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.
| Debate | Lead MP | Actions |
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| 2025 - 30 Jan - 30 Apr (50 debates) | ||
| April - 02-30 Apr (11 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | ||
| 30 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Crime and Policing Bill (Ways and Means) 2025-04-30
General Debate
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None | View |
| 29 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2025-04-29
General Debate
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Andrew Western Middlesbrough East Lab | View |
| 28 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Community Health Manchester Rusholme 2025-04-28
Adjournment Debate
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Afzal Khan Manchester Rusholme Lab | View |
| 23 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Hospitals 2025-04-23
General Debate
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Helen Morgan North Shropshire LD | View |
| 08 Apr 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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EU Tariffs United States and Northern Ireland Economy 2025-04-08
Urgent Question
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Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con | View |
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Hospice Funding 2025-04-08
Adjournment Debate
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Joy Morrissey Beaconsfield Con | View |
| 07 Apr 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate 2025-04-07
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Transport
Heidi Alexander
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander | View |
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East Midlands Local Authorities and Economic Growth 2025-04-07
Adjournment Debate
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Michael Payne Gedling Lab | View |
| 03 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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UK Democracy Impact of Digital Platforms 2025-04-03
General Debate
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Sorcha Eastwood Lagan Valley Alliance | View |
| 02 Apr 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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School-based Nursery Capital Grants 2025-04-02
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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Driving Licences Zero Emission Vehicles 2025-04-02
General Debate
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Mike Kane North West Durham Lab | View |
| March - 03-31 Mar (23 debates) | ||
| 31 Mar 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Birmingham City Council 2025-03-31
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Local Government and English Devolution Jim McMahon | View |
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Bosnia and Herzegovina 2025-03-31
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill 2025-03-31
General Debate
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Jim McMahon None Lab | View |
| 27 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Scunthorpe Steelworks 2025-03-27
Urgent Question
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Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con | View |
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Double British Summer Time 2025-03-27
Adjournment Debate
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Alex Mayer Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Lab | View |
| 26 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Resettlement of Ukrainians Coatbridge 2025-03-26
Adjournment Debate
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Frank McNally Coatbridge and Bellshill Lab | View |
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Cornish Language and Heritage (Education and Recognition) 2025-03-26
General Debate
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Anna Gelderd South East Cornwall Lab | View |
| 25 Mar 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 2025-03-25
Ministerial Statement
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Dan Jarvis Labour Lab | View |
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Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill (changed to Non-Domestic Rating (Multipli...
General Debate
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None | View |
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Terms and Conditions of Employment 2025-03-25
General Debate
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Justin Madders Constituency Not Provided Lab | View |
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Regulators (Growth Objective) 2025-03-25
General Debate
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Luke Murphy Basingstoke Lab | View |
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National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill 2025-03-25
General Debate
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James Murray Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 24 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Male Suicide in Rotherham 2025-03-24 (1)
Adjournment Debate
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Jake Richards Rother Valley Lab | View |
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Male Suicide in Rotherham 2025-03-24
Adjournment Debate
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Jake Richards Rother Valley Lab | View |
| 19 Mar 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Council Tax Reform 2025-03-19
Adjournment Debate
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Jonathan Brash Hartlepool Lab | View |
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Winter Fuel Payment 2025-03-19
General Debate
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Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con | View |
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National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill 2025-03-19
General Debate
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James Murray Hinckley and Bosworth Con | View |
| 18 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Welfare Reform 2025-03-18
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 |
| 17 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Domestic Abuse Offences 2025-03-17
Adjournment Debate
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Josh Babarinde Eastbourne LD | View |
| 13 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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NHS England Update 2025-03-13
Ministerial Statement
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Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting Lab | View |
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Business of the House 2025-03-13
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 04 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Housing Estates 2025-03-04
General Debate
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Alistair Strathern Hitchin Lab | View |
| 03 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Church of England Safeguarding 2025-03-03
Adjournment Debate
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Luke Myer Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland Lab | View |
| February - 03-27 Feb (14 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025) | ||
| 27 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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St David’s Day and Welsh Affairs 2025-02-27
General Debate
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Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab | View |
| 26 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Family Businesses 2025-02-26
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
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British Indian Ocean Territory 2025-02-26
General Debate
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
| 25 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Warm Home Discount 2025-02-25
General Debate
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None | View |
| 13 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Reform of Private Family Law Hearings 2025-02-13
Adjournment Debate
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Neil Shastri-Hurst Solihull West and Shirley Con | View |
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LGBT+ History Month 2025-02-13
General Debate
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Nia Griffith Wales Con | View |
| 12 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Political Donations 2025-02-12
General Debate
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Manuela Perteghella Stratford-on-Avon LD | View |
| 11 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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US Global Public Health Policy 2025-02-11
Adjournment Debate
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Danny Chambers Winchester LD | View |
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Terms and Conditions of Employment 2025-02-11
General Debate
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Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Neston Lab/Co-op | View |
| 06 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Manufacturing and Engineering (Northern Ireland) 2025-02-06
Adjournment Debate
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | View |
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UK-EU Relations 2025-02-06
General Debate
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Constituency Con | View |
| 04 Feb 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Social Security Benefits 2025-02-04
Urgent Question
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Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con | View |
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National Insurance Contributions 2025-02-04
General Debate
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James Murray Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Con | View |
| 03 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2025-02-03
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 |
| January - 30 Jan (2 debates) | ||
| 30 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Women’s Health Strategy 2025-01-30
Urgent Question
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Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con | View |
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Doncaster Royal Infirmary 2025-01-30
Adjournment Debate
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Sally Jameson Doncaster Central Lab/Co-op | View |