House of Commons Debates

4595 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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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2026 - 12-21 Jan (50 debates)
January - 12-21 Jan (50 debates)
Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026)
21 Jan 2026 (4 debates)
Warm Homes Plan 2026-01-21 Ministerial Statement Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband	Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband	View
Antisocial Behaviour on Canals and Rivers Bath 2026-01-21 Adjournment Debate Wera Hobhouse Bath LD	Wera Hobhouse Bath LD	View
Rail Passengers’ Charter 2026-01-21 General Debate Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage LD	Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage LD	View
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill 2026-01-21 General Debate Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con	Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con	View
20 Jan 2026 (7 debates)
Chinese Embassy 2026-01-20 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis	The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis	View
Mobile Phones and Social Media Use by Children 2026-01-20 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Liz Kendall	The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Liz Kendall	View
5G Connectivity Telford and West Midlands 2026-01-20 Adjournment Debate Shaun Davies Telford Lab	Shaun Davies Telford Lab	View
Sentencing Bill 2026-01-20 General Debate Jake Richards Derby North Con	Jake Richards Derby North Con	View
Glaucoma Care (England) 2026-01-20 General Debate Shockat Adam Leicester South Ind	Shockat Adam Leicester South Ind	View
Holocaust Memorial Bill 2026-01-20 General Debate Miatta Fahnbulleh Hammersmith Con	Miatta Fahnbulleh Hammersmith Con	View
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2026-01-20 General Debate Stephen Doughty Con Cardiff South and Penarth	Stephen Doughty Con Cardiff South and Penarth	View
19 Jan 2026 (7 debates)
Arctic Security 2026-01-19 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper Labour Lab	The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper Labour Lab	View
Business Rates Retail, Hospitality and Leisure 2026-01-19 Urgent Question Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
Local Elections Cancellation 2026-01-19 Urgent Question James Cleverly Braintree Con	James Cleverly Braintree Con	View
Iran Protests 2026-01-19 Urgent Question Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Proposed Chinese Embassy 2026-01-19 Urgent Question Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab	View
Disclosure and Barring Service 2026-01-19 Adjournment Debate Vikki Slade Mid Dorset and North Poole LD	Vikki Slade Mid Dorset and North Poole LD	View
Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2026-01-19 General Debate Alex Davies-Jones Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney Lab	Alex Davies-Jones Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney Lab	View
15 Jan 2026 (14 debates)
Digital ID 2026-01-15 Urgent Question Mike Wood Kingswinford and South Staffordshire Con	Mike Wood Kingswinford and South Staffordshire Con	View
Protection and Management of Young Trees 2026-01-15 Adjournment Debate Alex Mayer Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Lab	Alex Mayer Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Lab	View
New Palace Yard Project 2026-01-15 General Debate John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con	John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con	View
British Manufacturers 2026-01-15 General Debate Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Lab/Co-op	Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Lab/Co-op	View
Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme 2026-01-15 General Debate Catherine Fookes Monmouthshire Lab	Catherine Fookes Monmouthshire Lab	View
Persecuted Christians Abroad 2026-01-15 General Debate Matt Turmaine Watford Lab	Matt Turmaine Watford Lab	View
Prisons Illegal Drugs 2026-01-15 General Debate Andy Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab	Andy Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab	View
End-of-life Ministry 2026-01-15 General Debate Anna Dixon Shipley Lab	Anna Dixon Shipley Lab	View
New Towns 2026-01-15 General Debate Katrina Murray Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch Lab	Katrina Murray Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch Lab	View
Christians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories 2026-01-15 General Debate Douglas McAllister West Dunbartonshire Lab	Douglas McAllister West Dunbartonshire Lab	View
Covid-19 Financial Support 2026-01-15 General Debate Manuela Perteghella Stratford-on-Avon LD	Manuela Perteghella Stratford-on-Avon LD	View
Business of the House 2026-01-15 General Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
Safeguarding 2026-01-15 General Debate Richard Baker Glenrothes and Mid Fife Lab	Richard Baker Glenrothes and Mid Fife Lab	View
Restoration and Renewal Member Consultation 2026-01-15 General Debate None	None	View
14 Jan 2026 (6 debates)
Northern Powerhouse Rail 2026-01-14 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander	The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander	View
Offshore Wind 2026-01-14 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband	The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband	View
West Midlands Police 2026-01-14 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for the Home Department Shabana Mahmood	The Secretary of State for the Home Department Shabana Mahmood	View
Oil Refining Sector 2026-01-14 Adjournment Debate Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con	Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con	View
Ukraine 2026-01-14 General Debate Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Lab	Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Lab	View
Banks (Financial Exclusion and Access to Finance) 2026-01-14 General Debate Gareth Thomas Harrow West Lab/Co-op	Gareth Thomas Harrow West Lab/Co-op	View
13 Jan 2026 (6 debates)
Iran 2026-01-13 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper Labour Lab	The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper Labour Lab	View
Chinese Embassy 2026-01-13 Urgent Question Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	View
Storm Goretti 2026-01-13 Urgent Question Andrew George St Ives LD	Andrew George St Ives LD	View
Nigeria Freedom of Religion or Belief 2026-01-13 Adjournment Debate David Smith North Northumberland Lab	David Smith North Northumberland Lab	View
Emergency and Life-Saving Skills (Schools) 2026-01-13 General Debate Neil Shastri-Hurst Solihull West and Shirley Con	Neil Shastri-Hurst Solihull West and Shirley Con	View
Finance (No. 2) Bill 2026-01-13 General Debate None	None	View
12 Jan 2026 (6 debates)
Social Media Non-consensual Sexual Deepfakes 2026-01-12 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Liz Kendall Labour Lab	The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Liz Kendall Labour Lab	View
New Medium Helicopter Contract 2026-01-12 Urgent Question Adam Dance Yeovil LD	Adam Dance Yeovil LD	View
New Medium Helicopter Contract 2026-01-12 (1) Urgent Question Adam Dance Yeovil LD	Adam Dance Yeovil LD	View
Water Supplies East Grinstead 2026-01-12 Urgent Question Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con	Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con	View
Higher Education Government Support 2026-01-12 Adjournment Debate Bayo Alaba Southend East and Rochford Lab	Bayo Alaba Southend East and Rochford Lab	View
Finance (No. 2) Bill 2026-01-12 General Debate Dan Tomlinson Waveney Lab	Dan Tomlinson Waveney Lab	View

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