House of Commons Debates
934 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 - 04 Jun - 22 Oct (50 debates) | ||
| October - 13-22 Oct (8 debates) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 22 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Devolution in Scotland 2025-10-22
General Debate
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Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross LD | View |
| 21 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Cyber Extortion and Ransomware (Reporting) 2025-10-21
General Debate
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Bradley Thomas Bromsgrove Con | View |
| 20 Oct 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Post-16 Education and Skills Strategy 2025-10-20
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson Lab Lab | View |
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A50 A500 Corridor 2025-10-20
Adjournment Debate
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Jacob Collier Burton and Uttoxeter Lab | View |
| 15 Oct 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Ukraine 2025-10-15
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper | View |
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Pride in Place 2025-10-15
General Debate
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Miatta Fahnbulleh Housing, Communities and Local Government Minister Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 13 Oct 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Security Update Official Secrets Act Case 2025-10-13
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Security
Dan Jarvis
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis | View |
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Heritage Sites East of England 2025-10-13
Adjournment Debate
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Pam Cox Colchester Lab | View |
| September - 02-16 Sep (13 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 16 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Sentencing Bill 2025-09-16
General Debate
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David Lammy Birkenhead Lab | View |
| 15 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Employment Rights Bill 2025-09-15
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle | View |
| 11 Sep 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Life Sciences Investment 2025-09-11
Urgent Question
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Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con | View |
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Regional Transport Inequality 2025-09-11
General Debate
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Catherine Atkinson Derby North Lab | View |
| 10 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords] 2025-09-10
General Debate
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Simon Lightwood Constituency Con | View |
| 09 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Jaguar Land Rover Cyber-attack 2025-09-09
Urgent Question
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Derek Twigg Widnes and Halewood Lab | View |
| 08 Sep 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Remote Coastal Communities 2025-09-08
Adjournment Debate
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Perran Moon Camborne and Redruth Lab | View |
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Defence Industrial Strategy 2025-09-08
General Debate
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Luke Pollard Plymouth East Lab | View |
| 03 Sep 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Property Taxes 2025-09-03
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
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Hospitality Sector 2025-09-03
General Debate
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Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con | View |
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Property Taxes 2025-09-03 (1)
General Debate
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Emily Darlington Milton Keynes Central Lab | View |
| 02 Sep 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Speciality Steel UK Insolvency 2025-09-02
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Industry
Sarah Jones
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The Minister for Industry Sarah Jones | View |
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Solar Development Newark 2025-09-02
Adjournment Debate
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Robert Jenrick Newark Con | View |
| July - 01-21 Jul (16 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| 21 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Independent Water Commission 2025-07-21
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Steve Reed | View |
| 17 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Strategy for Elections 2025-07-17
Urgent Question
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Paul Holmes Hamble Valley Con | View |
| 16 Jul 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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Commemoration of Matchgirls’ Strike 2025-07-16
Adjournment Debate
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Uma Kumaran Stratford and Bow Lab | View |
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Financial Services Reform 2025-07-16
General Debate
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Emma Reynolds Leeds West Lab | View |
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Managing Agents (Regulation) 2025-07-16
General Debate
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Danny Beales Uxbridge and South Ruislip Lab | View |
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Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [Lords] 2025-07-16
General Debate
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Sarah Sackman Not specified Con | View |
| 15 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Local Justice Area Reform 2025-07-15
Adjournment Debate
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Liz Saville Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC | View |
| 14 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Future of the Post Office 2025-07-14
General Debate
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Gareth Thomas Wrexham Con | View |
| 08 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Government Resilience Action Plan 2025-07-08
General Debate
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Pat McFadden Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Lab | View |
| 03 Jul 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Gravesham River Crossings 2025-07-03
Adjournment Debate
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Lauren Sullivan Gravesham Lab | View |
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Phone Theft 2025-07-03
General Debate
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Dawn Butler Brent East Lab | View |
| 02 Jul 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism 2025-07-02
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Security
Dan Jarvis
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis | View |
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Corporate Businesses and Franchisees Regulatory Environment 2025-07-02
Adjournment Debate
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John Hayes South Holland and The Deepings Con | View |
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Heathrow Substation Outage NESO Review 2025-07-02
General Debate
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Michael Shanks South Dorset Con | View |
| 01 Jul 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Infant Feeding 2025-07-01
Adjournment Debate
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Jess Brown-Fuller Chichester LD | View |
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Parental Leave Review 2025-07-01
General Debate
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Justin Madders Charnwood Con | View |
| June - 04-30 Jun (13 debates) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 30 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery 2025-06-30
General Debate
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Michael Shanks Constituency Con | View |
| 23 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Modern Industrial Strategy 2025-06-23
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds Labour Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 19 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Licences and Licensing 2025-06-19
General Debate
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Diana Johnson Halifax Lab | View |
| 18 Jun 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Post-industrial Towns 2025-06-18
Adjournment Debate
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Jo White Bassetlaw Lab | View |
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Right to Manage and Leasehold 2025-06-18
General Debate
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Rachel Blake Cities of London and Westminster Lab/Co-op | View |
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Crime and Policing Bill 2025-06-18
General Debate
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | View |
| 12 Jun 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 2025-06-12
Adjournment Debate
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Chris McDonald Stockton North Lab | View |
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Industrial Strategy 2025-06-12
General Debate
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Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab | View |
| 11 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill 2025-06-11
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander Labour Lab | View |
| 10 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] 2025-06-10
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms
Chris Bryant
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The Minister for Data Protection and Telecoms Chris Bryant | View |
| 05 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Bank Closures and Banking Hubs 2025-06-05
General Debate
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Ian Lavery Blyth and Ashington Lab | View |
| 04 Jun 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Street Parking on Estates Bracknell Forest 2025-06-04
Adjournment Debate
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Peter Swallow Bracknell Lab | View |
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Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories 2025-06-04
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Lab | View |