House of Commons Debates
898 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 - 04 Feb - 19 May (50 debates) | ||
| May - 01-19 May (10 debates) | ||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 19 May 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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NHS and Care Volunteer Responders Service 2025-05-19
Urgent Question
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Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con | View |
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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 (2 debates) | ||
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Coroner Services West Midlands 2025-05-15
Adjournment Debate
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Ayoub Khan Birmingham Perry Barr Ind | View |
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Youth Services 2025-05-15
General Debate
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Natasha Irons Croydon East Lab | View |
| 12 May 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Immigration System 2025-05-12
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for the Home Department
Yvette Cooper
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The Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper | View |
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Protection of Prison Staff 2025-05-12
Urgent Question
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Robert Jenrick Newark Con | View |
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Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025-05-12
General Debate
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Angela Eagle Constituency Lab | View |
| 08 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 07 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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United States Film Tariff 2025-05-07
Urgent Question
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Stuart Andrew Daventry Con | View |
| 01 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Hadlow College 2025-05-01
Adjournment Debate
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Tom Tugendhat Tonbridge Con | View |
| April - 01-29 Apr (8 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | ||
| 29 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Maternity Units (Requirement for Bereavement Suite) 2025-04-29
General Debate
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Rosie Wrighting Kettering Lab | View |
| 23 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Pension Funds 2025-04-23
Adjournment Debate
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Manuela Perteghella Stratford-on-Avon LD | View |
| 08 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Hospice Funding 2025-04-08
Adjournment Debate
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Joy Morrissey Beaconsfield Con | View |
| 07 Apr 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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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 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 02 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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School-based Nursery Capital Grants 2025-04-02
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Education
Bridget Phillipson
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The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson | 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 - 04-31 Mar (16 debates) | ||
| 31 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] 2025-...
General Debate
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Ian Sollom St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire LD | View |
| 27 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Modern Slavery Act 2015 10th Anniversary 2025-03-27
General Debate
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Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con | 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 (3 debates) | ||
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Asylum Hotels and Illegal Channel Crossings 2025-03-25
Urgent Question
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Chris Philp Croydon South Con | View |
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Terms and Conditions of Employment 2025-03-25
General Debate
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Justin Madders Constituency Not Provided Lab | View |
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Regulators (Growth Objective) 2025-03-25
General Debate
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Luke Murphy Basingstoke Lab | View |
| 19 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 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 |
| 10 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Syria 2025-03-10
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Minister Con | View |
| 06 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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North Sea Energy 2025-03-06
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Industry Sarah Jones Lab Lab | View |
| 05 Mar 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Courts and Tribunals Sitting Days 2025-03-05
General Debate
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Shabana Mahmood Constituency Lab | View |
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Department for Business and Trade 2025-03-05
General Debate
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Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North Lab | View |
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 2025-03-05
General Debate
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Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab | View |
| 04 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Trade Diversion and Windsor Framework 2025-03-04
Adjournment Debate
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Jim Allister North Antrim TUV | View |
| February - 04-27 Feb (16 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 (2 debates) | ||
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Child Maintenance Service 2025-02-26
Adjournment Debate
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Ian Sollom St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire LD | View |
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Family Businesses 2025-02-26
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 25 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] 2025...
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Education
Bridget Phillipson
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The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson | View |
| 24 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Breakfast Clubs Early Adopters 2025-02-24
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson Labour Lab | View |
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Plant Oxford Site 2025-02-24
Urgent Question
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Greg Smith Mid Buckinghamshire Con | View |
| 12 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Prevent Learning Review 2025-02-12
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis Lab Lab | View |
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SEND Provision Derbyshire 2025-02-12
Adjournment Debate
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Linsey Farnsworth Amber Valley Lab | View |
| 11 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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US Steel Import Tariffs 2025-02-11
Urgent Question
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Harriett Baldwin West Worcestershire Con | View |
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Terms and Conditions of Employment 2025-02-11
General Debate
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Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Neston Lab/Co-op | View |
| 10 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Community and Third Sector Organisations Employment 2025-02-10
Adjournment Debate
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Paulette Hamilton Birmingham Erdington Lab | View |
| 06 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Manufacturing and Engineering (Northern Ireland) 2025-02-06
Adjournment Debate
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | View |
| 05 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Police Grant Report 2025-02-05
Ministerial Statement
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Diana Johnson Labour Lab | View |
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English Devolution and Local Government 2025-02-05
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Angela Rayner Labour Lab | View |
| 04 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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National Insurance Contributions 2025-02-04
General Debate
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James Murray Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Con | View |
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National Cancer Plan 2025-02-04
General Debate
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Andrew Gwynne MP Lab | View |