House of Commons Debates

4676 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 - 12 Feb - 04 Mar (50 debates)
March - 02-04 Mar (8 debates)
Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026)
04 Mar 2026 (3 debates)
Police (Declaration) General Debate Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab	Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab	View
Department for Business and Trade General Debate Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North Lab	Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North Lab	View
Ministry of Defence General Debate Tan Dhesi Slough Lab	Tan Dhesi Slough Lab	View
03 Mar 2026 (3 debates)
Spring Forecast Ministerial Statement Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab	View
SEND Provision: Local Authorities Adjournment Debate Chris Coghlan Dorking and Horley Lib Dem	Chris Coghlan Dorking and Horley Lib Dem	View
Geotechnical Data General Debate Mike Reader Northampton South Lab	Mike Reader Northampton South Lab	View
02 Mar 2026 (2 debates)
Middle East Ministerial Statement Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	View
Small Religious Organisations: Safeguarding Adjournment Debate Sam Carling North West Cambridgeshire Lab	Sam Carling North West Cambridgeshire Lab	View
February - 12-26 Feb (42 debates)
Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026)
26 Feb 2026 (13 debates)
Gibraltar Treaty Ministerial Statement Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	View
Maccabi Tel Aviv Fan Ban Ministerial Statement Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con	View
AEA Technology Pension Scheme Adjournment Debate Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage Lib Dem	Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage Lib Dem	View
Bereaved Children: Government Support General Debate Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	Christine Jardine Edinburgh West Lib Dem	View
House of Commons Commission General Debate None	None	View
House of Commons Commission General Debate Jayne Kirkham Truro and Falmouth Labour (Co-op)	Jayne Kirkham Truro and Falmouth Labour (Co-op)	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Peter Swallow Bracknell Lab	Peter Swallow Bracknell Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab	Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab	View
Point of Order: Rectification Procedure General Debate Louie French Old Bexley and Sidcup Con	Louie French Old Bexley and Sidcup Con	View
Restoration and Renewal Client Board General Debate None	None	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Warinder Juss Wolverhampton West Lab	Warinder Juss Wolverhampton West Lab	View
Restoration and Renewal Client Board General Debate Charlie Dewhirst Bridlington and The Wolds Con	Charlie Dewhirst Bridlington and The Wolds Con	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Jessica Toale Bournemouth West Lab	Jessica Toale Bournemouth West Lab	View
25 Feb 2026 (9 debates)
Post Office Green Paper Ministerial Statement Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab	Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab	View
Grenfell Tower Annual Report Ministerial Statement Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
Electronic Travel Authorisation: Dual Nationals Ministerial Statement Mike Tapp Dover and Deal Lab	Mike Tapp Dover and Deal Lab	View
Diego Garcia and British Indian Ocean Territory Ministerial Statement Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab	View
Bayeux Tapestry Exhibition Adjournment Debate Helena Dollimore Hastings and Rye Labour (Co-op)	Helena Dollimore Hastings and Rye Labour (Co-op)	View
Chalk Streams (UNESCO Natural World Heritage Site) General Debate Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire Lib Dem	Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire Lib Dem	View
Bills Presented General Debate None	None	View
Ukraine General Debate John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab	View
Speaker’s Statement General Debate None	None	View
24 Feb 2026 (9 debates)
Army Reservists: Employment Rights Adjournment Debate Gavin Robinson Belfast East DUP	Gavin Robinson Belfast East DUP	View
Points of Order General Debate None	None	View
Food Labelling (Halal and Kosher Meat) General Debate Esther McVey Tatton Con	Esther McVey Tatton Con	View
Online Harm: Child Protection General Debate Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem	Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem	View
Charter for Budget Responsibility General Debate Torsten Bell Swansea West Lab	Torsten Bell Swansea West Lab	View
Point of Order General Debate Gregory Campbell East Londonderry DUP	Gregory Campbell East Londonderry DUP	View
Miscellaneous General Debate Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	View
Speaker’s Statement General Debate None	None	View
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor General Debate None	None	View
23 Feb 2026 (7 debates)
Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address Ministerial Statement Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Local Government Reorganisation Ministerial Statement Steve Reed Streatham Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Streatham Labour (Co-op)	View
Schools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving Ministerial Statement Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab	View
Kinship Carer Identification Adjournment Debate Tom Collins Worcester Lab	Tom Collins Worcester Lab	View
Point of Order General Debate Dave Doogan Angus and Perthshire Glens SNP	Dave Doogan Angus and Perthshire Glens SNP	View
Industrial Development Act and Export and Investment Guarantees Act Amendments Bill - New Clause 3 Bill Debate Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab	View
Child Poverty Reduction Act - New clause 3—Review of the impact of the Act on child poverty, destitu... Bill Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
12 Feb 2026 (4 debates)
Social Rented Housing Sector Ministerial Statement Florence Eshalomi Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Labour (Co-op)	Florence Eshalomi Vauxhall and Camberwell Green Labour (Co-op)	View
Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address Motion Ministerial Statement Chris Ward Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven Lab	Chris Ward Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven Lab	View
School Minibus Safety Adjournment Debate Sarah Edwards Tamworth Lab	Sarah Edwards Tamworth Lab	View
Pharmacy First: Withholding Payments General Debate Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con	Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con	View

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