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
2026 - 23 Mar - 21 Apr (50 debates)
April - 13-21 Apr (31 debates)
Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026)
Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026)
21 Apr 2026 (4 debates)
Road Surfaces (Maximum Noise Levels) General Debate Melanie Onn Great Grimsby Lab	Melanie Onn Great Grimsby Lab	View
Points of Order General Debate Julian Lewis New Forest East Con	Julian Lewis New Forest East Con	View
Peter Mandelson: Government Appointment General Debate None	None	View
Speaker’s Statement General Debate None	None	View
16 Apr 2026 (7 debates)
British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme Ministerial Statement Peter Kyle Hove Lab	Peter Kyle Hove Lab	View
Women’s Health Strategy Ministerial Statement Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	View
Neuroendocrine Cancer Adjournment Debate Scott Arthur Edinburgh South West Lab	Scott Arthur Edinburgh South West Lab	View
Restoration and Renewal Client Board General Debate None	None	View
Backbench Business General Debate Alan Campbell Tynemouth Lab	Alan Campbell Tynemouth Lab	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	View
Restoration and Renewal Client Board General Debate Charlie Dewhirst Bridlington and The Wolds Con	Charlie Dewhirst Bridlington and The Wolds Con	View
15 Apr 2026 (7 debates)
Strategic Defence Review: Funding Ministerial Statement Luke Pollard Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	Luke Pollard Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	View
Food Bill - Amendment 4 Bill Debate Alice Johnson Brighton, Kemptown Lab	Alice Johnson Brighton, Kemptown Lab	View
Children and Social Work Bill - Clause 56 - Functions of adjudicator in relation to admission number... Bill Debate Nusrat Ghani Wealden Con	Nusrat Ghani Wealden Con	View
Insurance Act 2015 (Amendment) Bill - Lords amendments and Government motions to disagree Bill Debate Torsten Bell Swansea West Lab	Torsten Bell Swansea West Lab	View
Respect Act 2023-24 - Clause 1 - Respect orders Bill Debate Diana Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab	Diana Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab	View
Regulation of the Marmalade Market Adjournment Debate Tessa Munt Wells Lib Dem	Tessa Munt Wells Lib Dem	View
Creative Arts and Culture (Broadcasting Requirements) General Debate John Slinger Rugby Lab	John Slinger Rugby Lab	View
14 Apr 2026 (6 debates)
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Ministerial Statement Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
Knife Crime Ministerial Statement Sarah Jones Croydon Central Lab	Sarah Jones Croydon Central Lab	View
Online Safety Bill - Lords amendment 263 and related amendments Bill Debate Sarah Jones Croydon Central Lab	Sarah Jones Croydon Central Lab	View
Dualling of the A21 Adjournment Debate Kieran Mullan Bexhill and Battle Con	Kieran Mullan Bexhill and Battle Con	View
Crime and Policing Bill (Ways and Means) General Debate Andy McDonald Middlesbrough Lab	Andy McDonald Middlesbrough Lab	View
Type 1 Diabetes Screening (Children) General Debate Sarah Bool Glasgow North West Con	Sarah Bool Glasgow North West Con	View
13 Apr 2026 (7 debates)
North Atlantic Submarine Activity Ministerial Statement Alistair Carns Constituency Lab	Alistair Carns Constituency Lab	View
Middle East Ministerial Statement Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	View
Southport Inquiry Ministerial Statement Shabana Mahmood Birmingham, Ladywood Lab	Shabana Mahmood Birmingham, Ladywood Lab	View
Diego Garcia Treaty and associated Bill Bill Debate Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	View
Young Cancer Patients: Experiences and Outcomes Adjournment Debate Steve Yemm Mansfield Lab	Steve Yemm Mansfield Lab	View
Point of Order General Debate None	None	View
Backbench Business General Debate Gregory Stafford Farnham Con	Gregory Stafford Farnham Con	View
March - 23-26 Mar (19 debates)
Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026)
26 Mar 2026 (8 debates)
National Savings & Investments Ministerial Statement Torsten Bell Constituency Lab	Torsten Bell Constituency Lab	View
Local Government Reorganisation Ministerial Statement Alison McGovern Wirral South Lab	Alison McGovern Wirral South Lab	View
Coastal Erosion Ministerial Statement Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Suffolk Coastal Lab	Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Suffolk Coastal Lab	View
Palliative Care Ministerial Statement Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	View
Resident Doctors: Industrial Action Ministerial Statement Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
Lucy Letby Case: Conduct of Cheshire Police Adjournment Debate Nusrat Ghani Wealden Con	Nusrat Ghani Wealden Con	View
Gurkha Veterans General Debate Cameron Thomas Constituency Lib Dem	Cameron Thomas Constituency Lib Dem	View
Backbench Business General Debate Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab	Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab	View
25 Mar 2026 (3 debates)
Foreign Financial Influence and Interference: UK Politics Ministerial Statement Steve Reed Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
Criminal Justice Bill - After Clause 14 - Duty to inform victims and families of the unduly lenient ... Bill Debate None	None	View
Nuclear Test Veterans Adjournment Debate Rebecca Long-Bailey Salford and Eccles Lab	Rebecca Long-Bailey Salford and Eccles Lab	View
24 Mar 2026 (6 debates)
Middle East: Economic Update Ministerial Statement Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	View
Coastal Communities: Start Bay Adjournment Debate Caroline Voaden South Devon Lib Dem	Caroline Voaden South Devon Lib Dem	View
Defence General Debate James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
Personal Protective Equipment (Inclusive Standards) General Debate Kirsteen Sullivan Bathgate Labour (Co-op)	Kirsteen Sullivan Bathgate Labour (Co-op)	View
Points of Order General Debate None	None	View
Opposition Day General Debate None	None	View
23 Mar 2026 (2 debates)
Hatzola Ambulance Attack Ministerial Statement Dan Jarvis Barnsley Central Lab	Dan Jarvis Barnsley Central Lab	View
Middle East Ministerial Statement John Healey Wentworth and Dearne Lab	John Healey Wentworth and Dearne Lab	View

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