House of Commons Debates
297 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 - 26 Nov (49 debates) | ||
| November - 05-26 Nov (4 debates) | ||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | ||
| 26 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Grove Park Railway Station 2025-11-26
Adjournment Debate
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Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab | View |
| 19 Nov 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Northwich Railway Station Accessibility 2025-11-19
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Cooper Mid Cheshire Lab | View |
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Driving Without Insurance (Penalties and Enforcement) 2025-11-19
General Debate
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Peter Swallow Bracknell Lab | View |
| 05 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Ferry Services (Integration and Regulation) 2025-11-05
General Debate
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Joe Robertson Isle of Wight East Con | View |
| October - 20-22 Oct (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 22 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Heathrow National Airports Review 2025-10-22
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander Labour Lab | 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 |
| September - 02-11 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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Regional Transport Inequality 2025-09-11
General Debate
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Catherine Atkinson Derby North Lab | View |
| 10 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords] 2025-09-10
General Debate
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Simon Lightwood Constituency Con | View |
| 09 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Accessibility of Railway Stations Dulwich and West Norwood 2025-09-09
Adjournment Debate
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | View |
| 02 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2025-09-02
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner Labour Lab | View |
| July - 03-14 Jul (5 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| 14 Jul 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Condition of Roads Cheshire 2025-07-14
Adjournment Debate
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Aphra Brandreth Chester South and Eddisbury Con | View |
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Future of the Post Office 2025-07-14
General Debate
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Gareth Thomas Wrexham Con | View |
| 10 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Disabled Bus Passes 2025-07-10
Adjournment Debate
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Tom Gordon Harrogate and Knaresborough LD | View |
| 08 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Road and Rail Projects 2025-07-08
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Transport
Heidi Alexander
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander | View |
| 03 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Gravesham River Crossings 2025-07-03
Adjournment Debate
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Lauren Sullivan Gravesham Lab | View |
| June - 02-30 Jun (9 debates) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 30 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Road Safety Powers Parish and Town Councils 2025-06-30
Adjournment Debate
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Sam Rushworth Bishop Auckland Lab | View |
| 25 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Department for Transport 2025-06-25
General Debate
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Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab | View |
| 24 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Speed Cameras Installation Criteria 2025-06-24
Adjournment Debate
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Lisa Smart Hazel Grove LD | View |
| 19 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Infrastructure 10-year Strategy 2025-06-19
General Debate
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Darren Jones Birmingham, Hayes and Harlington Lab | View |
| 18 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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HS2 Reset 2025-06-18
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Transport
Heidi Alexander
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander | View |
| 10 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025-06-10
General Debate
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Freddie van Mierlo Henley and Thame LD | View |
| 04 Jun 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Street Parking on Estates Bracknell Forest 2025-06-04
Adjournment Debate
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Peter Swallow Bracknell Lab | View |
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Regional Growth 2025-06-04
General Debate
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
| 02 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords] 2025-06-02
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Transport
Heidi Alexander
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander | View |
| May - 13-22 May (2 debates) | ||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 22 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Project 2025-05-22
Adjournment Debate
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Markus Campbell-Savours Penrith and Solway Lab | View |
| 13 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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A34 Slip Road Safety (East Ilsley and Beedon) 2025-05-13
General Debate
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Olivia Bailey Reading West and Mid Berkshire Lab | View |
| April - 01-08 Apr (5 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | ||
| 08 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Easter Adjournment 2025-04-08
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| 07 Apr 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Road Maintenance 2025-04-07
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander Labour Lab | View |
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East Midlands Local Authorities and Economic Growth 2025-04-07
Adjournment Debate
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Michael Payne Gedling Lab | View |
| 02 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Driving Licences Zero Emission Vehicles 2025-04-02
General Debate
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Mike Kane North West Durham Lab | View |
| 01 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Transport (Duty to Cooperate) 2025-04-01
General Debate
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Ben Spencer Runnymede and Weybridge Con | View |
| March - 13-31 Mar (5 debates) | ||
| 31 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Croydon Area Remodelling Funding Brighton Mainline 2025-03-31
Adjournment Debate
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Natasha Irons Croydon East Lab | View |
| 27 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Double British Summer Time 2025-03-27
Adjournment Debate
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Alex Mayer Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Lab | View |
| 24 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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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 |
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Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025-03-24
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner Lab Lab | View |
| 13 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2025-03-13
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| February - 04-26 Feb (4 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025) | ||
| 26 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Vehicle Registration Offences (Review) 2025-02-26
General Debate
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Sarah Coombes West Bromwich Lab | View |
| 25 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Doncaster Sheffield Airport 2025-02-25
Adjournment Debate
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Lee Pitcher Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme Lab | View |
| 12 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] 2025-02-12
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle Hove and Portslade Lab | View |
| 04 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Road Traffic (Unlicensed Drivers) 2025-02-04
General Debate
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Will Stone Swindon North Lab | View |
| January - 07-29 Jan (9 debates) | ||
| 29 Jan 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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A432 Badminton Road Bridge 2025-01-29
Adjournment Debate
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Claire Young Thornbury and Yate LD | View |
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Pavement Parking 2025-01-29
General Debate
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Marsha De Cordova Battersea Lab | View |
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Charter for Budget Responsibility 2025-01-29
General Debate
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Darren Jones Birmingham, Hall Green Lab | View |
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Growing the UK Economy 2025-01-29
General Debate
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | 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 |
| 21 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Stourport Relief Road Fund 2025-01-21
Adjournment Debate
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Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con | View |
| 20 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Crewe Railway Station 2025-01-20
Adjournment Debate
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Connor Naismith Crewe and Nantwich Lab | View |
| 16 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2025-01-16
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 07 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Road Safety 2025-01-07
Adjournment Debate
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Andy MacNae Rossendale and Darwen Lab | View |
| 2024 - 19 Dec (1 debate) | ||
| December - 19 Dec (1 debate) | ||
| 19 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |