House of Commons Debates

4855 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
2025 - 02-17 Jun (50 debates)
June - 02-17 Jun (50 debates)
Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025)
17 Jun 2025 (1 debate)
Registration of Births (Inclusion of Deceased Parents) 2025-06-17 General Debate Jen Craft Thurrock Lab	Jen Craft Thurrock Lab	View
16 Jun 2025 (6 debates)
Child Sexual Exploitation Casey Report 2025-06-16 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper	The Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper	View
Iran-Israel Conflict 2025-06-16 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Mr David Lammy	The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Mr David Lammy	View
Animal Experiments Medical Research 2025-06-16 Adjournment Debate Irene Campbell North Ayrshire and Arran Lab	Irene Campbell North Ayrshire and Arran Lab	View
Windrush Day 2025 2025-06-16 General Debate Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab	View
Air India Plane Crash 2025-06-16 General Debate None	None	View
Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme 2025-06-16 General Debate Lucy Powell Manchester Central Lab	Lucy Powell Manchester Central Lab	View
12 Jun 2025 (6 debates)
Spending Review Health and Social Care 2025-06-12 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Secondary Care Karin Smyth	The Minister for Secondary Care Karin Smyth	View
Gibraltar 2025-06-12 Ministerial Statement David Lammy Labour Lab	David Lammy Labour Lab	View
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 2025-06-12 Adjournment Debate Chris McDonald Stockton North Lab	Chris McDonald Stockton North Lab	View
SEND Funding 2025-06-12 General Debate Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	Graham Stuart Beverley and Holderness Con	View
Covid Fifth Anniversary 2025-06-12 General Debate James Asser West Ham and Beckton Lab	James Asser West Ham and Beckton Lab	View
Industrial Strategy 2025-06-12 General Debate Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab	View
11 Jun 2025 (4 debates)
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill 2025-06-11 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander Labour Lab	The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander Labour Lab	View
British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme 2025-06-11 Adjournment Debate Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform	Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform	View
Letter Boxes (Positioning) 2025-06-11 General Debate Anneliese Midgley Knowsley Lab	Anneliese Midgley Knowsley Lab	View
Spending Review 2025 2025-06-11 General Debate Rachel Reeves Lincoln Lab	Rachel Reeves Lincoln Lab	View
10 Jun 2025 (6 debates)
Nuclear Power Investment 2025-06-10 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband	The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband	View
Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] 2025-06-10 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms Chris Bryant	The Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms Chris Bryant	View
Grenfell Tower Fire Eighth Anniversary 2025-06-10 Adjournment Debate Joe Powell Kensington and Bayswater Lab	Joe Powell Kensington and Bayswater Lab	View
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories 2025-06-10 General Debate Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	View
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025-06-10 General Debate Freddie van Mierlo Henley and Thame LD	Freddie van Mierlo Henley and Thame LD	View
Freedom of Expression (Religion or Belief System) 2025-06-10 General Debate Nick Timothy West Suffolk Con	Nick Timothy West Suffolk Con	View
09 Jun 2025 (4 debates)
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025-06-09 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook Labour Lab	The Minister for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook Labour Lab	View
Chinese Embassy Development 2025-06-09 Urgent Question Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con	Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con	View
Breast Cancer Screening Bassetlaw 2025-06-09 Adjournment Debate Jo White Bassetlaw Lab	Jo White Bassetlaw Lab	View
Winter Fuel Payment 2025-06-09 General Debate Torsten Bell England Con	Torsten Bell England Con	View
05 Jun 2025 (6 debates)
Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy 2025-06-05 Adjournment Debate Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con	Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con	View
Free School Meals 2025-06-05 General Debate Stephen Morgan Fratton Con	Stephen Morgan Fratton Con	View
Criminal Cases Review Commission Leadership 2025-06-05 General Debate Andy Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab	Andy Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab	View
Governing the Marine Environment 2025-06-05 General Debate Toby Perkins Chesterfield Lab	Toby Perkins Chesterfield Lab	View
Battery Energy Storage Sites Safety Regulations 2025-06-05 General Debate John Milne Horsham LD	John Milne Horsham LD	View
Bank Closures and Banking Hubs 2025-06-05 General Debate Ian Lavery Blyth and Ashington Lab	Ian Lavery Blyth and Ashington Lab	View
04 Jun 2025 (5 debates)
Street Parking on Estates Bracknell Forest 2025-06-04 Adjournment Debate Peter Swallow Bracknell Lab	Peter Swallow Bracknell Lab	View
Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories 2025-06-04 General Debate Hamish Falconer Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Lab	Hamish Falconer Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Lab	View
Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] 2025-06-04 General Debate Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Lab/Co-op	Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Lab/Co-op	View
Regional Growth 2025-06-04 General Debate Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Gaza (Independent Public Inquiry) 2025-06-04 General Debate Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind	Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind	View
03 Jun 2025 (6 debates)
Armed Forces Commissioner Bill 2025-06-03 Ministerial Statement The Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard	The Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard	View
Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] 2025-06-03 Urgent Question Chris Bryant Knowsley Lab	Chris Bryant Knowsley Lab	View
Thames Water 2025-06-03 Urgent Question Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con	View
Yeovil Hospital Maternity Unit 2025-06-03 Adjournment Debate Adam Dance Yeovil LD	Adam Dance Yeovil LD	View
Royal Fleet Auxiliary (Report on Commissioner) 2025-06-03 General Debate Jayne Kirkham Truro and Falmouth Lab/Co-op	Jayne Kirkham Truro and Falmouth Lab/Co-op	View
Dementia Care 2025-06-03 General Debate Caroline Voaden South Devon LD	Caroline Voaden South Devon LD	View
02 Jun 2025 (6 debates)
Strategic Defence Review 2025-06-02 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Defence John Healey Labour Lab	The Secretary of State for Defence John Healey Labour Lab	View
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords] 2025-06-02 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander	The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander	View
UK Nuclear Deterrent 2025-06-02 Urgent Question Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi Slough Lab	Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi Slough Lab	View
Government Announcements 2025-06-02 Urgent Question Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
Arms and Military Cargo Export Controls Israel 2025-06-02 Adjournment Debate Steve Witherden Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr Lab	Steve Witherden Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr Lab	View
Speaker’s Statement 2025-06-02 General Debate None	None	View

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