House of Commons Debates
4855 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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| 2026 - 27 Apr - 04 Jun (50 debates) | ||
| June - 01-04 Jun (13 debates) | ||
| 04 Jun 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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General Medical Council
Adjournment Debate
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Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con | View |
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Pride Month
General Debate
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Olivia Bailey Luton North Lab | View |
| 03 Jun 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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South East Water: Disruption of Supply
Ministerial Statement
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Emma Hardy Kingston upon Hull West and Hessle Lab | View |
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General Strike Centenary Commemorations
Adjournment Debate
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Laurence Turner Birmingham Northfield Lab | View |
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Lebanon: Israel Defence Forces Operations
General Debate
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Monica Harding Constituency Lib Dem | View |
| 02 Jun 2026 (4 debates) | ||
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Milburn Review: Interim Report
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Western Constituency Lab | View |
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Murder of Henry Nowak
Ministerial Statement
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Shabana Mahmood Birmingham, Ladywood Lab | View |
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Armed Forces Act 2026 - Amendments 2, 3, 4, 88, and 89
Bill Debate
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Nusrat Ghani Wealden Con | View |
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Relationship between Social Security Scotland and the DWP
Adjournment Debate
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Wendy Chamberlain North East Fife Lib Dem | View |
| 01 Jun 2026 (4 debates) | ||
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Lord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response
Ministerial Statement
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
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Equality Act 2010: Code of Practice
Ministerial Statement
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Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Health and Social Care Bill
Bill Debate
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James Murray Dulwich and West Norwood Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Coastal Communities: Government Support
Adjournment Debate
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Neil Duncan-Jordan Poole Lab | View |
| May - 13-21 May (21 debates) | ||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2026 - 31 May 2026) | ||
| 21 May 2026 (6 debates) | ||
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Humble Address: Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
Ministerial Statement
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Chris Bryant Rhondda Lab | View |
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Costs for Motorists
Ministerial Statement
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Lucy Rigby Bury St Edmunds Lab | View |
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Middle East
Ministerial Statement
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Hamish Falconer Constituency Lab | View |
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Middle East: Economic Response
Ministerial Statement
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab | View |
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Climate Change (Political Declaration) Bill - Amendment moved by the Leader of the Opposition
Bill Debate
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Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab | View |
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Imprisonment of Craig and Lindsay Foreman in Iran
Adjournment Debate
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Tony Vaughan Folkestone and Hythe Lab | View |
| 20 May 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Processed Russian Oil Products: Sanctions
Ministerial Statement
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Chris Bryant Rhondda Lab | View |
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Banking Hubs
Adjournment Debate
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Graham Leadbitter Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey SNP | View |
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Defence Readiness
General Debate
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None | View |
| 19 May 2026 (4 debates) | ||
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High Speed 2 Reset
Ministerial Statement
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Heidi Alexander Lewisham East Lab | View |
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Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address
Ministerial Statement
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
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High Speed 2: Impact on Communities
Adjournment Debate
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Joy Morrissey Beaconsfield Con | View |
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Energy Security
General Debate
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Claire Coutinho Romsey and Southampton North Con | View |
| 14 May 2026 (4 debates) | ||
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National Security
Ministerial Statement
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley Central Lab | View |
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Supreme Court Dillon Judgment
Ministerial Statement
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Hilary Benn Leeds Central Lab | View |
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Heathrow Airport: Third Runway
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem | View |
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Debate on the Address
General Debate
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Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab | View |
| 13 May 2026 (4 debates) | ||
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New Developments: Unadopted Roads and Public Amenities
Adjournment Debate
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Alistair Strathern Hitchin Lab | View |
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Message to attend His Majesty
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
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Debate on the Address
General Debate
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None | View |
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King’s Speech
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
| April - 27-29 Apr (16 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | ||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | ||
| 29 Apr 2026 (6 debates) | ||
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Prayers - [Mr Speaker in the Chair]
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
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His Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
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Prorogation
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
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In-Person Banking Services
General Debate
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Alan Mak Havant Con | View |
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Royal Assent
General Debate
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None | View |
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Points of Order
General Debate
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Catherine West Hornsey and Wood Green Lab | View |
| 28 Apr 2026 (7 debates) | ||
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Local Government and Public Involvement (England) Bill - Commencement
Bill Debate
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Miatta Fahnbulleh Peckham Labour (Co-op) | View |
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The Pension Schemes Bill - Clause 40 - Certain schemes providing money purchase benefits: scale and ...
Bill Debate
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Torsten Bell Constituency Lab | View |
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Houses in Multiple Occupation
Adjournment Debate
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Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform | View |
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Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges
General Debate
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Kemi Badenoch Saffron Walden Con | View |
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Select Committee Chair Elections
General Debate
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None | View |
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Select Committees
General Debate
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Alan Campbell Tynemouth Lab | View |
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Local Area Energy Plans
General Debate
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James Naish Rushcliffe Lab | View |
| 27 Apr 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Lord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response Update
Ministerial Statement
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
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Dunmurry Police Station Attack
Ministerial Statement
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Hilary Benn Leeds Central Lab | View |
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Children and Social Media Protection Bill - Amendments 38V to 38X, Lords Amendments 105C
Bill Debate
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Olivia Bailey Bolsover Lab | View |