House of Commons Debates
898 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 - 16 Sep - 17 Dec (50 debates) | ||
| December - 01-17 Dec (14 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 17 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill 2025-12-17
General Debate
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Torsten Bell Constituency Unstated Con | View |
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Youth Services 2025-12-17
General Debate
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Natasha Irons Croydon East Lab | View |
| 15 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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NHS Winter Preparedness 2025-12-15
Urgent Question
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Stuart Andrew Daventry Con | View |
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Employment Rights Bill 2025-12-15
General Debate
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Kate Dearden Halifax Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 10 Dec 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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Resident Doctors Industrial Action 2025-12-10
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Wes Streeting
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The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting | View |
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Cammell Laird Workers’ Imprisonment Public Inquiry 2025-12-10
Adjournment Debate
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Kim Johnson Liverpool Riverside Lab | View |
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Seasonal Work 2025-12-10
General Debate
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Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con | View |
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Conduct of the Chancellor of the Exchequer 2025-12-10
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 08 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Self-employed Adoptive Parents Statutory Support 2025-12-08
Adjournment Debate
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Rebecca Smith South West Devon Con | View |
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Employment Rights Bill 2025-12-08
General Debate
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Kate Dearden Constituency Con | View |
| 02 Dec 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Budget Resolutions 2025-12-02
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Wes Streeting
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The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting | View |
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Government Procurement 2025-12-02
Adjournment Debate
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Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab | View |
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Angiolini Inquiry 2025-12-02
General Debate
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None | View |
| 01 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Budget Resolutions 2025-12-01
Ministerial Statement
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Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband Labour Lab | View |
| November - 03-27 Nov (21 debates) | ||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | ||
| 27 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Budget Resolutions 2025-11-27
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 26 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Budget Resolutions 2025-11-26
General Debate
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Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con | View |
| 25 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Uckfield Community Hospital Surgical Unit 2025-11-25
Adjournment Debate
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Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con | View |
| 20 Nov 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Children with Serious Neurological Conditions 2025-11-20
Adjournment Debate
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James Asser West Ham and Beckton Lab | View |
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Reoffending Rehabilitation in Prisons 2025-11-20
General Debate
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Andy Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab | View |
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International Men’s Day 2025-11-20
General Debate
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Josh Newbury Cannock Chase Lab | View |
| 18 Nov 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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ExxonMobil Mossmorran 2025-11-18
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Industry Chris McDonald Lab Lab | View |
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China Espionage Government Security Response 2025-11-18
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Security
Dan Jarvis
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis | View |
| 17 Nov 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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Asylum Policy 2025-11-17
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for the Home Department
Shabana Mahmood
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The Secretary of State for the Home Department Shabana Mahmood | View |
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Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Power Station Wylfa 2025-11-17
Urgent Question
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Llinos Medi Ynys Môn PC | View |
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Illegal Waste Organised Crime 2025-11-17
Urgent Question
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Calum Miller Bicester and Woodstock LD | View |
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Clive Treacey Safety Checklist 2025-11-17
Adjournment Debate
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Dave Robertson Lichfield Lab | View |
| 12 Nov 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Taxes 2025-11-12
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
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Energy 2025-11-12
General Debate
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Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con | View |
| 11 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Prisoner Releases in Error 2025-11-11
General Debate
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David Lammy Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
| 05 Nov 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2025-11-05
General Debate
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Andrew Western Work and Pensions Minister Lab | View |
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Employment Rights Bill 2025-11-05
General Debate
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Kate Dearden Dewsbury Con | View |
| 04 Nov 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Welfare Spending 2025-11-04
General Debate
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Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con | View |
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Supporting High Streets 2025-11-04
General Debate
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Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con | View |
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Fertility Treatment (Right to Time Off) 2025-11-04
General Debate
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Alice Macdonald Norwich North Lab/Co-op | View |
| 03 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Care Leavers 2025-11-03
Adjournment Debate
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Sally Jameson Doncaster Central Lab/Co-op | View |
| October - 14-30 Oct (12 debates) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 30 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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GP Services Melton and Syston 2025-10-30
Adjournment Debate
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Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con | View |
| 29 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Offshore Wind Supply Chain Tyneside 2025-10-29
Adjournment Debate
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Mary Glindon Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend Lab | View |
| 28 Oct 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Support for Disabled Veterans 2025-10-28
Adjournment Debate
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Liz Jarvis Eastleigh LD | View |
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Stamp Duty Land Tax 2025-10-28
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 27 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Prisoner Release Checks 2025-10-27
General Debate
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David Lammy Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Lab | View |
| 22 Oct 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Personal Statement 2025-10-22
General Debate
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Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab | View |
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Devolution in Scotland 2025-10-22
General Debate
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Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross LD | View |
| 20 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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A50 A500 Corridor 2025-10-20
Adjournment Debate
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Jacob Collier Burton and Uttoxeter Lab | View |
| 16 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Children’s Hospices South-east England 2025-10-16
Adjournment Debate
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Alison Bennett Mid Sussex Liberal Democrats | View |
| 15 Oct 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Jhoots Pharmacy 2025-10-15
Urgent Question
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Edward Morello West Dorset LD | View |
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Work for Serving Prisoners 2025-10-15
Adjournment Debate
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Catherine Atkinson Derby North Lab | View |
| 14 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Mental Health Bill [Lords] 2025-10-14
General Debate
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Zöe Franklin Guildford LD | View |
| September - 16 Sep (3 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 16 Sep 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Police Professional Standards 2025-09-16
Adjournment Debate
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Ben Maguire North Cornwall LD | View |
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Ambassador to the United States 2025-09-16
General Debate
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David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con | View |
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Sentencing Bill 2025-09-16
General Debate
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David Lammy Birkenhead Lab | View |