House of Commons Debates
4595 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 - 07-20 Jan (40 debates) | ||
| January - 07-20 Jan (40 debates) | ||
| 20 Jan 2025 (6 debates) | ||
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New Hospital Programme Review 2025-01-20
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting Lab Lab | View |
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Crewe Railway Station 2025-01-20
Adjournment Debate
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Connor Naismith Crewe and Nantwich Lab | View |
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Points of Order 2025-01-20
General Debate
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None | View |
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Office for Value for Money 2025-01-20
General Debate
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Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Lab/Co-op | View |
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Global Combat Air Programme 2025-01-20
General Debate
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Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi Slough Lab | View |
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Obesity Food and Diet 2025-01-20
General Debate
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Simon Opher Stroud Lab | View |
| 16 Jan 2025 (6 debates) | ||
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Middle East 2025-01-16
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Mr David Lammy | View |
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Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse 2025-01-16
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper Labour Lab | View |
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UK Air Defence 2025-01-16
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con | View |
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Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency 2025-01-16
General Debate
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | View |
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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 |
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Covid-19 Inquiry 2025-01-16
General Debate
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Pat McFadden Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Lab | View |
| 15 Jan 2025 (7 debates) | ||
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Higher Education Regulatory Approach 2025-01-15
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Education
Bridget Phillipson
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The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson | View |
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Health and Social Care Winter Update 2025-01-15
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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Local Government Reorganisation 2025-01-15
Urgent Question
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David Simmonds Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Con | View |
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Foot and Mouth Disease 2025-01-15
Urgent Question
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Neil Hudson Epping Forest Con | View |
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Endometriosis Women in the Workplace 2025-01-15
Adjournment Debate
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Gill Furniss Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough Lab | View |
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Youth Mobility Scheme (EU Countries) 2025-01-15
General Debate
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James MacCleary Lewes LD | View |
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Point of Order 2025-01-15
General Debate
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None | View |
| 14 Jan 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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Drones High-security Prisons 2025-01-14
Urgent Question
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Robert Jenrick Newark Con | View |
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Education Provision South Buckinghamshire 2025-01-14
Adjournment Debate
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Joy Morrissey Beaconsfield Con | View |
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Community Energy (Review) 2025-01-14
General Debate
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Joe Morris Hexham Lab | View |
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UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue 2025-01-14
General Debate
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Rachel Reeves Sheffield Central Lab | View |
| 13 Jan 2025 (7 debates) | ||
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Artificial Intelligence Opportunities Action Plan 2025-01-13
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle | View |
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Live Events Ticketing Resale and Pricing Practices 2025-01-13
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism Chris Bryant Labour Lab | View |
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Sudan US Determination of Genocide 2025-01-13
Urgent Question
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
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Gas Storage Levels 2025-01-13
Urgent Question
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Andrew Bowie West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Con | View |
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Sixth-form College Strikes Sussex 2025-01-13
Adjournment Debate
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Alison Bennett Mid Sussex LD | View |
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Developing AI Capacity and Expertise in UK Defence 2025-01-13
General Debate
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Emma Lewell-Buck South Shields Lab | View |
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Hospice and Palliative Care 2025-01-13
General Debate
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Paul Kohler Wimbledon LD | View |
| 09 Jan 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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Public Finances Borrowing Costs 2025-01-09
Urgent Question
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
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Debt Advice Services 2025-01-09
Adjournment Debate
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Stella Creasy Walthamstow Lab/Co-op | View |
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Violence against Women and Girls 2025-01-09
General Debate
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Alex Davies-Jones Constituency Lab | View |
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Business of the House 2025-01-09
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 08 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Trial of Lucy Letby 2025-01-08
Adjournment Debate
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David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con | View |
| 07 Jan 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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Pro-democracy Campaigners Arrests 2025-01-07
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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Northern Gaza 2025-01-07
Urgent Question
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Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon LD | View |
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Road Safety 2025-01-07
Adjournment Debate
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Andy MacNae Rossendale and Darwen Lab | View |
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Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) 2025-01-07
General Debate
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Alex McIntyre Gloucester Lab | View |
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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 - 18-19 Dec (10 debates) | ||
| December - 18-19 Dec (10 debates) | ||
| 19 Dec 2024 (7 debates) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Harland & Wolff
Ministerial Statement
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Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Syria
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Hospice Funding
Ministerial Statement
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | View |
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Service Accommodation
Ministerial Statement
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | View |
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MV Ruby: Safety
Adjournment Debate
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Rupert Lowe Great Yarmouth Ind | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| 18 Dec 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement
Ministerial Statement
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Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
Ministerial Statement
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Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab | View |
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Winter Preparedness
Ministerial Statement
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | View |