House of Commons Debates
612 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 - 03 Apr (41 debates) | ||
| April - 01-03 Apr (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | ||
| 03 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Access to Sport PE in Schools 2025-04-03
General Debate
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Leigh Ingham Stafford Lab | View |
| 01 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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NHS Pensions 2025-04-01
Urgent Question
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Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con | View |
| March - 03-31 Mar (17 debates) | ||
| 31 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill 2025-03-31
General Debate
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Jim McMahon None Lab | View |
| 27 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Double British Summer Time 2025-03-27
Adjournment Debate
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Alex Mayer Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Lab | View |
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St Patrick’s Day and Northern Irish Affairs 2025-03-27
General Debate
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Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab | View |
| 26 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Spring Statement 2025-03-26
General Debate
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Rachel Reeves Constituency Lab | View |
| 24 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Male Suicide in Rotherham 2025-03-24 (1)
Adjournment Debate
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Jake Richards Rother Valley Lab | View |
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Male Suicide in Rotherham 2025-03-24
Adjournment Debate
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Jake Richards Rother Valley Lab | View |
| 19 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Winter Fuel Payment 2025-03-19
General Debate
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Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con | View |
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National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill 2025-03-19
General Debate
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James Murray Hinckley and Bosworth Con | View |
| 18 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Welfare Reform 2025-03-18
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Liz Kendall
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The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall | View |
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St Patrick’s Day UK Bank Holiday 2025-03-18
Adjournment Debate
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | View |
| 13 Mar 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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NHS England Update 2025-03-13
Ministerial Statement
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Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting Lab | View |
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Contribution of Muslims to Communities 2025-03-13
Adjournment Debate
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Zubir Ahmed Glasgow South West Lab | View |
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Mental Health Support Educational Settings 2025-03-13
General Debate
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Chris Bloore Redditch Lab | View |
| 12 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Swann Report 40th Anniversary 2025-03-12
Adjournment Debate
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Kim Johnson Liverpool Riverside Lab | View |
| 05 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Type 1 Diabetes and Disordered Eating Services 2025-03-05
Adjournment Debate
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Josh Newbury Cannock Chase Lab | View |
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Department of Health and Social Care 2025-03-05
General Debate
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Geoffrey Clifton-Brown North Cotswolds Con | View |
| 03 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Church of England Safeguarding 2025-03-03
Adjournment Debate
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Luke Myer Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Lab | View |
| February - 04-27 Feb (8 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025) | ||
| 27 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Non-league Football Clubs 2025-02-27
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Bloore Redditch Lab | View |
| 26 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Family Businesses 2025-02-26
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | 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 (2 debates) | ||
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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 |
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SEND Provision Derbyshire 2025-02-12
Adjournment Debate
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Linsey Farnsworth Amber Valley Lab | View |
| 05 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Southport Attack 2025-02-05
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Security
Dan Jarvis
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis | View |
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Children’s Social Care North-east England 2025-02-05
Adjournment Debate
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Mark Ferguson Gateshead Central and Whickham Lab | View |
| 04 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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National Cancer Plan 2025-02-04
General Debate
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Andrew Gwynne MP Lab | View |
| January - 07-30 Jan (14 debates) | ||
| 30 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Women’s Health Strategy 2025-01-30
Urgent Question
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Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con | View |
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Doncaster Royal Infirmary 2025-01-30
Adjournment Debate
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Sally Jameson Doncaster Central Lab/Co-op | View |
| 29 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 (1 debate) | ||
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A&E Services Solihull Borough 2025-01-27
Adjournment Debate
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Saqib Bhatti Meriden and Solihull East Con | View |
| 22 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Public Services Rural Areas 2025-01-22
Adjournment Debate
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David Smith North Northumberland Lab | View |
| 20 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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New Hospital Programme Review 2025-01-20
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting Lab Lab | View |
| 16 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Covid-19 Inquiry 2025-01-16
General Debate
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Pat McFadden Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Lab | View |
| 15 Jan 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Health and Social Care Winter Update 2025-01-15
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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Foot and Mouth Disease 2025-01-15
Urgent Question
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Neil Hudson Epping Forest Con | View |
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Endometriosis Women in the Workplace 2025-01-15
Adjournment Debate
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Gill Furniss Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough Lab | View |
| 14 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Education Provision South Buckinghamshire 2025-01-14
Adjournment Debate
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Joy Morrissey Beaconsfield Con | View |
| 13 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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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 |
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Hospice and Palliative Care 2025-01-13
General Debate
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Paul Kohler Wimbledon LD | View |
| 07 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Domestic Abuse (Safe Leave) 2025-01-07
General Debate
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Alex McIntyre Gloucester Lab | View |
| 2024 - 21 Nov - 18 Dec (9 debates) | ||
| December - 05-18 Dec (6 debates) | ||
| 18 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Winter Preparedness
Ministerial Statement
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | View |
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Internet Service Providers and Suicide-related Content
Adjournment Debate
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Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab | View |
| 17 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (Amendment) Bill - New Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire Lib Dem | View |
| 11 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Puberty-suppressing Hormones
Ministerial Statement
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Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab | View |
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Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing)
General Debate
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Amanda Martin Portsmouth North Lab | View |
| 05 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| November - 21-28 Nov (3 debates) | ||
| 28 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Leadership on Sudan
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 26 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Treatment of Terminal Illness
General Debate
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Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab | View |
| 21 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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International Men’s Day
General Debate
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Sam Rushworth Bishop Auckland Lab | View |