House of Commons Debates
475 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 - 25 Feb (23 debates) | ||
| February - 05-25 Feb (6 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025) | ||
| 25 Feb 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] 2025...
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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Doncaster Sheffield Airport 2025-02-25
Adjournment Debate
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Lee Pitcher Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme Lab | View |
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Warm Home Discount 2025-02-25
General Debate
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None | View |
| 13 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2025-02-13
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 12 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] 2025-02-12
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle Hove and Portslade Lab | View |
| 05 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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English Devolution and Local Government 2025-02-05
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner Labour Lab | View |
| January - 07-30 Jan (17 debates) | ||
| 30 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Local Post Offices 2025-01-30
General Debate
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Gideon Amos Taunton and Wellington LD | View |
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Business of the House 2025-01-30
General Debate
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Joy Morrissey Beaconsfield Con | View |
| 29 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Charter for Budget Responsibility 2025-01-29
General Debate
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Darren Jones Birmingham, Hall Green Lab | 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 |
| 27 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Creative Industries 2025-01-27
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism Chris Bryant Labour Lab | View |
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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 (2 debates) | ||
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High Streets Autumn Budget 2024 2025-01-23
Adjournment Debate
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Victoria Collins Harpenden and Berkhamsted LD | View |
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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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Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords] 2025-01-22
General Debate
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None | View |
| 20 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 14 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 09 Jan 2025 (3 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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Business of the House 2025-01-09
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 07 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 - 05 Sep - 19 Dec (27 debates) | ||
| December - 03-19 Dec (6 debates) | ||
| 19 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Harland & Wolff
Ministerial Statement
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Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 18 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Winter Preparedness
Ministerial Statement
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | View |
| 05 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Plan for Change: Milestones for Mission-led Government
Ministerial Statement
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Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab | View |
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Improving Public Transport
General Debate
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Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem | View |
| 04 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Employer National Insurance Contributions
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 03 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance Bill 2019-20 - Clause on National Insurance Contributions
Bill Debate
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James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op) | View |
| November - 04-27 Nov (12 debates) | ||
| 27 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Stellantis Luton
Ministerial Statement
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Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Finance Bill - The entire Finance Bill being debated
Bill Debate
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James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 26 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Coastal Infrastructure: Scotland
Adjournment Debate
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Graeme Downie Dunfermline and Dollar Lab | View |
| 18 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Primary School Breakfast Clubs
Adjournment Debate
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | View |
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Financial Services: Mansion House Speech
General Debate
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Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con | View |
| 13 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Future of the Post Office
Ministerial Statement
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Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Debt Relief (Developing Countries)
General Debate
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Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab | View |
| 06 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ways and Means
General Debate
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Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 05 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Flight Cancellations
Ministerial Statement
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Mike Kane Wythenshawe and Sale East Lab | View |
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Ways and Means
General Debate
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Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab | View |
| 04 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Budget: Implications for Farming Communities
Ministerial Statement
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Daniel Zeichner Cambridge Lab | View |
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Budget Resolutions
General Debate
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Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab | View |
| October - 07-31 Oct (6 debates) | ||
| 31 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Budget Resolutions
General Debate
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Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con | View |
| 30 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Budget Resolutions
General Debate
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |
| 29 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ministerial Code: Policy Announcements
Ministerial Statement
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab | View |
| 28 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Fiscal Rules
Ministerial Statement
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
| 17 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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International Investment Summit
General Debate
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Emma Reynolds Wycombe Lab | View |
| 07 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Carbon Capture, Usage and Storage
Ministerial Statement
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Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab | View |
| September - 05-12 Sep (3 debates) | ||
| 12 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Shared Prosperity Fund
Adjournment Debate
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Lauren Edwards Rochester and Strood Lab | View |
| 10 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Social Security
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 05 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Steel Manufacturing
Ministerial Statement
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Sarah Jones Croydon West Lab | View |