House of Commons Debates
490 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.
| Debate | Lead MP | Actions |
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| 2025 - 07-28 Jan (7 debates) | ||
| January - 07-28 Jan (7 debates) | ||
| 28 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Gaza Humanitarian Situation 2025-01-28
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Development Anneliese Dodds Labour Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 22 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Russian Maritime Activity and UK Response 2025-01-22
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Defence John Healey Labour Lab | View |
| 16 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East 2025-01-16
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Mr David Lammy | View |
| 14 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue 2025-01-14
General Debate
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Rachel Reeves Sheffield Central Lab | View |
| 13 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Sudan US Determination of Genocide 2025-01-13
Urgent Question
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Andrew Mitchell Sutton Coldfield Con | View |
| 07 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Pro-democracy Campaigners Arrests 2025-01-07
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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Northern Gaza 2025-01-07
Urgent Question
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Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon LD | View |
| 2024 - 18 Jul - 19 Dec (43 debates) | ||
| December - 02-19 Dec (12 debates) | ||
| 19 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Syria
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 18 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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British Indian Ocean Territory: Sovereignty
Ministerial Statement
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 16 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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United Front Work Department
Ministerial Statement
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab | View |
| 09 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Syria
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
| 05 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Detention of Alaa Abd el-Fattah
Adjournment Debate
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John McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab | View |
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Detained British Nationals Abroad
General Debate
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Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con | View |
| 03 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Georgia
Ministerial Statement
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | View |
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UK Supply Chains: Uyghur Forced Labour
Ministerial Statement
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Douglas Alexander Lothian East Lab Co-op | View |
| 02 Dec 2024 (4 debates) | ||
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Bangladesh: Attacks on Hindu Community
Ministerial Statement
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Catherine West Hornsey and Friern Barnet Lab | View |
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Chagos Islands: UK-US Defence Relationship
Ministerial Statement
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Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) | View |
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North-West Syria
Ministerial Statement
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Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab | View |
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Medical Aid During Conflict
Adjournment Debate
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Zubir Ahmed Glasgow South West Lab | View |
| November - 13-28 Nov (9 debates) | ||
| 28 Nov 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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UK Leadership on Sudan
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab | View |
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Pakistan: Freedom of Religion
General Debate
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | View |
| 25 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel-Gaza Conflict: Arrest Warrants
Ministerial Statement
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Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab | View |
| 21 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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G20 and COP29 Summits
Ministerial Statement
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
| 19 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Jailing of Hong Kong Pro-democracy Activists
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Ryan Cornelius: Detention in UAE
Adjournment Debate
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Tim Roca Macclesfield Lab | View |
| 13 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Chagos Islands
Ministerial Statement
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Debt Relief (Developing Countries)
General Debate
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Bambos Charalambous Southgate and Wood Green Lab | View |
| October - 07-30 Oct (13 debates) | ||
| 30 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Western Sahara
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con | View |
| 29 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Israel: UNRWA Ban
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Sudan
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 28 Oct 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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Middle East
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
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International Engagement
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
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China: Human Rights and Sanctions
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
| 23 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Sanctions: Iran
General Debate
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 21 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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St Helena: UK Immigration
Ministerial Statement
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 15 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Gaza and Lebanon
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 14 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Gibraltar-Spain Border Checks
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 07 Oct 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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Anniversary of 7 October Attacks: Middle East
Ministerial Statement
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
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British Indian Ocean Territory: Negotiations
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
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Hamas Attacks: First Anniversary
Adjournment Debate
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Jonathan Pearce High Peak Lab | View |
| September - 02-11 Sep (5 debates) | ||
| 11 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Democracy in Bangladesh
Adjournment Debate
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Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab | View |
| 09 Sep 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Sanctions: Syria
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab | View |
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Sanctions: Russia
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab | View |
| 03 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Sudan
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 02 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East Update
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
| July - 18-30 Jul (4 debates) | ||
| 30 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Lebanon
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
| 22 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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NATO and European Political Community Meetings
Ministerial Statement
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
| 19 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Israel and Gaza
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
| 18 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Debate on the Address
General Debate
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |