House of Commons Debates
356 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 - 07 Jan - 30 Jun (29 debates) | ||
| June - 05-30 Jun (7 debates) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 30 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery 2025-06-30
General Debate
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Michael Shanks Constituency Con | View |
| 26 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Floating Solar Panels 2025-06-26
Adjournment Debate
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Lincoln Jopp Spelthorne Con | View |
| 25 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Haemochromatosis Screening 2025-06-25
Adjournment Debate
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Torcuil Crichton Na h-Eileanan an Iar Lab | View |
| 11 Jun 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill 2025-06-11
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander Labour Lab | View |
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Spending Review 2025 2025-06-11
General Debate
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Rachel Reeves Lincoln Lab | View |
| 09 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025-06-09
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook Labour Lab | View |
| 05 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Battery Energy Storage Sites Safety Regulations 2025-06-05
General Debate
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John Milne Horsham LD | View |
| May - 01 May (1 debate) | ||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 01 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| April - 02-30 Apr (4 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | ||
| 30 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Energy Grid Resilience 2025-04-30
General Debate
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Michael Shanks Constituency Not Given Con | View |
| 29 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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River Thames Unauthorised Mooring 2025-04-29
Adjournment Debate
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Monica Harding Esher and Walton LD | View |
| 08 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Energy (Social Tariff) 2025-04-08
General Debate
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Polly Billington East Thanet Lab | View |
| 02 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Onshore Wind and Solar Generation 2025-04-02
General Debate
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Michael Shanks South Dorset Con | View |
| March - 06-25 Mar (7 debates) | ||
| 25 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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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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Regulators (Growth Objective) 2025-03-25
General Debate
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Luke Murphy Basingstoke Lab | View |
| 24 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 13 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Farming 2025-03-13
General Debate
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland LD | View |
| 12 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Sustainable Farming Incentive 2025-03-12
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs Daniel Zeichner Labour Lab | View |
| 11 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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North Sea Vessel Collision 2025-03-11
General Debate
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Mike Kane Liverpool, West Derby Lab | View |
| 06 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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North Sea Energy 2025-03-06
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Industry Sarah Jones Lab Lab | View |
| February - 10-26 Feb (3 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025) | ||
| 26 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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British Indian Ocean Territory 2025-02-26
General Debate
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
| 25 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Warm Home Discount 2025-02-25
General Debate
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None | View |
| 10 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Rosebank and Jackdaw Oilfields 2025-02-10
Urgent Question
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Andrew Bowie West Aberdeanshire and Kincardine Con | View |
| January - 07-30 Jan (7 debates) | ||
| 30 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2025-01-30
General Debate
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Joy Morrissey Beaconsfield Con | View |
| 28 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Airport Expansion 2025-01-28
Urgent Question
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Siân Berry Brighton Pavilion Green | View |
| 27 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Storm Éowyn 2025-01-27
General Debate
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Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab | View |
| 23 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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ECO4 and Insulation Schemes 2025-01-23
General Debate
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Miatta Fahnbulleh Energy Security and Net Zero Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 21 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Environmental Protection 2025-01-21
General Debate
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Mary Creagh Wakefield Lab | View |
| 14 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Community Energy (Review) 2025-01-14
General Debate
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Joe Morris Hexham Lab | View |
| 07 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Crown Estate Bill [Lords] 2025-01-07
General Debate
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Darren Jones Birmingham, Hall Green Lab | View |
| 2024 - 18 Jul - 16 Dec (21 debates) | ||
| December - 06-16 Dec (3 debates) | ||
| 16 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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United Front Work Department
Ministerial Statement
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab | View |
| 09 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Waste and Recycling
Adjournment Debate
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Matt Vickers Stockton West Con | View |
| 06 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Spray Foam Insulation: Property Value
Adjournment Debate
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Tom Gordon Harrogate and Knaresborough Lib Dem | View |
| November - 06-26 Nov (7 debates) | ||
| 26 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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COP29
Ministerial Statement
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Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab | View |
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Coastal Infrastructure: Scotland
Adjournment Debate
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Graeme Downie Dunfermline and Dollar Lab | View |
| 21 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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G20 and COP29 Summits
Ministerial Statement
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
| 14 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Aircraft Noise: Local Communities
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem | View |
| 13 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Chagos Islands
Ministerial Statement
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Environmental Protection
General Debate
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Mary Creagh Coventry East Lab | View |
| 06 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale)
General Debate
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Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem | View |
| October - 07-29 Oct (6 debates) | ||
| 29 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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The Great British Energy Bill - Clause 5 and related amendments
Bill Debate
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Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab | View |
| 28 Oct 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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International Engagement
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
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China: Human Rights and Sanctions
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
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Agricultural Land: Protection
Adjournment Debate
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Laura Kyrke-Smith Aylesbury Lab | View |
| 17 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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International Investment Summit
General Debate
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Emma Reynolds Wycombe Lab | View |
| 07 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage
Ministerial Statement
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Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab | View |
| September - 03 Sep (1 debate) | ||
| 03 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Contracts for Difference
Ministerial Statement
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Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab | View |
| July - 18-30 Jul (4 debates) | ||
| 30 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Food Security
Adjournment Debate
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John Hayes South Holland and The Deepings Con | View |
| 26 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Making Britain a Clean Energy Superpower
General Debate
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Michael Shanks Rutherglen Lab | View |
| 25 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Convention on Biological Diversity
Adjournment Debate
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Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab | View |
| 18 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Clean Energy Superpower Mission
Ministerial Statement
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Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab | View |