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 - 30 Apr - 19 May (50 debates) | ||
| May - 01-19 May (46 debates) | ||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 19 May 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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NHS and Care Volunteer Responders Service 2025-05-19
Urgent Question
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Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con | View |
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Pubs and Community Funding 2025-05-19
Adjournment Debate
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Rebecca Paul Reigate Con | View |
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Legal Aid Agency Cyber-security Incident 2025-05-19
General Debate
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Sarah Sackman Minister of State, Ministry of Justice Con | View |
| 15 May 2025 (7 debates) | ||
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Recalled Offenders Sentencing Limits 2025-05-15
Urgent Question
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Robert Jenrick Newark Con | View |
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Speaker’s Statement Ministerial Code 2025-05-15
Urgent Question
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None | View |
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Coroner Services West Midlands 2025-05-15
Adjournment Debate
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Ayoub Khan Birmingham Perry Barr Ind | View |
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Solar Farms 2025-05-15
General Debate
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Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con | View |
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Sanctions Implementation and Enforcement 2025-05-15
General Debate
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Stephen Doughty Con Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | View |
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Youth Services 2025-05-15
General Debate
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Natasha Irons Croydon East Lab | View |
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Safeguarding Vulnerable Claimants 2025-05-15
General Debate
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Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab | View |
| 14 May 2025 (8 debates) | ||
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Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] 2025-05-14
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms
Chris Bryant
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The Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms Chris Bryant | View |
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Ministerial Code Compliance 2025-05-14
Urgent Question
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Kirsty Blackman Aberdeen North SNP | View |
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Gaza UK Assessment 2025-05-14
Urgent Question
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Adrian Ramsay Waveney Valley Green | View |
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Plastic Recycling in Leamington Environmental Impact 2025-05-14
Adjournment Debate
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | View |
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Infected Blood Inquiry Government Response 2025-05-14
General Debate
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Constituency Con | View |
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Equitable Life Policyholders (Compensation) 2025-05-14
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
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Sanctions 2025-05-14
General Debate
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Stephen Doughty Constituency Con | View |
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Great British Energy Bill 2025-05-14
General Debate
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Michael Shanks Rutherglen Lab | View |
| 13 May 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Mansion House Accord 2025-05-13
Urgent Question
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
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UK-EU Summit 2025-05-13
General Debate
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Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con | View |
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A34 Slip Road Safety (East Ilsley and Beedon) 2025-05-13
General Debate
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Olivia Bailey Reading West and Mid Berkshire Lab | View |
| 12 May 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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Immigration System 2025-05-12
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for the Home Department
Yvette Cooper
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The Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper | View |
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Protection of Prison Staff 2025-05-12
Urgent Question
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Robert Jenrick Newark Con | View |
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US-UK Trade Deal Northern Ireland 2025-05-12
Urgent Question
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Jim Allister North Antrim TUV | View |
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British Nationals Murdered Abroad Support for Families 2025-05-12
Adjournment Debate
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Joshua Reynolds Maidenhead LD | View |
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Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025-05-12
General Debate
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Angela Eagle Constituency Lab | View |
| 08 May 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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Trade Negotiations 2025-05-08
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security
Mr Douglas Alexander
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The Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security Mr Douglas Alexander | View |
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Brain Tumours Research and Treatment 2025-05-08
General Debate
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Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab | View |
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Victory in Europe Day Commemoration 2025-05-08
General Debate
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None | View |
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Environmental Audit Committee 2025-05-08
General Debate
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Toby Perkins Chesterfield Lab | View |
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St George’s Day and English Affairs 2025-05-08
General Debate
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Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab | View |
| 07 May 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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United States Film Tariff 2025-05-07
Urgent Question
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Stuart Andrew Daventry Con | View |
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Havering Borough and Essex Devolution 2025-05-07
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Rosindell Romford Con | View |
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Assets of Community Value (Sports Facilities) 2025-05-07
General Debate
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Emma Foody Cramlington and Killingworth Lab/Co-op | View |
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Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] 2025-05-07
General Debate
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Chris Bryant Rhondda Lab | View |
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India-Pakistan Escalation 2025-05-07
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Bolton West Con | View |
| 06 May 2025 (6 debates) | ||
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Trade Negotiations 2025-05-06
Ministerial Statement
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Douglas Alexander Lab Lab | View |
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Counter Terrorism Policing Arrests 2025-05-06
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis Lab Lab | View |
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Neon Signage 2025-05-06
Adjournment Debate
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Yasmin Qureshi Bolton South and Walkden Lab | View |
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Middle East Update 2025-05-06
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Lab | View |
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Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority (Review) 2025-05-06
General Debate
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Laurence Turner Birmingham Northfield Lab | View |
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Victory in Europe and Victory over Japan 80th Anniversary 2025-05-06
General Debate
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Stephanie Peacock St Helens North Lab | View |
| 01 May 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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Energy Prices Energy-intensive Industries 2025-05-01
Urgent Question
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Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Lab/Co-op | View |
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Hadlow College 2025-05-01
Adjournment Debate
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Tom Tugendhat Tonbridge Con | View |
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Prisoners of Conscience 2025-05-01
General Debate
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | View |
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Parkinson’s Awareness Month 2025-05-01
General Debate
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Graeme Downie Dunfermline and Dollar Lab | View |
| April - 30 Apr (4 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | ||
| 30 Apr 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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UK Airstrike Houthi Military Facility 2025-04-30
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Defence
John Healey
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The Secretary of State for Defence John Healey | View |
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Occupied Palestinian Territories 2025-04-30
Adjournment Debate
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Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab | View |
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Energy Grid Resilience 2025-04-30
General Debate
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Michael Shanks Constituency Not Given Con | View |
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Crime and Policing Bill (Ways and Means) 2025-04-30
General Debate
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None | View |