House of Commons Debates
898 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 - 20 May - 15 Sep (50 debates) | ||
| September - 01-15 Sep (10 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 15 Sep 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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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 |
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Official Secrets Act 2025-09-15
Ministerial Statement
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Dan Jarvis Minister for Security Lab | View |
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Provision of Council Housing 2025-09-15
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Hinchliff North East Hertfordshire Ind | View |
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Ambassador to the United States Appointment and Dismissal 2025-09-15
General Debate
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David Davis Goole and Pocklington 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 |
| 04 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Early Education and Childcare 2025-09-04
General Debate
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Stephen Morgan Constituency Not Provided Con | View |
| 03 Sep 2025 (2 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 |
| 02 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 01 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Lisbon Maru Memorial 2025-09-01
Adjournment Debate
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Kirsteen Sullivan Bathgate and Linlithgow Lab/Co-op | View |
| July - 01-22 Jul (21 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| 22 Jul 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Birmingham Bin Strikes 2025-07-22
Urgent Question
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Ayoub Khan Birmingham Perry Barr Ind | View |
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Changing Places Toilets 2025-07-22
Adjournment Debate
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Daniel Francis Bexleyheath and Crayford Lab | View |
| 21 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Infected Blood Inquiry Additional Report 2025-07-21
General Debate
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Constituency Con | View |
| 16 Jul 2025 (2 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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Standards 2025-07-16
General Debate
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Lucy Powell Warrington South Lab | View |
| 15 Jul 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Local Justice Area Reform 2025-07-15
Adjournment Debate
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Liz Saville Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC | View |
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Welfare Spending 2025-07-15
General Debate
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Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con | View |
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Taxes 2025-07-15
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 10 Jul 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Resident Doctors Industrial Action 2025-07-10
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Wes Streeting
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The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting | View |
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Children’s Social Care 2025-07-10
General Debate
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | View |
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Educational Attainment of Boys 2025-07-10
General Debate
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Sam Rushworth Bishop Auckland Lab | View |
| 09 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Schools (Allergy Safety) 2025-07-09
General Debate
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Chris Bloore Redditch Lab | View |
| 08 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (Training in Schools) 2025-07-08
General Debate
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Nesil Caliskan Barking Lab | View |
| 07 Jul 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life 2025-07-07
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson Labour Lab | View |
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SEND Provision London Borough of Barking and Dagenham 2025-07-07
Adjournment Debate
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Margaret Mullane Dagenham and Rainham Lab | View |
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Pension Schemes Bill 2025-07-07
General Debate
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Torsten Bell Work and Pensions Committee Lab | View |
| 03 Jul 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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NHS 10-Year Plan 2025-07-03
Ministerial Statement
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Wes Streeting Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Lab | View |
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Gravesham River Crossings 2025-07-03
Adjournment Debate
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Lauren Sullivan Gravesham Lab | View |
| 02 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Defence 2025-07-02
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for the Armed Forces
Luke Pollard
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The Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard | 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 - 02-30 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 |
| 26 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Armed Forces Day 2025-06-26
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for the Armed Forces
Luke Pollard
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The Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard | View |
| 25 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Haemochromatosis Screening 2025-06-25
Adjournment Debate
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Torcuil Crichton Na h-Eileanan an Iar Lab | View |
| 24 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Department of Health and Social Care 2025-06-24
General Debate
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Paulette Hamilton Birmingham Erdington Lab | View |
| 23 Jun 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Middle East 2025-06-23
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Mr David Lammy | View |
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Access to GPs 2025-06-23
Adjournment Debate
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Alex Easton North Down Ind | View |
| 19 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Incontinence 2025-06-19
General Debate
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Sonia Kumar Dudley Lab | View |
| 18 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Crime and Policing Bill 2025-06-18
General Debate
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab | View |
| 16 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Air India Plane Crash 2025-06-16
General Debate
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None | View |
| 11 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme 2025-06-11
Adjournment Debate
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Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform | View |
| 03 Jun 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Yeovil Hospital Maternity Unit 2025-06-03
Adjournment Debate
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Adam Dance Yeovil LD | View |
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Royal Fleet Auxiliary (Report on Commissioner) 2025-06-03
General Debate
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Jayne Kirkham Truro and Falmouth Lab/Co-op | View |
| 02 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Strategic Defence Review 2025-06-02
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Defence John Healey Labour Lab | View |
| May - 20-22 May (6 debates) | ||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 22 May 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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School Teachers’ Review Body Recommendations 2025-05-22
Urgent Question
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Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con | View |
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A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Project 2025-05-22
Adjournment Debate
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Markus Campbell-Savours Penrith and Solway Lab | View |
| 21 May 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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UK Health Security Agency Porton Down 2025-05-21
Adjournment Debate
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John Glen Salisbury Con | View |
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Business and the Economy 2025-05-21
General Debate
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Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con | View |
| 20 May 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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School Buildings Northumberland and Newcastle 2025-05-20
Adjournment Debate
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Joe Morris Hexham Lab | View |
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Reasonable Adjustments (Duty on Employers to Respond) 2025-05-20
General Debate
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Deirdre Costigan Ealing Southall Lab | View |