House of Commons Debates
685 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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| 2026 - 08-26 Jan (5 debates) | ||
| January - 08-26 Jan (5 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 26 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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NHS Urgent Care Staffordshire 2026-01-26
Adjournment Debate
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Josh Newbury Cannock Chase Lab | View |
| 22 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2026-01-22
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 20 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Glaucoma Care (England) 2026-01-20
General Debate
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Shockat Adam Leicester South Ind | View |
| 15 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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End-of-life Ministry 2026-01-15
General Debate
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Anna Dixon Shipley Lab | View |
| 08 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2026-01-08
General Debate
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | View |
| 2025 - 17 Jun - 18 Dec (45 debates) | ||
| December - 01-18 Dec (10 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 18 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2025-12-18
General Debate
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | View |
| 16 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2025-12-16
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury 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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Sudden Cardiac Death in Young People 2025-12-15
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Vince Harlow Lab/Co-op | View |
| 10 Dec 2025 (2 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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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 (1 debate) | ||
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Mental Health Bill [Lords] 2025-12-08
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Care
Stephen Kinnock
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The Minister for Care Stephen Kinnock | View |
| 02 Dec 2025 (2 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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Domestic Energy Efficiency (Call for Evidence) 2025-12-02
General Debate
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Simon Opher Stroud Lab | View |
| 01 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Office for Budget Responsibility Forecasts 2025-12-01
General Debate
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James Murray Constituency Lab | View |
| November - 05-25 Nov (5 debates) | ||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | ||
| 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 (2 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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International Men’s Day 2025-11-20
General Debate
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Josh Newbury Cannock Chase Lab | View |
| 17 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Clive Treacey Safety Checklist 2025-11-17
Adjournment Debate
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Dave Robertson Lichfield Lab | View |
| 05 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Drug-related Deaths 2025-11-05
Adjournment Debate
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Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab | View |
| October - 13-30 Oct (11 debates) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 30 Oct 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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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 |
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Infected Blood Compensation Scheme 2025-10-30
General Debate
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None | View |
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Ageing and End-of-life Care 2025-10-30
General Debate
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | View |
| 28 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Support for Disabled Veterans 2025-10-28
Adjournment Debate
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Liz Jarvis Eastleigh LD | View |
| 27 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Regulation and Inspection of Funeral Services 2025-10-27
Adjournment Debate
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Simon Hoare North Dorset Con | View |
| 22 Oct 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Procurement, Slavery and Human Trafficking Regulations NHS 2025-10-22
General Debate
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Zubir Ahmed Glasgow South West Con | View |
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Perinatal Mental Health Assessments 2025-10-22
General Debate
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Laura Kyrke-Smith Aylesbury 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 (1 debate) | ||
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Jhoots Pharmacy 2025-10-15
Urgent Question
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Edward Morello West Dorset LD | View |
| 13 Oct 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Glasgow Safer Drug Consumption Facility 2025-10-13
General Debate
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Patricia Ferguson Glasgow West Lab | View |
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Baby Loss 2025-10-13
General Debate
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Andy MacNae Rossendale and Darwen Lab | View |
| September - 03-11 Sep (4 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 11 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Biosecurity at the Border Britain’s Illegal Meat Crisis 2025-09-11
General Debate
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland LD | View |
| 10 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Urgent Care Centres Hillingdon 2025-09-10
Adjournment Debate
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David Simmonds Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Con | View |
| 03 Sep 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Diabetes in Sport 2025-09-03
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Bloore Redditch Lab | View |
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Methanol Poisoning (Travel Advice) 2025-09-03
General Debate
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Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con | View |
| July - 01-22 Jul (8 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| 22 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Crown Immunity (Prisons) 2025-07-22
General Debate
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Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab | View |
| 21 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report 2025-07-21
General Debate
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Constituency Con | View |
| 17 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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NHS Pensions Frontline Patient Care 2025-07-17
Urgent Question
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Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con | View |
| 10 Jul 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Resident Doctors Industrial Action 2025-07-10
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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Children’s Health 2025-07-10
General Debate
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Simon Opher Stroud Lab | View |
| 08 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Government Resilience Action Plan 2025-07-08
General Debate
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Pat McFadden Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Lab | View |
| 03 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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NHS 10-Year Plan 2025-07-03
Ministerial Statement
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Wes Streeting Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Lab | View |
| 01 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Infant Feeding 2025-07-01
Adjournment Debate
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Jess Brown-Fuller Chichester LD | View |
| June - 17-30 Jun (7 debates) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 30 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Rare Cancers Bill (Money) 2025-06-30
General Debate
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None | 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 |
| 24 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Department of Health and Social Care 2025-06-24
General Debate
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Paulette Hamilton Birmingham Erdington Lab | View |
| 23 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Access to GPs 2025-06-23
Adjournment Debate
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Alex Easton North Down Ind | View |
| 19 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Incontinence 2025-06-19
General Debate
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Sonia Kumar Dudley Lab | View |
| 18 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Post-industrial Towns 2025-06-18
Adjournment Debate
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Jo White Bassetlaw Lab | View |
| 17 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Prostate Cancer Treatment 2025-06-17
Adjournment Debate
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Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab | View |