House of Commons Debates
4676 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 - 07-14 Jan (21 debates) | ||
| January - 07-14 Jan (21 debates) | ||
| 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 - 12-19 Dec (29 debates) | ||
| December - 12-19 Dec (29 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 (10 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 |
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British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty
Ministerial Statement
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Post Office Redress and Funding
Ministerial Statement
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Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association Bill
Bill Debate
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) | View |
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The Ukraine Recovery Act 2024 - Clause 1 and New clause 1
Bill Debate
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Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con | View |
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The Lords Spiritual (Women) Act 2015 Extension Bill - Clause 1 - Extension of the Lords Spiritual (W...
Bill Debate
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Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab | View |
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Internet Service Providers and Suicide-related Content
Adjournment Debate
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Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab | View |
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Office of the Whistleblower
General Debate
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Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 17 Dec 2024 (4 debates) | ||
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Women’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO Report
Ministerial Statement
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Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab | View |
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Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (Amendment) Bill - New Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire Lib Dem | View |
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BBC Charter Review
Adjournment Debate
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Gregory Campbell East Londonderry DUP | View |
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Off-road Bikes (Police Powers)
General Debate
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Luke Akehurst North Durham Lab | View |
| 16 Dec 2024 (5 debates) | ||
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Royal Mail Takeover
Ministerial Statement
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Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab | View |
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English Devolution
Ministerial Statement
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Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op) | View |
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United Front Work Department
Ministerial Statement
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab | View |
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The Water (Special Measures) Bill - Not specified in the provided text
Bill Debate
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Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Victims of Sexual Violence: Court Delays
Adjournment Debate
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Mary Glindon Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend Lab | View |
| 12 Dec 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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Qualifications Reform Review
Ministerial Statement
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Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab | View |
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Prison Capacity Strategy
Ministerial Statement
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Alex Davies-Jones Pontypridd Lab | View |
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Building Homes
Ministerial Statement
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Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab | View |