House of Commons Debates
4595 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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| 2026 - 21 Jan - 04 Feb (50 debates) | ||
| February - 02-04 Feb (21 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 04 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Draft Energy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2026 2...
General Debate
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Chris McDonald Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade Lab | View |
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Human Remains (Prohibition of Sale, Purchase and Advertising) 2026-02-04
General Debate
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Bell Ribeiro-Addy Clapham and Brixton Hill Lab | View |
| 03 Feb 2026 (13 debates) | ||
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Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill 2026-02-03
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Pat McFadden
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The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden | View |
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Iran 2026-02-03
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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Fish and Chip Sector 2026-02-03
Adjournment Debate
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John Cooper Dumfries and Galloway Con | View |
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Finance (No. 2) Bill (Fifth sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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Lucy Rigby Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lab | View |
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Railways Bill (Ninth sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con | View |
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British-made Bricks (Proposals) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab | View |
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Separation Centres Review 2026-02-03
General Debate
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Second sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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None | View |
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Point of Order 2026-02-03
General Debate
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None | View |
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (First sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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None | View |
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Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Orde...
General Debate
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Chris McDonald Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade Lab | View |
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Finance (No. 2) Bill (Sixth sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con | View |
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Railways Bill (Tenth sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con | View |
| 02 Feb 2026 (6 debates) | ||
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High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill 2026-02-02
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander Labour Lab | View |
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Tolled Crossings and Regional Connectivity 2026-02-02
Adjournment Debate
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Anna Gelderd South East Cornwall Lab | View |
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Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill 2026-02-02
General Debate
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Seema Malhotra Eltham Lab | View |
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US Department of Justice Release of Files 2026-02-02
General Debate
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Darren Jones Birmingham, Ladywood Lab | View |
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Points of Order 2026-02-02
General Debate
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None | View |
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China and Japan 2026-02-02
General Debate
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
| January - 21-29 Jan (29 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 29 Jan 2026 (9 debates) | ||
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Women’s State Pension Age Communication PHSO Report 2026-01-29
Ministerial Statement
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden Labour Lab | View |
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Non-league Football 2026-01-29
Adjournment Debate
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Jonathan Brash Hartlepool Lab | View |
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Finance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting) 2026-01-29
General Debate
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James Wild North West Norfolk Con | View |
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Railways Bill (Eighth sitting) 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Falmouth Con | View |
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Peter Prinsley Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket Lab | View |
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Railways Bill (Seventh sitting) 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage LD | View |
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Finance (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting) 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Con | View |
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Prison Capacity Annual Statement 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Jake Richards Constituency Unknown Lab | View |
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First 1,000 Days of Life 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Paulette Hamilton Birmingham Erdington Lab | View |
| 28 Jan 2026 (4 debates) | ||
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Education Funding Distribution 2026-01-28
Adjournment Debate
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Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire LD | View |
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British Indian Ocean Territory 2026-01-28
General Debate
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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Youth Unemployment 2026-01-28
General Debate
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Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con | View |
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Flooding 2026-01-28
General Debate
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George Freeman Mid Norfolk Con | View |
| 27 Jan 2026 (5 debates) | ||
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Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill 2026-01-27
Ministerial Statement
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Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting Labour Lab | View |
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Commonhold and Leasehold Reform 2026-01-27
Ministerial Statement
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Matthew Pennycook Minister for Housing and Planning Lab | View |
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East Park Energy North Bedfordshire 2026-01-27
Adjournment Debate
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Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con | View |
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Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles 2026-01-27
General Debate
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Julie Minns Carlisle Lab | View |
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Business Rates 2026-01-27
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Con Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury | View |
| 26 Jan 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Police Reform White Paper 2026-01-26
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for the Home Department Shabana Mahmood Labour Lab | View |
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Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2026-01-26
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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NHS Urgent Care Staffordshire 2026-01-26
Adjournment Debate
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Josh Newbury Cannock Chase Lab | View |
| 22 Jan 2026 (6 debates) | ||
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Local Government Reorganisation 2026-01-22
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Steve Reed | View |
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Local Government Finances Surrey 2026-01-22
Adjournment Debate
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Ben Spencer Runnymede and Weybridge Con | View |
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Agricultural Sector Import Standards 2026-01-22
General Debate
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Sam Carling North West Cambridgeshire Lab | View |
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Business of the House 2026-01-22
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
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Fishing Industry 2026-01-22
General Debate
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland LD | View |
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Energy Costs 2026-01-22
General Debate
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Bill Esterson Sefton Central Lab | View |
| 21 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Water White Paper 2026-01-21
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Emma Reynolds | View |
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Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy and Reconciliation 2026-01-21
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn Labour Lab | View |