House of Commons Debates
898 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 - 07-30 Jan (20 debates) | ||
| January - 07-30 Jan (20 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 |
| 28 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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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 |
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Unionised Workers in the Housing Sector Pay Discrimination 2025-01-28
Adjournment Debate
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Anneliese Midgley Knowsley Lab | 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 |
| 23 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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ECO4 and Insulation Schemes 2025-01-23
General Debate
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Miatta Fahnbulleh Energy Security and Net Zero Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Business of the House 2025-01-23
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 21 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Environmental Protection 2025-01-21
General Debate
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Mary Creagh Wakefield Lab | View |
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Armed Forces Commissioner Bill 2025-01-21
General Debate
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Helen Maguire Epsom and Ewell LD | View |
| 20 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Office for Value for Money 2025-01-20
General Debate
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Meg Hillier Hackney South and Shoreditch Lab/Co-op | View |
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Global Combat Air Programme 2025-01-20
General Debate
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Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi Slough 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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Business of the House 2025-01-16
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 15 Jan 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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Higher Education Regulatory Approach 2025-01-15
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Education
Bridget Phillipson
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The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson | View |
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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 |
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Youth Mobility Scheme (EU Countries) 2025-01-15
General Debate
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James MacCleary Lewes LD | View |
| 14 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Drones High-security Prisons 2025-01-14
Urgent Question
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Robert Jenrick Newark Con | View |
| 13 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Sixth-form College Strikes Sussex 2025-01-13
Adjournment Debate
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Alison Bennett Mid Sussex 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 |
| 07 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Road Safety 2025-01-07
Adjournment Debate
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Andy MacNae Rossendale and Darwen Lab | View |
| 2024 - 14 Oct - 19 Dec (30 debates) | ||
| December - 02-19 Dec (12 debates) | ||
| 19 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Harland & Wolff
Ministerial Statement
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Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Hospice Funding
Ministerial Statement
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | View |
| 18 Dec 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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Provisional Local Government Finance Settlement
Ministerial Statement
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Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Winter Preparedness
Ministerial Statement
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | View |
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Post Office Redress and Funding
Ministerial Statement
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Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 16 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Royal Mail Takeover
Ministerial Statement
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Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough Lab | View |
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Victims of Sexual Violence: Court Delays
Adjournment Debate
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Mary Glindon Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend Lab | View |
| 12 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Qualifications Reform Review
Ministerial Statement
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Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab | View |
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SEND Provision: Autism and ADHD
Adjournment Debate
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Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire Lib Dem | View |
| 11 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
General Debate
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Julian Lewis New Forest East Con | View |
| 04 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Employer National Insurance Contributions
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 02 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Migration and Border Security
Ministerial Statement
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Yvette Cooper Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley Lab | View |
| November - 05-27 Nov (11 debates) | ||
| 27 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Respect Orders and Antisocial Behaviour
Ministerial Statement
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Diana R. Johnson Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham Lab | View |
| 26 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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“Get Britain Working” White Paper
Ministerial Statement
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Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab | View |
| 25 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Storm Bert
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 19 Nov 2024 (3 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 |
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Aviation (Accessibility)
General Debate
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Daniel Francis Bexleyheath and Crayford Lab | View |
| 18 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Children’s Social Care
Ministerial Statement
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Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab | View |
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The Armed Forces Bill - Clause 1: Establishment of the Armed Forces Commissioner
Bill Debate
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough 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 |
| 11 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Rail Performance
Ministerial Statement
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Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab | View |
| 05 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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NHS Dentistry: Rural Areas
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Gibson Chippenham Lib Dem | View |
| October - 14-29 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 |
| 22 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Postal Voting at General Elections
Adjournment Debate
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Simon Hoare North Dorset Con | View |
| 21 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Employment Rights (Transparency and Arbitration) Bill - Clause 1
Bill Debate
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Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab | View |
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Taxi Licensing: Deregulation Act 2015
Adjournment Debate
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Christopher Vince Harlow Lab Co-op | View |
| 17 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Government’s Childcare Expansion
Ministerial Statement
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Stephen Morgan Portsmouth South Lab | View |
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House of Commons Commission
General Debate
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Mary Foy City of Durham Lab | View |
| 14 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Reporting Ministerial Gifts and Hospitality
Ministerial Statement
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Ellie Reeves Lewisham West and East Dulwich Lab | View |