House of Commons Debates
907 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 - 01 May - 07 Jul (50 debates) | ||
| July - 01-07 Jul (6 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| 07 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Pension Schemes Bill 2025-07-07
General Debate
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Torsten Bell Work and Pensions Committee Lab | View |
| 03 Jul 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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NHS 10-Year Plan 2025-07-03
Ministerial Statement
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Wes Streeting Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Lab | View |
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Gravesham River Crossings 2025-07-03
Adjournment Debate
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Lauren Sullivan Gravesham Lab | View |
| 02 Jul 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Corporate Businesses and Franchisees Regulatory Environment 2025-07-02
Adjournment Debate
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John Hayes South Holland and The Deepings Con | View |
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Heathrow Substation Outage NESO Review 2025-07-02
General Debate
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Michael Shanks South Dorset Con | View |
| 01 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payment Bill 2025-07-01
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 |
| June - 02-30 Jun (26 debates) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 30 Jun 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Welfare Reform 2025-06-30
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Liz Kendall Labour Lab | View |
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Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Bill 2025-06-30
Urgent Question
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None | View |
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Rare Cancers Bill (Money) 2025-06-30
General Debate
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None | View |
| 26 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Floating Solar Panels 2025-06-26
Adjournment Debate
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Lincoln Jopp Spelthorne Con | View |
| 25 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Criminal Justice 2025-06-25
General Debate
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Andy Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab | View |
| 23 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Modern Industrial Strategy 2025-06-23
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds Labour Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 19 Jun 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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UK Infrastructure 10-year Strategy 2025-06-19
General Debate
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Darren Jones Birmingham, Hayes and Harlington Lab | View |
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Warm Home Discount 2025-06-19
General Debate
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Miatta Fahnbulleh Peckham Con | View |
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Licences and Licensing 2025-06-19
General Debate
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Diana Johnson Halifax Lab | View |
| 18 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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HS2 Reset 2025-06-18
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Transport
Heidi Alexander
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander | View |
| 17 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Prostate Cancer Treatment 2025-06-17
Adjournment Debate
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Rupa Huq Ealing Central and Acton Lab | View |
| 16 Jun 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Child Sexual Exploitation Casey Report 2025-06-16
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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Animal Experiments Medical Research 2025-06-16
Adjournment Debate
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Irene Campbell North Ayrshire and Arran Lab | View |
| 12 Jun 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Gibraltar 2025-06-12
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Labour Lab | View |
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Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy 2025-06-12
Adjournment Debate
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Chris McDonald Stockton North Lab | View |
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Industrial Strategy 2025-06-12
General Debate
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Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill Lab | View |
| 11 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Spending Review 2025 2025-06-11
General Debate
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Rachel Reeves Lincoln Lab | View |
| 10 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Nuclear Power Investment 2025-06-10
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband | View |
| 05 Jun 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Free School Meals 2025-06-05
General Debate
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Stephen Morgan Fratton Con | View |
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Bank Closures and Banking Hubs 2025-06-05
General Debate
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Ian Lavery Blyth and Ashington Lab | View |
| 04 Jun 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Street Parking on Estates Bracknell Forest 2025-06-04
Adjournment Debate
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Peter Swallow Bracknell Lab | View |
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Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] 2025-06-04
General Debate
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Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Lab/Co-op | View |
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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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Yeovil Hospital Maternity Unit 2025-06-03
Adjournment Debate
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Adam Dance Yeovil LD | 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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Arms and Military Cargo Export Controls Israel 2025-06-02
Adjournment Debate
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Steve Witherden Montgomeryshire and Glyndŵr Lab | View |
| May - 01-22 May (18 debates) | ||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 22 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Independent Sentencing Review 2025-05-22
General Debate
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Shabana Mahmood Coventry North East Lab | View |
| 21 May 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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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 |
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Immigration 2025-05-21
General Debate
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Chris Philp Croydon South Con | View |
| 20 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 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 (4 debates) | ||
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Solar Farms 2025-05-15
General Debate
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Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con | View |
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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 |
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Youth Services 2025-05-15
General Debate
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Natasha Irons Croydon East Lab | View |
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Safeguarding Vulnerable Claimants 2025-05-15
General Debate
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Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab | View |
| 14 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Plastic Recycling in Leamington Environmental Impact 2025-05-14
Adjournment Debate
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | View |
| 13 May 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Mansion House Accord 2025-05-13
Urgent Question
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
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UK-EU Summit 2025-05-13
General Debate
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Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con | View |
| 12 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 08 May 2025 (3 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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Brain Tumours Research and Treatment 2025-05-08
General Debate
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Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab | View |
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Environmental Audit Committee 2025-05-08
General Debate
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Toby Perkins Chesterfield 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 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |