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 - 04-26 Feb (50 debates)
February - 04-26 Feb (50 debates)
Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025)
26 Feb 2025 (2 debates)
Vehicle Registration Offences (Review) 2025-02-26 General Debate Sarah Coombes West Bromwich Lab	Sarah Coombes West Bromwich Lab	View
British Indian Ocean Territory 2025-02-26 General Debate Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
25 Feb 2025 (6 debates)
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] 2025... Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson	The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson	View
Doncaster Sheffield Airport 2025-02-25 Adjournment Debate Lee Pitcher Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme Lab	Lee Pitcher Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme Lab	View
River Wye (Cleaning) 2025-02-25 General Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
Points of Order 2025-02-25 General Debate None	None	View
Defence and Security 2025-02-25 General Debate The Prime Minister Keir Starmer	The Prime Minister Keir Starmer	View
Warm Home Discount 2025-02-25 General Debate None	None	View
24 Feb 2025 (6 debates)
Breakfast Clubs Early Adopters 2025-02-24 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson Labour Lab	The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson Labour Lab	View
Ukraine 2025-02-24 Ministerial Statement David Lammy Labour Lab	David Lammy Labour Lab	View
Plant Oxford Site 2025-02-24 Urgent Question Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con	View
Bank Closures Rural Areas 2025-02-24 Adjournment Debate Simon Hoare North Dorset Con	Simon Hoare North Dorset Con	View
Crown Estate Bill [Lords] 2025-02-24 General Debate Llinos Medi Ynys Môn PC	Llinos Medi Ynys Môn PC	View
Delegated Legislation 2025-02-24 General Debate None	None	View
13 Feb 2025 (6 debates)
Ukraine 2025-02-13 Urgent Question James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
Reform of Private Family Law Hearings 2025-02-13 Adjournment Debate Neil Shastri-Hurst Solihull West and Shirley Con	Neil Shastri-Hurst Solihull West and Shirley Con	View
LGBT+ History Month 2025-02-13 General Debate Nia Griffith Wales Con	Nia Griffith Wales Con	View
Point of Order Rectification Procedure 2025-02-13 General Debate None	None	View
Business of the House 2025-02-13 General Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme 2025-02-13 General Debate Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
12 Feb 2025 (5 debates)
Prevent Learning Review 2025-02-12 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis Lab Lab	The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis Lab Lab	View
Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] 2025-02-12 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle Hove and Portslade Lab	The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle Hove and Portslade Lab	View
Energy Infrastructure Chinese Companies 2025-02-12 Urgent Question Christine Jardine Edinburgh West LD	Christine Jardine Edinburgh West LD	View
SEND Provision Derbyshire 2025-02-12 Adjournment Debate Linsey Farnsworth Amber Valley Lab	Linsey Farnsworth Amber Valley Lab	View
Political Donations 2025-02-12 General Debate Manuela Perteghella Stratford-on-Avon LD	Manuela Perteghella Stratford-on-Avon LD	View
11 Feb 2025 (8 debates)
Clonoe Inquest 2025-02-11 Urgent Question David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
US Steel Import Tariffs 2025-02-11 Urgent Question Harriett Baldwin West Worcestershire Con	Harriett Baldwin West Worcestershire Con	View
US Global Public Health Policy 2025-02-11 Adjournment Debate Danny Chambers Winchester LD	Danny Chambers Winchester LD	View
Arbitration Bill [Lords] 2025-02-11 General Debate Nicholas Dakin Hornchurch and Upminster Lab	Nicholas Dakin Hornchurch and Upminster Lab	View
Terms and Conditions of Employment 2025-02-11 General Debate Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Neston Lab/Co-op	Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Neston Lab/Co-op	View
Scrutiny of European Statutory Instruments 2025-02-11 General Debate Jim Allister North Antrim TUV	Jim Allister North Antrim TUV	View
Nurse (Use of Title) 2025-02-11 General Debate Dawn Butler Brent East Lab	Dawn Butler Brent East Lab	View
Water (Special Measures) Bill [Lords] 2025-02-11 General Debate Emma Hardy Constituency Con	Emma Hardy Constituency Con	View
10 Feb 2025 (4 debates)
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025-02-10 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper	The Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper	View
Rosebank and Jackdaw Oilfields 2025-02-10 Urgent Question Andrew Bowie West Aberdeanshire and Kincardine Con	Andrew Bowie West Aberdeanshire and Kincardine Con	View
Community and Third Sector Organisations Employment 2025-02-10 Adjournment Debate Paulette Hamilton Birmingham Erdington Lab	Paulette Hamilton Birmingham Erdington Lab	View
Biomass Generation 2025-02-10 General Debate Michael Shanks Constituency Con	Michael Shanks Constituency Con	View
06 Feb 2025 (4 debates)
Manufacturing and Engineering (Northern Ireland) 2025-02-06 Adjournment Debate Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	Jim Shannon Strangford DUP	View
UK-EU Relations 2025-02-06 General Debate Nick Thomas-Symonds Constituency Con	Nick Thomas-Symonds Constituency Con	View
Coalfield Communities 2025-02-06 General Debate Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	View
Financial Education 2025-02-06 General Debate Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con	Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con	View
05 Feb 2025 (7 debates)
Police Grant Report 2025-02-05 Ministerial Statement Diana Johnson Labour Lab	Diana Johnson Labour Lab	View
Local Government Finance 2025-02-05 Ministerial Statement Jim McMahon MP Lab Labour (Co-op)	Jim McMahon MP Lab Labour (Co-op)	View
Southport Attack 2025-02-05 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis	The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis	View
English Devolution and Local Government 2025-02-05 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner Labour Lab	The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner Labour Lab	View
Chagos Islands 2025-02-05 Urgent Question Nigel Farage Clacton Reform	Nigel Farage Clacton Reform	View
Children’s Social Care North-east England 2025-02-05 Adjournment Debate Mark Ferguson Gateshead Central and Whickham Lab	Mark Ferguson Gateshead Central and Whickham Lab	View
Water Safety 2025-02-05 General Debate Lee Pitcher Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme Lab	Lee Pitcher Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme Lab	View
04 Feb 2025 (2 debates)
Social Security Benefits 2025-02-04 Urgent Question Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con	Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con	View
Bereaved Parents Birth Certificates 2025-02-04 Adjournment Debate Caroline Voaden South Devon LD	Caroline Voaden South Devon LD	View

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