House of Commons Debates
685 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 - 08-30 Jan (12 debates) | ||
| January - 08-30 Jan (12 debates) | ||
| 30 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Doncaster Royal Infirmary 2025-01-30
Adjournment Debate
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Sally Jameson Doncaster Central Lab/Co-op | View |
| 27 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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A&E Services Solihull Borough 2025-01-27
Adjournment Debate
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Saqib Bhatti Meriden and Solihull East Con | View |
| 22 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill (Money) 2025-01-22
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Care Stephen Kinnock Lab Lab | View |
| 20 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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New Hospital Programme Review 2025-01-20
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting Lab Lab | View |
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Obesity Food and Diet 2025-01-20
General Debate
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Simon Opher Stroud Lab | View |
| 16 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency 2025-01-16
General Debate
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | View |
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Covid-19 Inquiry 2025-01-16
General Debate
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Pat McFadden Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Lab | View |
| 15 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Health and Social Care Winter Update 2025-01-15
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Wes Streeting
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The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting | View |
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Endometriosis Women in the Workplace 2025-01-15
Adjournment Debate
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Gill Furniss Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough Lab | View |
| 13 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Artificial Intelligence Opportunities Action Plan 2025-01-13
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle | View |
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Hospice and Palliative Care 2025-01-13
General Debate
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Paul Kohler Wimbledon LD | View |
| 08 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Trial of Lucy Letby 2025-01-08
Adjournment Debate
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David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con | View |
| 2024 - 17 Jul - 19 Dec (38 debates) | ||
| December - 02-19 Dec (7 debates) | ||
| 19 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Hospice Funding
Ministerial Statement
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| 18 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Winter Preparedness
Ministerial Statement
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | View |
| 17 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Social Security Contributions and Benefits Act 1992 (Amendment) Bill - New Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire Lib Dem | View |
| 11 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Puberty-suppressing Hormones
Ministerial Statement
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Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab | View |
| 05 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Plan for Change: Milestones for Mission-led Government
Ministerial Statement
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Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab | View |
| 02 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Grenfell Tower Inquiry
General Debate
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Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab | View |
| November - 05-26 Nov (10 debates) | ||
| 26 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Treatment of Terminal Illness
General Debate
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Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab | View |
| 20 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Healthcare: Hampshire
Adjournment Debate
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Danny Chambers Winchester Lib Dem | View |
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Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain)
General Debate
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Edward Leigh Gainsborough Con | View |
| 19 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Ryan Cornelius: Detention in UAE
Adjournment Debate
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Tim Roca Macclesfield Lab | View |
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Infected Blood Inquiry
General Debate
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab | View |
| 14 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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National Insurance Contributions: Healthcare
Ministerial Statement
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | View |
| 13 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Infant Formula Regulations
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Webb Blackpool South Lab | View |
| 05 Nov 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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NHS Dentistry: Rural Areas
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Gibson Chippenham Lib Dem | View |
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Ways and Means
General Debate
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Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab | View |
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Poly and Perfluorinated Alkyl Substances (Guidance)
General Debate
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Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem | View |
| October - 07-29 Oct (7 debates) | ||
| 29 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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World Stroke Day
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem | View |
| 23 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
General Debate
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab | View |
| 17 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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House of Commons Commission
General Debate
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Mary Foy City of Durham Lab | View |
| 16 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Access to Primary Healthcare
General Debate
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Helen Morgan North Shropshire Lib Dem | View |
| 14 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Afghan Special Forces Relocation Review
Ministerial Statement
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Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 08 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Health Services: Bridlington
Adjournment Debate
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Charlie Dewhirst Bridlington and The Wolds Con | View |
| 07 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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NHS Performance: Darzi Investigation
General Debate
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Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab | View |
| September - 02-12 Sep (6 debates) | ||
| 12 Sep 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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NHS: Independent Investigation
Ministerial Statement
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Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab | View |
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Sir David Amess Adjournment Debate
General Debate
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Mark Francois Rayleigh and Wickford Con | View |
| 09 Sep 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Government Policy on Health
Ministerial Statement
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Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab | View |
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Medicines
General Debate
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | View |
| 02 Sep 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
Ministerial Statement
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab | View |
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Technology in Public Services
General Debate
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Peter Kyle Hove and Portslade Lab | View |
| July - 17-30 Jul (8 debates) | ||
| 30 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Southport Incident
Ministerial Statement
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Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab | View |
| 26 Jul 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Infected Blood Inquiry
Ministerial Statement
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab | View |
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Pharmacy Provision: Hampton
Adjournment Debate
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Munira Wilson Twickenham Lib Dem | View |
| 22 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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CrowdStrike: IT Outage
Ministerial Statement
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Ellie Reeves Lewisham West and East Dulwich Lab | View |
| 19 Jul 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Covid-19 Inquiry
Ministerial Statement
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Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab | View |
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Planning, the Green Belt and Rural Affairs
General Debate
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Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab | View |
| 18 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Post Office Horizon Scandal
Ministerial Statement
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Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab | View |
| 17 Jul 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Health Services: Rural Areas
Adjournment Debate
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Jamie Stone Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross Lib Dem | View |