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
2026 - 24 Feb - 11 Mar (50 debates)
March - 02-11 Mar (27 debates)
11 Mar 2026 (2 debates)
Commonwealth Day 2026 Adjournment Debate Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	View
Lord Advocate General Debate John Cooper Dumfries and Galloway Con	John Cooper Dumfries and Galloway Con	View
10 Mar 2026 (3 debates)
Digital ID: Public Consultation Ministerial Statement Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Extreme Climate and Weather Events: National Resilience Adjournment Debate Jayne Kirkham Truro and Falmouth Labour (Co-op)	Jayne Kirkham Truro and Falmouth Labour (Co-op)	View
Domestic Abuse (Pets) General Debate Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab	Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab	View
09 Mar 2026 (5 debates)
Social Cohesion Action Plan Ministerial Statement Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
Middle East: Defence Ministerial Statement John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	View
Immigration Policy Ministerial Statement Alex Norris Nottingham North and Kimberley Labour (Co-op)	Alex Norris Nottingham North and Kimberley Labour (Co-op)	View
Middle East: Economic Update Ministerial Statement Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	View
Funeral Directors: Regulation Adjournment Debate Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	View
05 Mar 2026 (5 debates)
Energy Markets Ministerial Statement Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	View
Consular Assistance Ministerial Statement Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	View
Women’s Health Strategy: Endometriosis and Fibroids Adjournment Debate Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab	Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab	View
Palliative Care General Debate Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	View
Backbench Business General Debate Jas Athwal Ilford South Lab	Jas Athwal Ilford South Lab	View
04 Mar 2026 (7 debates)
China: Foreign Interference Arrests Ministerial Statement Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	View
St Piran’s Day Adjournment Debate Perran Moon Camborne and Redruth Lab	Perran Moon Camborne and Redruth Lab	View
Estimates Day General Debate Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	View
Supplementary Estimates 2025-26 General Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
Police (Declaration) General Debate Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab	Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab	View
Department for Business and Trade General Debate Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North Lab	Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North Lab	View
Ministry of Defence General Debate Tan Dhesi Slough Lab	Tan Dhesi Slough Lab	View
03 Mar 2026 (3 debates)
Spring Forecast Ministerial Statement Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	View
SEND Provision: Local Authorities Adjournment Debate Chris Coghlan Dorking and Horley Lib Dem	Chris Coghlan Dorking and Horley Lib Dem	View
Geotechnical Data General Debate Mike Reader Northampton South Lab	Mike Reader Northampton South Lab	View
02 Mar 2026 (2 debates)
Middle East Ministerial Statement Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	View
Small Religious Organisations: Safeguarding Adjournment Debate Sam Carling North West Cambridgeshire Lab	Sam Carling North West Cambridgeshire Lab	View
February - 24-26 Feb (23 debates)
Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026)
26 Feb 2026 (13 debates)
Gibraltar Treaty Ministerial Statement Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	View
Maccabi Tel Aviv Fan Ban Ministerial Statement Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	View
AEA Technology Pension Scheme Adjournment Debate Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage Lib Dem	Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage Lib Dem	View
Bereaved Children: Government Support General Debate Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	View
House of Commons Commission General Debate None	None	View
House of Commons Commission General Debate Jayne Kirkham Truro and Falmouth Labour (Co-op)	Jayne Kirkham Truro and Falmouth Labour (Co-op)	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Peter Swallow Bracknell Lab	Peter Swallow Bracknell Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab	Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab	View
Point of Order: Rectification Procedure General Debate Louie French Old Bexley and Sidcup Con	Louie French Old Bexley and Sidcup Con	View
Restoration and Renewal Client Board General Debate None	None	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Warinder Juss Wolverhampton West Lab	Warinder Juss Wolverhampton West Lab	View
Restoration and Renewal Client Board General Debate Charlie Dewhirst Bridlington and The Wolds Con	Charlie Dewhirst Bridlington and The Wolds Con	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Jessica Toale Bournemouth West Lab	Jessica Toale Bournemouth West Lab	View
25 Feb 2026 (9 debates)
Post Office Green Paper Ministerial Statement Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab	Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab	View
Grenfell Tower Annual Report Ministerial Statement Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
Electronic Travel Authorisation: Dual Nationals Ministerial Statement Mike Tapp Dover and Deal Lab	Mike Tapp Dover and Deal Lab	View
Diego Garcia and British Indian Ocean Territory Ministerial Statement Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	View
Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition Adjournment Debate Helena Dollimore Hastings and Rye Labour (Co-op)	Helena Dollimore Hastings and Rye Labour (Co-op)	View
Chalk Streams (UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site) General Debate Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire Lib Dem	Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire Lib Dem	View
Bills Presented General Debate None	None	View
Ukraine General Debate John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	View
Speaker’s Statement General Debate None	None	View
24 Feb 2026 (1 debate)
Army Reservists: Employment Rights Adjournment Debate Gavin Robinson Belfast East DUP	Gavin Robinson Belfast East DUP	View

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