House of Commons Debates
365 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 - 07-27 Jan (6 debates) | ||
| January - 07-27 Jan (6 debates) | ||
| 27 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Storm Éowyn 2025-01-27
General Debate
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Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab | View |
| 23 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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ECO4 and Insulation Schemes 2025-01-23
General Debate
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Miatta Fahnbulleh Energy Security and Net Zero Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 21 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Marine Protected Areas (Bottom Trawling) (England) 2025-01-21
General Debate
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Katie White Leeds North West Lab | View |
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Environmental Protection 2025-01-21
General Debate
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Mary Creagh Wakefield Lab | 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 |
| 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 - 04 Mar - 19 Dec (44 debates) | ||
| December - 04-19 Dec (8 debates) | ||
| 19 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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MV Ruby: Safety
Adjournment Debate
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Rupert Lowe Great Yarmouth Ind | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| 16 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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The Water (Special Measures) Bill - Not specified in the provided text
Bill Debate
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Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 10 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Storm Darragh
Ministerial Statement
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Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab | View |
| 09 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Waste and Recycling
Adjournment Debate
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Matt Vickers Stockton West Con | View |
| 06 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Spray Foam Insulation: Property Value
Adjournment Debate
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Tom Gordon Harrogate and Knaresborough Lib Dem | View |
| 05 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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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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End of Radio Teleswitch Service: Rural Areas
Adjournment Debate
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Dave Doogan Angus and Perthshire Glens SNP | View |
| November - 05-27 Nov (8 debates) | ||
| 27 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Sewage Discharges: South West
Adjournment Debate
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Ben Maguire North Cornwall Lib Dem | View |
| 25 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Storm Bert
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 21 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Cleat Hill Heat Pump Incident
Adjournment Debate
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Judith Cummins Bradford South 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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Environmental Protection
General Debate
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Mary Creagh Coventry East Lab | View |
| 06 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Road Fuel Market
Adjournment Debate
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Graeme Downie Dunfermline and Dollar Lab | View |
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Horticultural Peat (Prohibition of Sale)
General Debate
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Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem | View |
| 05 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Poly and Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (Guidance)
General Debate
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Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem | View |
| October - 14-29 Oct (6 debates) | ||
| 29 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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The Great British Energy Bill - Clause 5 and related amendments
Bill Debate
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Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab | View |
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Microplastic Filters (Washing Machines)
General Debate
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Alberto Costa South Leicestershire Con | View |
| 28 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Agricultural Land: Protection
Adjournment Debate
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Laura Kyrke-Smith Aylesbury Lab | View |
| 23 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Independent Water Commission
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 16 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Flooding: Bedfordshire
Adjournment Debate
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Blake Stephenson Mid Bedfordshire Con | View |
| 14 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Nuclear Industry: Cumbria
Adjournment Debate
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Josh MacAlister Whitehaven and Workington Lab | View |
| July - 17-25 Jul (3 debates) | ||
| 25 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Convention on Biological Diversity
Adjournment Debate
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Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab | View |
| 19 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Planning, the Green Belt and Rural Affairs
General Debate
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Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab | View |
| 17 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Debate on the Address
General Debate
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Peter Dowd Bootle Lab | View |
| May - 08-23 May (4 debates) | ||
| 23 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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National Grid Proposals: North East Lincolnshire
Adjournment Debate
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Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con | View |
| 20 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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South West Water: Brixham Contamination
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con | View |
| 14 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Bathing Waters (Monitoring and Reporting)
General Debate
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Selaine Saxby North Devon Con | View |
| 08 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Assistance Dogs and Pavement Parking
General Debate
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Bill Wiggin North Herefordshire Con | View |
| April - 16-29 Apr (6 debates) | ||
| 29 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Checks on Goods Entering UK
Ministerial Statement
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Mark Spencer Castle Point Con | View |
| 25 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Single-use Plastics
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem | View |
| 22 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Food Poverty Strategy
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Stephens Glasgow South West SNP | View |
| 18 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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New Build Homes Standards: North Yorkshire
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Jones Harrogate and Knaresborough Con | View |
| 16 Apr 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Solar Supply Chains
Adjournment Debate
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Alicia Kearns Rutland and Melton Con | View |
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Horticultural Peat: Prohibition of Sale
General Debate
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Theresa Villiers Chichester Con | View |
| March - 04-26 Mar (9 debates) | ||
| 26 Mar 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Building Safety
Ministerial Statement
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Lee Rowley North Warwickshire Con | View |
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Disposal of Waste (Advertising and Penalty Provision)
General Debate
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Paul Bristow Peterborough Con | View |
| 22 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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The ULEZ Expansion (Consequential Provisions) Bill - Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Gareth Johnson Dartford Con | View |
| 19 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Illegal and Unsustainable Fishing (Due Diligence)
General Debate
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Chris Grayling Arundel and South Downs Con | View |
| 15 Mar 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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British Products Public Procurement Bill - Proposed amendments to encourage the uptake of British pr...
Bill Debate
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Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab | View |
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Thames Water: Contingency Plans
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem | View |
| 13 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Sites of Special Scientific Interest (Designation)
General Debate
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Derek Thomas Westbury Con | View |
| 07 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Pavement Parking
Adjournment Debate
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Liz Twist Blaydon and Consett Lab | View |
| 04 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Byers Gill Solar Farm
Adjournment Debate
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Matt Vickers Stockton West Con | View |