House of Commons Debates

4855 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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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2026 - 04-24 Jun (50 debates)
June - 04-24 Jun (50 debates)
24 Jun 2026 (1 debate)
Climate Change General Debate Katie White Leeds North West Lab	Katie White Leeds North West Lab	View
23 Jun 2026 (3 debates)
Forest City: West Suffolk Adjournment Debate Nick Timothy West Suffolk Con	Nick Timothy West Suffolk Con	View
Opposition Day General Debate James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
Puberty Blockers General Debate Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	View
22 Jun 2026 (5 debates)
East Midland Railway Collision Ministerial Statement Heidi Alexander Lewisham East Lab	Heidi Alexander Lewisham East Lab	View
G7 Summit Ministerial Statement David Lammy Tottenham Lab	David Lammy Tottenham Lab	View
Pathways Study: Puberty Suppression Ministerial Statement James Murray Constituency Labour (Co-op)	James Murray Constituency Labour (Co-op)	View
Reserve Forces and Cadets Act - Schedule 6 Bill Debate Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind	Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind	View
British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme Adjournment Debate Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform	Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform	View
18 Jun 2026 (7 debates)
Grooming Gangs: Independent Inquiry Ministerial Statement Sarah Jones Croydon Central Lab	Sarah Jones Croydon Central Lab	View
Regional Innovation and Growth Ministerial Statement Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab	View
Courts and Tribunals Bill Ministerial Statement Andrew Slaughter Hammersmith Lab	Andrew Slaughter Hammersmith Lab	View
River Otter: Sewage Pollution Adjournment Debate Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth Lib Dem	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Daniel Francis - MP who opened debate Bexleyheath and Crayford Lab	Daniel Francis - MP who opened debate Bexleyheath and Crayford Lab	View
House of Commons Commission General Debate None	None	View
Backbench Business General Debate Clive Efford Eltham Lab	Clive Efford Eltham Lab	View
17 Jun 2026 (5 debates)
Steel Tariffs Ministerial Statement Chris McDonald Constituency Lab	Chris McDonald Constituency Lab	View
Security Service Bill - Clause 1 (Designation of a body) Bill Debate Shabana Mahmood Birmingham, Ladywood Lab	Shabana Mahmood Birmingham, Ladywood Lab	View
Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 (Amendment) Bill - New Clause 3 Bill Debate Alicia Kearns S Dorset Con	Alicia Kearns S Dorset Con	View
Private Sector Investment: Lancashire Adjournment Debate Maya Ellis Ribble Valley Lab	Maya Ellis Ribble Valley Lab	View
Timing of proceedings and Questions to be put General Debate None	None	View
16 Jun 2026 (5 debates)
Thames Water Ministerial Statement Emma Reynolds Wolverhampton North East Lab	Emma Reynolds Wolverhampton North East Lab	View
The Bill Name (not specified in the provided text) - Schedule 1 - Enforcement and Appeals Bill Debate Victoria Collins Harpenden and Berkhamsted Lib Dem	Victoria Collins Harpenden and Berkhamsted Lib Dem	View
Isle of Wight Dementia Patients: Discharge to Mainland Care Homes Adjournment Debate Richard Quigley Isle of Wight West Lab	Richard Quigley Isle of Wight West Lab	View
Delegated Legislation (Committees) General Debate Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	View
Personal Statements General Debate John Healey Wentworth and Dearne Lab	John Healey Wentworth and Dearne Lab	View
15 Jun 2026 (6 debates)
Russian Shadow Fleet Ministerial Statement Dan Jarvis Barnsley Central Lab	Dan Jarvis Barnsley Central Lab	View
Social Media Ban for Under-16s Ministerial Statement Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab	Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab	View
Defence Investment Plan Ministerial Statement Luke Pollard Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	Luke Pollard Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	View
The Royal Albert Hall (Charitable Corporation) Bill - Revival Motion Bill Debate John Whittingdale Maldon Con	John Whittingdale Maldon Con	View
Carbon Capture Pipeline Projects: Cheshire Adjournment Debate Aphra Brandreth Chester South and Eddisbury Con	Aphra Brandreth Chester South and Eddisbury Con	View
Backbench Business General Debate Adam Dance Somerton and Frome Lib Dem	Adam Dance Somerton and Frome Lib Dem	View
11 Jun 2026 (3 debates)
Compassionate Use Medicine Schemes: VAT Ministerial Statement Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	View
Grenfell Tower Fire: Ninth Anniversary Adjournment Debate Joe Powell Kensington Lab	Joe Powell Kensington Lab	View
Legacy of Jo Cox General Debate Alison McGovern Wirral South Lab	Alison McGovern Wirral South Lab	View
10 Jun 2026 (4 debates)
Defence Investment Plan Ministerial Statement Luke Pollard Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	Luke Pollard Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	View
Belfast: Violent Disorder Ministerial Statement Dan Jarvis Barnsley Central Lab	Dan Jarvis Barnsley Central Lab	View
Transport (Scotland) Bill - Schedule 4 - Minor and Consequential amendments Bill Debate Keir Mather Glasgow Shettleston Lab	Keir Mather Glasgow Shettleston Lab	View
National Resilience Adjournment Debate David Reed Exmouth and Ernecall Con	David Reed Exmouth and Ernecall Con	View
09 Jun 2026 (4 debates)
Middle East Ministerial Statement Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab	Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab	View
North Belfast: Violent Attack Ministerial Statement Hilary Benn Leeds Central Lab	Hilary Benn Leeds Central Lab	View
Steel Industry Act - Clause or Amendment being debated: New clause 4, amendment 7, amendments 8 and ... Bill Debate Sarah Olney Constituency Lib Dem	Sarah Olney Constituency Lib Dem	View
Road Safety: West Midlands Adjournment Debate Manuela Perteghella Stratford-on-Avon Lib Dem	Manuela Perteghella Stratford-on-Avon Lib Dem	View
08 Jun 2026 (5 debates)
Digital Safety: Children Ministerial Statement Kanishka Narayan Constituency Lab	Kanishka Narayan Constituency Lab	View
Cuba: Humanitarian Situation Ministerial Statement Chris Elmore Ogmore Lab	Chris Elmore Ogmore Lab	View
Water Companies Ministerial Statement Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle Lab	Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle Lab	View
Steel Industry Nationalisation Bill - New Clause 8: Contingent liabilities Bill Debate Harriett Baldwin West Worcestershire Con	Harriett Baldwin West Worcestershire Con	View
Maternity Nurses, Nannies and the Infant Sleep Industry Adjournment Debate Connor Rand Altrincham and Sale West Lab	Connor Rand Altrincham and Sale West Lab	View
04 Jun 2026 (2 debates)
Russian Attacks on Civilian Infrastructure Ministerial Statement Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op)	Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op)	View
Children’s Social Care: Enduring Relationships Strategy Ministerial Statement Josh MacAlister Constituency Lab	Josh MacAlister Constituency Lab	View

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