy Basingstoke Lab | View |
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Great British Energy Bill 2025-03-25
General Debate
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None | View |
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National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill 2025-03-25
General Debate
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James Murray Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 24 Mar 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Disruption at Heathrow 2025-03-24
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander Labour Lab | View |
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Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025-03-24
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner Lab Lab | View |
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Male Suicide in Rotherham 2025-03-24 (1)
Adjournment Debate
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Jake Richards Rother Valley Lab | View |