House of Commons Debates
934 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 - 25 Mar - 04 Jun (50 debates) | ||
| June - 02-04 Jun (4 debates) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 04 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Regional Growth 2025-06-04
General Debate
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
| 03 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Thames Water 2025-06-03
Urgent Question
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
| 02 Jun 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Strategic Defence Review 2025-06-02
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Defence John Healey Labour Lab | View |
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Government Announcements 2025-06-02
Urgent Question
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| May - 01-22 May (21 debates) | ||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 22 May 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] 2025-05-22
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle Lab Lab | View |
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Diego Garcia Military Base 2025-05-22
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Defence John Healey Labour Lab | View |
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A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Project 2025-05-22
Adjournment Debate
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Markus Campbell-Savours Penrith and Solway Lab | View |
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UK-EU Summit Policy Priorities 2025-05-22
General Debate
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Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North Lab | View |
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Business of the House 2025-05-22
General Debate
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None | View |
| 21 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Business and the Economy 2025-05-21
General Debate
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Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con | View |
| 20 May 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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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 |
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UK-EU Summit 2025-05-20
General Debate
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
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Reasonable Adjustments (Duty on Employers to Respond) 2025-05-20
General Debate
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Deirdre Costigan Ealing Southall Lab | View |
| 19 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Pubs and Community Funding 2025-05-19
Adjournment Debate
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Rebecca Paul Reigate Con | View |
| 15 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Sanctions Implementation and Enforcement 2025-05-15
General Debate
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Stephen Doughty Con Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | View |
| 14 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Sanctions 2025-05-14
General Debate
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Stephen Doughty Constituency Con | View |
| 13 May 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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UK-EU Summit 2025-05-13
General Debate
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Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con | View |
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A34 Slip Road Safety (East Ilsley and Beedon) 2025-05-13
General Debate
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Olivia Bailey Reading West and Mid Berkshire Lab | View |
| 12 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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US-UK Trade Deal Northern Ireland 2025-05-12
Urgent Question
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Jim Allister North Antrim TUV | View |
| 08 May 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Trade Negotiations 2025-05-08
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security
Mr Douglas Alexander
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The Minister for Trade Policy and Economic Security Mr Douglas Alexander | View |
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Environmental Audit Committee 2025-05-08
General Debate
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Toby Perkins Chesterfield Lab | View |
| 07 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] 2025-05-07
General Debate
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Chris Bryant Rhondda Lab | View |
| 06 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Trade Negotiations 2025-05-06
Ministerial Statement
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Douglas Alexander Lab Lab | View |
| 01 May 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Energy Prices Energy-intensive Industries 2025-05-01
Urgent Question
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Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Lab/Co-op | View |
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Hadlow College 2025-05-01
Adjournment Debate
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Tom Tugendhat Tonbridge Con | View |
| April - 01-30 Apr (17 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | ||
| 30 Apr 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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UK Airstrike Houthi Military Facility 2025-04-30
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Defence
John Healey
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The Secretary of State for Defence John Healey | View |
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UK-USA Trade Agreements (Parliamentary Scrutiny) 2025-04-30
General Debate
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Richard Foord Honiton and Sidmouth LD | View |
| 29 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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River Thames Unauthorised Mooring 2025-04-29
Adjournment Debate
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Monica Harding Esher and Walton LD | View |
| 24 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill [Lords] 2025-04-24
General Debate
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Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con | View |
| 23 Apr 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Pension Funds 2025-04-23
Adjournment Debate
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Manuela Perteghella Stratford-on-Avon LD | View |
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Sewage 2025-04-23
General Debate
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale LD | View |
| 08 Apr 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Horizon Redress and Post Office Update 2025-04-08
General Debate
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None | View |
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Energy (Social Tariff) 2025-04-08
General Debate
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Polly Billington East Thanet Lab | View |
| 07 Apr 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate 2025-04-07
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Transport
Heidi Alexander
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander | View |
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Scunthorpe Steelworks 2025-04-07
Urgent Question
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Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con | View |
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East Midlands Local Authorities and Economic Growth 2025-04-07
Adjournment Debate
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Michael Payne Gedling Lab | View |
| 03 Apr 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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UK-US Trade and Tariffs 2025-04-03
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds Labour Labour (Co-op) | View |
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UK Democracy Impact of Digital Platforms 2025-04-03
General Debate
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Sorcha Eastwood Lagan Valley Alliance | View |
| 02 Apr 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Driving Licences Zero Emission Vehicles 2025-04-02
General Debate
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Mike Kane North West Durham Lab | View |
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Onshore Wind and Solar Generation 2025-04-02
General Debate
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Michael Shanks South Dorset Con | View |
| 01 Apr 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] 2025-04-01
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds Labour Labour (Co-op) | View |
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NHS Pensions 2025-04-01
Urgent Question
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Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con | View |
| March - 25-31 Mar (8 debates) | ||
| 31 Mar 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Birmingham City Council 2025-03-31
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Local Government and English Devolution Jim McMahon | View |
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Croydon Area Remodelling Funding Brighton Mainline 2025-03-31
Adjournment Debate
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Natasha Irons Croydon East Lab | View |
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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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Scunthorpe Steelworks 2025-03-27
Urgent Question
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Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con | 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 |
| 25 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Veterinary Products in Waterways 2025-03-25
Adjournment Debate
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Rachel Gilmour Tiverton and Minehead LD | View |
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Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill (changed to Non-Domestic Rating (Multipli...
General Debate
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None | View |