House of Commons Debates
302 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 - 02 Apr (29 debates) | ||
| April - 01-02 Apr (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | ||
| 02 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Whiplash Injury Compensation 2025-04-02
General Debate
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Nicholas Dakin Don Valley Con | View |
| 01 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Foreign Influence Registration Scheme 2025-04-01
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis Labour Lab | View |
| March - 03-27 Mar (4 debates) | ||
| 27 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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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 |
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Modern Slavery Act 2015 10th Anniversary 2025-03-27
General Debate
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Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con | View |
| 17 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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G7 2025-03-17
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Lab | View |
| 03 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine 2025-03-03
General Debate
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
| February - 04-26 Feb (9 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025) | ||
| 26 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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British Indian Ocean Territory 2025-02-26
General Debate
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
| 25 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Defence and Security 2025-02-25
General Debate
The Prime Minister
Keir Starmer
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The Prime Minister Keir Starmer | View |
| 24 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine 2025-02-24
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Labour Lab | View |
| 13 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Ukraine 2025-02-13
Urgent Question
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
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Infected Blood Compensation Scheme 2025-02-13
General Debate
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab | View |
| 11 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Clonoe Inquest 2025-02-11
Urgent Question
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David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con | View |
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Arbitration Bill [Lords] 2025-02-11
General Debate
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Nicholas Dakin Hornchurch and Upminster Lab | View |
| 04 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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National Insurance Contributions 2025-02-04
General Debate
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James Murray Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Con | View |
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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 (14 debates) | ||
| 29 Jan 2025 (3 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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Growing the UK Economy 2025-01-29
General Debate
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
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Arbitration Bill [Lords] 2025-01-29
General Debate
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Nicholas Dakin Scunthorpe Lab | View |
| 27 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Fiscal Policy Defence Spending 2025-01-27
Urgent Question
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 23 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2025-01-23
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 22 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Russian Maritime Activity and UK Response 2025-01-22
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Defence John Healey Labour Lab | View |
| 21 Jan 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Stourport Relief Road Fund 2025-01-21
Adjournment Debate
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Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con | View |
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Environmental Protection 2025-01-21
General Debate
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Mary Creagh Wakefield Lab | View |
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Armed Forces Commissioner Bill 2025-01-21
General Debate
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Helen Maguire Epsom and Ewell LD | View |
| 20 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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UK-Ukraine 100-year Partnership 2025-01-20
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Mr David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
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Global Combat Air Programme 2025-01-20
General Debate
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Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi Slough Lab | View |
| 16 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Air Defence 2025-01-16
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con | View |
| 13 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 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 - 22 Oct - 19 Dec (21 debates) | ||
| December - 03-19 Dec (9 debates) | ||
| 19 Dec 2024 (4 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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Service Accommodation
Ministerial Statement
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| 17 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Off-road Bikes (Police Powers)
General Debate
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Luke Akehurst North Durham Lab | View |
| 11 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Border Security: Collaboration
Ministerial Statement
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Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab | View |
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Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects and Local Road Networks
Adjournment Debate
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Calum Miller Bicester and Woodstock Lib Dem | View |
| 09 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Syria
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
| 03 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | View |
| November - 04-20 Nov (9 debates) | ||
| 20 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Defence Programmes Developments
Ministerial Statement
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |
| 19 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine: 1,000 Days
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
| 18 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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The Armed Forces Bill - Clause 1: Establishment of the Armed Forces Commissioner
Bill Debate
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |
| 14 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Aircraft Noise: Local Communities
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem | View |
| 13 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Representation of the People
General Debate
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Rushanara Ali Bethnal Green and Stepney Lab | View |
| 12 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Pubs Code: Guest Beers
Adjournment Debate
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Julie Minns Carlisle Lab | View |
| 11 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Defence: 2.5% GDP Spending Commitment
Ministerial Statement
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |
| 05 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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NHS Dentistry: Rural Areas
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Gibson Chippenham Lib Dem | View |
| 04 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Newport Chartist Commemorations: Strengthening Democracy
Adjournment Debate
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Jessica Morden Newport East Lab | View |
| October - 22-29 Oct (3 debates) | ||
| 29 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Sudan
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 28 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Remembrance and Veterans
General Debate
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |
| 22 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |