House of Commons Debates
631 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 - 09 Jun (29 debates) | ||
| June - 02-09 Jun (6 debates) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 09 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Chinese Embassy Development 2025-06-09
Urgent Question
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Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con | View |
| 05 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy 2025-06-05
Adjournment Debate
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Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con | View |
| 04 Jun 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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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 |
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Gaza (Independent Public Inquiry) 2025-06-04
General Debate
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Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind | View |
| 02 Jun 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Government Announcements 2025-06-02
Urgent Question
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
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Arms and Military Cargo Export Controls Israel 2025-06-02
Adjournment Debate
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Steve Witherden Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr Lab | View |
| May - 01-20 May (7 debates) | ||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 20 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories 2025-05-20
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Mr David Lammy | View |
| 14 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Gaza UK Assessment 2025-05-14
Urgent Question
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Adrian Ramsay Waveney Valley Green | View |
| 12 May 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Immigration System 2025-05-12
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for the Home Department
Yvette Cooper
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The Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper | View |
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British Nationals Murdered Abroad Support for Families 2025-05-12
Adjournment Debate
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Joshua Reynolds Maidenhead LD | View |
| 06 May 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Counter Terrorism Policing Arrests 2025-05-06
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis Lab Lab | View |
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Middle East Update 2025-05-06
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Lab | View |
| 01 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Prisoners of Conscience 2025-05-01
General Debate
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | View |
| April - 01-30 Apr (7 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | ||
| 30 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Occupied Palestinian Territories 2025-04-30
Adjournment Debate
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Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West Lab | View |
| 29 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Kashmir Increasing Tension 2025-04-29
Urgent Question
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Gurinder Singh Josan Smethwick Lab | View |
| 24 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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London Sudan Conference 2025-04-24
Urgent Question
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David Mundell Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale Con | View |
| 08 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Easter Adjournment 2025-04-08
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| 07 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel Refusal of Entry for UK Parliamentarians 2025-04-07
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Earley Con | View |
| 02 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Gaza Israeli Military Operations 2025-04-02
Urgent Question
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Carla Denyer Bristol Central Green | 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 - 04-10 Mar (3 debates) | ||
| 10 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Syria 2025-03-10
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Minister Con | View |
| 04 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Hong Kong Democracy Activists 2025-03-04
Ministerial Statement
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Dan Jarvis Minister for Security Con | View |
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Gaza 2025-03-04
Urgent Question
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Ellie Chowns North Herefordshire Green | View |
| January - 07-28 Jan (6 debates) | ||
| 28 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Sudan and Eastern DRC 2025-01-28
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Foreign Secretary Lab | View |
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Gaza Humanitarian Situation 2025-01-28
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Development Anneliese Dodds Labour Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 16 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East 2025-01-16
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Mr David Lammy | View |
| 13 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Sudan US Determination of Genocide 2025-01-13
Urgent Question
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 07 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Pro-democracy Campaigners Arrests 2025-01-07
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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Northern Gaza 2025-01-07
Urgent Question
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Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon LD | View |
| 2024 - 09 Sep - 19 Dec (21 debates) | ||
| December - 02-19 Dec (7 debates) | ||
| 19 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Syria
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 18 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty
Ministerial Statement
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 11 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Border Security: Collaboration
Ministerial Statement
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Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab | View |
| 10 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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International Human Rights Day
Adjournment Debate
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Fabian Hamilton Leeds North East Lab | 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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Georgia
Ministerial Statement
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | View |
| 02 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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North-West Syria
Ministerial Statement
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Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab | View |
| November - 19-28 Nov (4 debates) | ||
| 28 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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UK Leadership on Sudan
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab | View |
| 19 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Jailing of Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activists
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Ryan Cornelius: Detention in UAE
Adjournment Debate
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Tim Roca Macclesfield Lab | View |
| October - 07-29 Oct (9 debates) | ||
| 29 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel: UNRWA Ban
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 28 Oct 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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Middle East
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
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International Engagement
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Remembrance and Veterans
General Debate
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |
| 23 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Sanctions: Iran
General Debate
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 15 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Gaza and Lebanon
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 14 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Afghan Special Forces Relocation Review
Ministerial Statement
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Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 07 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Anniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle East
Ministerial Statement
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
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Hamas Attacks: First Anniversary
Adjournment Debate
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Jonathan Pearce High Peak Lab | View |
| September - 09 Sep (1 debate) | ||
| 09 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Sanctions: Syria
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab | View |