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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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2026 - 04-23 Mar (50 debates)
March - 04-23 Mar (50 debates)
Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026)
23 Mar 2026 (3 debates)
Smoking Health Etc (England) Bill - Clause 1 and related Lords amendments Bill Debate Sharon Hodgson Washington and Sunderland West Lab	Sharon Hodgson Washington and Sunderland West Lab	View
Pensions Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate None	None	View
Rail Connections to London: Rural Towns Adjournment Debate Julia Buckley Shrewsbury Lab	Julia Buckley Shrewsbury Lab	View
19 Mar 2026 (7 debates)
International Development Ministerial Statement Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab	Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab	View
National Security Strategy, Political Finance and Foreign Influence Ministerial Statement Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	View
Community Mental Health Services Ministerial Statement Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	View
Pre-1997 Pensions: Discretionary Increases Adjournment Debate Luke Akehurst North Durham Lab	Luke Akehurst North Durham Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Luke Murphy Basingstoke Lab	Luke Murphy Basingstoke Lab	View
Online Harms General Debate Ian Sollom Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem	Ian Sollom Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem	View
UK Steel Strategy General Debate Peter Kyle Hove Lab	Peter Kyle Hove Lab	View
18 Mar 2026 (5 debates)
Flooding: Rural Communities Adjournment Debate Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	View
Menstrual and Gynaecological Health General Debate Abena Oppong-Asare Harrow East Lab	Abena Oppong-Asare Harrow East Lab	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
Fuel Duty General Debate Richard Holden Stroud Con	Richard Holden Stroud Con	View
Student Loans General Debate None	None	View
17 Mar 2026 (5 debates)
Youth Unemployment Ministerial Statement Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	View
Meningitis Outbreak Ministerial Statement Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
Middle East Ministerial Statement Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab	Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab	View
Isles of Scilly: Transport Adjournment Debate Andrew George St Ives Lib Dem	Andrew George St Ives Lib Dem	View
Clinical Negligence General Debate Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab	Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab	View
16 Mar 2026 (5 debates)
GP Contract Ministerial Statement Stephen Kinnock Aberavon Lab	Stephen Kinnock Aberavon Lab	View
Heating Oil Support Ministerial Statement Martin McCluskey Constituency Lab	Martin McCluskey Constituency Lab	View
Strait of Hormuz Ministerial Statement Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	View
Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address Ministerial Statement Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Asbestos-related Lung Cancer: Compensation Act 2006 Adjournment Debate Douglas McAllister West Dunbartonshire Lab	Douglas McAllister West Dunbartonshire Lab	View
12 Mar 2026 (3 debates)
Fire Station Closures Adjournment Debate Brian Mathew Melksham and Devizes Lib Dem	Brian Mathew Melksham and Devizes Lib Dem	View
Defending Democracy Taskforce General Debate Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker	View
International Women’s Day General Debate Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op)	Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op)	View
11 Mar 2026 (5 debates)
Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address Motion Ministerial Statement Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Protest Policing Ministerial Statement Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab	Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab	View
Royal Mail: Universal Service Obligation Ministerial Statement Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab	Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab	View
Commonwealth Day 2026 Adjournment Debate Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	View
Lord Advocate General Debate John Cooper Dumfries and Galloway Con	John Cooper Dumfries and Galloway Con	View
10 Mar 2026 (3 debates)
Digital ID: Public Consultation Ministerial Statement Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Extreme Climate and Weather Events: National Resilience Adjournment Debate Jayne Kirkham Truro and Falmouth Labour (Co-op)	Jayne Kirkham Truro and Falmouth Labour (Co-op)	View
Domestic Abuse (Pets) General Debate Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab	Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab	View
09 Mar 2026 (5 debates)
Social Cohesion Action Plan Ministerial Statement Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
Middle East: Defence Ministerial Statement John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	View
Immigration Policy Ministerial Statement Alex Norris Nottingham North and Kimberley Labour (Co-op)	Alex Norris Nottingham North and Kimberley Labour (Co-op)	View
Middle East: Economic Update Ministerial Statement Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	View
Funeral Directors: Regulation Adjournment Debate Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con	View
05 Mar 2026 (5 debates)
Energy Markets Ministerial Statement Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	View
Consular Assistance Ministerial Statement Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	View
Women’s Health Strategy: Endometriosis and Fibroids Adjournment Debate Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab	Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab	View
Palliative Care General Debate Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op)	View
Backbench Business General Debate Jas Athwal Ilford South Lab	Jas Athwal Ilford South Lab	View
04 Mar 2026 (4 debates)
China: Foreign Interference Arrests Ministerial Statement Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab	View
St Piran’s Day Adjournment Debate Perran Moon Camborne and Redruth Lab	Perran Moon Camborne and Redruth Lab	View
Estimates Day General Debate Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	View
Supplementary Estimates 2025-26 General Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View

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