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.

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2026 - 13-27 Apr (50 debates)
April - 13-27 Apr (50 debates)
Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026)
Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026)
27 Apr 2026 (7 debates)
Public Office (Accountability) Bill - Motion to carry over proceedings to the next Session Bill Debate Alex Davies-Jones Carmarthen East and Dinefwr Lab	Alex Davies-Jones Carmarthen East and Dinefwr Lab	View
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill - Motion to carry over the bill to next Session Bill Debate Hilary Benn Leeds Central Lab	Hilary Benn Leeds Central Lab	View
Pension Schemes Bill - Clause 40 - Certain schemes providing money purchase benefits: scale and asse... Bill Debate Andrew Western Constituency Lab	Andrew Western Constituency Lab	View
The Planning Bill - Various Lords Amendments Bill Debate Miatta Fahnbulleh Peckham Labour (Co-op)	Miatta Fahnbulleh Peckham Labour (Co-op)	View
Ernest Bevin Adjournment Debate Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	View
Privilege General Debate None	None	View
Points of Order General Debate None	None	View
23 Apr 2026 (6 debates)
Synthetic Chemicals Ministerial Statement Toby Perkins Chesterfield Lab	Toby Perkins Chesterfield Lab	View
Housing Conditions in Temporary Accommodation Ministerial Statement Florence Eshalomi Worcester Labour (Co-op)	Florence Eshalomi Worcester Labour (Co-op)	View
UK Biobank Data Ministerial Statement Ian Murray Edinburgh South Lab	Ian Murray Edinburgh South Lab	View
Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 Adjournment Debate Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	Bob Blackman Harrow East Con	View
Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency General Debate Vikki Slade Hemel Hempstead Lib Dem	Vikki Slade Hemel Hempstead Lib Dem	View
Backbench Business General Debate Jennifer Craft Kingston upon Hull East Lab	Jennifer Craft Kingston upon Hull East Lab	View
22 Apr 2026 (10 debates)
Pension Schemes Ministerial Statement Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
Government Procurement Strategy Ministerial Statement Chris Ward Constituency Lab	Chris Ward Constituency Lab	View
Pensions Bill - Clause 122 - Commencement Bill Debate Torsten Bell Constituency Lab	Torsten Bell Constituency Lab	View
Education Bill - After Clause 62 - Prohibition of smartphones during the school day Bill Debate Olivia Bailey Reading West and Mid Berkshire Lab	Olivia Bailey Reading West and Mid Berkshire Lab	View
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill - Lords amendments 2H, 2J; Government motions 439C, 4... Bill Debate Sarah Jones Croydon Central Lab	Sarah Jones Croydon Central Lab	View
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy Adjournment Debate Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage Lib Dem	Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage Lib Dem	View
Business of the House (Today) General Debate None	None	View
Point of Order: Rectification Procedure General Debate None	None	View
Criminal Proceedings (Juror Absence) General Debate Sally Jameson Doncaster Central Labour (Co-op)	Sally Jameson Doncaster Central Labour (Co-op)	View
Point of Order General Debate Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	View
21 Apr 2026 (7 debates)
Middle East: Economic Update Ministerial Statement Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	View
Local Government and Regeneration Bill - Lords amendments engaging Commons financial privilege and o... Bill Debate Miatta Fahnbulleh Constituency Labour (Co-op)	Miatta Fahnbulleh Constituency Labour (Co-op)	View
SS Richard Montgomery: Masts Adjournment Debate Kevin McKenna Sittingbourne and Sheppey Lab	Kevin McKenna Sittingbourne and Sheppey Lab	View
Road Surfaces (Maximum Noise Levels) General Debate Melanie Onn Great Grimsby Lab	Melanie Onn Great Grimsby Lab	View
Points of Order General Debate Julian Lewis New Forest East Con	Julian Lewis New Forest East Con	View
Peter Mandelson: Government Appointment General Debate None	None	View
Speaker’s Statement General Debate None	None	View
16 Apr 2026 (6 debates)
British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme Ministerial Statement Peter Kyle Hove Lab	Peter Kyle Hove Lab	View
Women’s Health Strategy Ministerial Statement Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab	View
Neuroendocrine Cancer Adjournment Debate Scott Arthur Edinburgh South West Lab	Scott Arthur Edinburgh South West Lab	View
Restoration and Renewal Client Board General Debate None	None	View
Backbench Business General Debate Alan Campbell Tynemouth Lab	Alan Campbell Tynemouth Lab	View
Church Commissioners General Debate Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	View
15 Apr 2026 (7 debates)
Strategic Defence Review: Funding Ministerial Statement Luke Pollard Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	Luke Pollard Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	View
Food Bill - Amendment 4 Bill Debate Alice Johnson Brighton, Kemptown Lab	Alice Johnson Brighton, Kemptown Lab	View
Children and Social Work Bill - Clause 56 - Functions of adjudicator in relation to admission number... Bill Debate Nusrat Ghani Wealden Con	Nusrat Ghani Wealden Con	View
Insurance Act 2015 (Amendment) Bill - Lords amendments and Government motions to disagree Bill Debate Torsten Bell Swansea West Lab	Torsten Bell Swansea West Lab	View
Respect Act 2023-24 - Clause 1 - Respect orders Bill Debate Diana Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab	Diana Johnson Kingston upon Hull North Lab	View
Regulation of the Marmalade Market Adjournment Debate Tessa Munt Wells Lib Dem	Tessa Munt Wells Lib Dem	View
Creative Arts and Culture (Broadcasting Requirements) General Debate John Slinger Rugby Lab	John Slinger Rugby Lab	View
14 Apr 2026 (6 debates)
Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Ministerial Statement Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	Nick Thomas-Symonds Torfaen Lab	View
Knife Crime Ministerial Statement Sarah Jones Croydon Central Lab	Sarah Jones Croydon Central Lab	View
Online Safety Bill - Lords amendment 263 and related amendments Bill Debate Sarah Jones Croydon Central Lab	Sarah Jones Croydon Central Lab	View
Dualling of the A21 Adjournment Debate Kieran Mullan Bexhill and Battle Con	Kieran Mullan Bexhill and Battle Con	View
Crime and Policing Bill (Ways and Means) General Debate Andy McDonald Middlesbrough Lab	Andy McDonald Middlesbrough Lab	View
Type 1 Diabetes Screening (Children) General Debate Sarah Bool Glasgow North West Con	Sarah Bool Glasgow North West Con	View
13 Apr 2026 (1 debate)
North Atlantic Submarine Activity Ministerial Statement Alistair Carns Constituency Lab	Alistair Carns Constituency Lab	View

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