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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| 2026 - 05-08 Jan (20 debates) | ||
| January - 05-08 Jan (20 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 08 Jan 2026 (6 debates) | ||
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Post Offices Cheshire 2026-01-08
Adjournment Debate
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Aphra Brandreth Chester South and Eddisbury Con | View |
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Human Rights Abuses Magnitsky Sanctions 2026-01-08
General Debate
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Iain Duncan Smith Chingford and Woodford Green Con | View |
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Subsea Telecommunications Cables Resilience and Crisis Preparedness 2026-01-08
General Debate
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | View |
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High Street Gambling Reform 2026-01-08
General Debate
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Dawn Butler Brent East Lab | View |
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Road Safety Strategy 2026-01-08
General Debate
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Lilian Greenwood Stoke-on-Trent North Lab | View |
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Business of the House 2026-01-08
General Debate
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | View |
| 07 Jan 2026 (5 debates) | ||
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Ukraine and Wider Operational Update 2026-01-07
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Defence John Healey Labour Lab | View |
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Bletchley Railway Station Eastern Entrance 2026-01-07
Adjournment Debate
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Callum Anderson Buckingham and Bletchley Lab | View |
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Jury Trials 2026-01-07
General Debate
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Robert Jenrick Newark Con | View |
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Student Finance (Review of Payment Schedules) 2026-01-07
General Debate
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Luke Charters York Outer Lab | View |
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Rural Communities 2026-01-07
General Debate
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
| 06 Jan 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill 2026-01-06
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Digital Government and Data
Ian Murray
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The Minister for Digital Government and Data Ian Murray | View |
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River Cherwell Clearing Illegal Waste 2026-01-06
Adjournment Debate
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Calum Miller Bicester and Woodstock LD | View |
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Property (Registration and Valuation) 2026-01-06
General Debate
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Jodie Gosling Nuneaton Lab | View |
| 05 Jan 2026 (6 debates) | ||
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Venezuela 2026-01-05
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper Labour Lab | View |
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HMP Leyhill Offender Abscondments 2026-01-05
Urgent Question
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Robert Jenrick Newark Con | View |
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Agricultural Property Relief and Business Property Relief 2026-01-05
Urgent Question
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
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Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Armed Forces Recruitment and Retention 2026-01-05
Urgent Question
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
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Rights of Women and Girls Afghanistan 2026-01-05
Adjournment Debate
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Alice Macdonald Norwich North Lab/Co-op | View |
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Middle East and North Africa 2026-01-05
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Lab | View |
| 2025 - 15-18 Dec (30 debates) | ||
| December - 15-18 Dec (30 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 18 Dec 2025 (8 debates) | ||
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Local Government Reorganisation 2025-12-18
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness
Alison McGovern
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The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness Alison McGovern | View |
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Ukraine 2025-12-18
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
Labour (Co-op)
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The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Animal Welfare Strategy 2025-12-18
Urgent Question
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Neil Hudson Epping Forest Con | View |
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Indices of Deprivation England 2025-12-18
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Webb Blackpool South Lab | View |
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Christmas Adjournment 2025-12-18
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
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Violence against Women and Girls Strategy 2025-12-18
General Debate
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Jess Phillips Home Department Con | View |
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Business of the House 2025-12-18
General Debate
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | View |
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15th Anniversary 2025-12-18
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| 17 Dec 2025 (8 debates) | ||
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Local Government Finance 2025-12-17
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness
Alison McGovern
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The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness Alison McGovern | View |
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Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy and Reconciliation 2025-12-17
Urgent Question
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Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con | View |
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Puberty Suppressants Trial 2025-12-17
Urgent Question
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Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con | View |
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Window Cleaning Industry Workplace Safety 2025-12-17
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con | View |
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National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill 2025-12-17
General Debate
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Torsten Bell Constituency Unstated Con | View |
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UK-EU Common Understanding Negotiations 2025-12-17
General Debate
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Constituency Lab | View |
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INEOS Chemicals Grangemouth 2025-12-17
General Debate
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None | View |
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Youth Services 2025-12-17
General Debate
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Natasha Irons Croydon East Lab | View |
| 16 Dec 2025 (7 debates) | ||
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Electoral Resilience 2025-12-16
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Steve Reed | View |
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Planning Reform 2025-12-16
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Housing and Planning
Matthew Pennycook
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The Minister for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook | View |
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Chagossians Trust Fund and Resettlement 2025-12-16
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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Africa New Approach 2025-12-16
Urgent Question
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Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab | View |
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Criminal Justice System Wales 2025-12-16
Adjournment Debate
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Liz Saville Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC | View |
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Vacant Commercial Properties (Temporary Use) 2025-12-16
General Debate
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Luke Akehurst North Durham Lab | View |
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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2025-12-16
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Lab | View |
| 15 Dec 2025 (7 debates) | ||
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Jimmy Lai Conviction 2025-12-15
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper | View |
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Violence against Women and Girls Strategy 2025-12-15
Urgent Question
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Marie Goldman Chelmsford LD | View |
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NHS Winter Preparedness 2025-12-15
Urgent Question
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Stuart Andrew Daventry Con | View |
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Sudan Humanitarian Situation 2025-12-15
Urgent Question
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Seamus Logan Aberdeenshire North and Moray East SNP | View |
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Sudden Cardiac Death in Young People 2025-12-15
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Vince Harlow Lab/Co-op | View |
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Employment Rights Bill 2025-12-15
General Debate
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Kate Dearden Halifax Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill 2025-12-15
General Debate
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Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab | View |