House of Commons Debates
4676 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 - 15 Jan - 02 Feb (50 debates) | ||
| February - 02 Feb (2 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 02 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Points of Order 2026-02-02
General Debate
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None | View |
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China and Japan 2026-02-02
General Debate
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
| January - 15-29 Jan (48 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 29 Jan 2026 (9 debates) | ||
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Women’s State Pension Age Communication PHSO Report 2026-01-29
Ministerial Statement
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Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden Labour Lab | View |
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Non-league Football 2026-01-29
Adjournment Debate
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Jonathan Brash Hartlepool Lab | View |
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Finance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting) 2026-01-29
General Debate
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James Wild North West Norfolk Con | View |
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Railways Bill (Eighth sitting) 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Falmouth Con | View |
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Peter Prinsley Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket Lab | View |
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Railways Bill (Seventh sitting) 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage LD | View |
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Finance (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting) 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Con | View |
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Prison Capacity Annual Statement 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Jake Richards Constituency Unknown Lab | View |
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First 1,000 Days of Life 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Paulette Hamilton Birmingham Erdington Lab | View |
| 28 Jan 2026 (4 debates) | ||
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Education Funding Distribution 2026-01-28
Adjournment Debate
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Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire LD | View |
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British Indian Ocean Territory 2026-01-28
General Debate
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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Youth Unemployment 2026-01-28
General Debate
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Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con | View |
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Flooding 2026-01-28
General Debate
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George Freeman Mid Norfolk Con | View |
| 27 Jan 2026 (5 debates) | ||
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Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill 2026-01-27
Ministerial Statement
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Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting Labour Lab | View |
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Commonhold and Leasehold Reform 2026-01-27
Ministerial Statement
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Matthew Pennycook Minister for Housing and Planning Lab | View |
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East Park Energy North Bedfordshire 2026-01-27
Adjournment Debate
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Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con | View |
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Electrically Assisted Pedal Cycles 2026-01-27
General Debate
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Julie Minns Carlisle Lab | View |
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Business Rates 2026-01-27
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Con Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury | View |
| 26 Jan 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Police Reform White Paper 2026-01-26
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for the Home Department Shabana Mahmood Labour Lab | View |
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Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2026-01-26
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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NHS Urgent Care Staffordshire 2026-01-26
Adjournment Debate
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Josh Newbury Cannock Chase Lab | View |
| 22 Jan 2026 (6 debates) | ||
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Local Government Reorganisation 2026-01-22
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Steve Reed | View |
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Local Government Finances Surrey 2026-01-22
Adjournment Debate
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Ben Spencer Runnymede and Weybridge Con | View |
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Agricultural Sector Import Standards 2026-01-22
General Debate
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Sam Carling North West Cambridgeshire Lab | View |
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Business of the House 2026-01-22
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
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Fishing Industry 2026-01-22
General Debate
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland LD | View |
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Energy Costs 2026-01-22
General Debate
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Bill Esterson Sefton Central Lab | View |
| 21 Jan 2026 (6 debates) | ||
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Water White Paper 2026-01-21
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Emma Reynolds | View |
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Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy and Reconciliation 2026-01-21
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn Labour Lab | View |
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Warm Homes Plan 2026-01-21
Ministerial Statement
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Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband | View |
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Antisocial Behaviour on Canals and Rivers Bath 2026-01-21
Adjournment Debate
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Wera Hobhouse Bath LD | View |
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Rail Passengers’ Charter 2026-01-21
General Debate
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Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage LD | View |
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National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill 2026-01-21
General Debate
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Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con | View |
| 20 Jan 2026 (7 debates) | ||
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Chinese Embassy 2026-01-20
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Security
Dan Jarvis
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The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis | View |
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Mobile Phones and Social Media Use by Children 2026-01-20
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Liz Kendall | View |
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5G Connectivity Telford and West Midlands 2026-01-20
Adjournment Debate
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Shaun Davies Telford Lab | View |
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Sentencing Bill 2026-01-20
General Debate
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Jake Richards Derby North Con | View |
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Glaucoma Care (England) 2026-01-20
General Debate
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Shockat Adam Leicester South Ind | View |
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Holocaust Memorial Bill 2026-01-20
General Debate
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Miatta Fahnbulleh Hammersmith Con | View |
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Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 2026-01-20
General Debate
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Stephen Doughty Con Cardiff South and Penarth | View |
| 19 Jan 2026 (7 debates) | ||
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Arctic Security 2026-01-19
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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Business Rates Retail, Hospitality and Leisure 2026-01-19
Urgent Question
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
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Local Elections Cancellation 2026-01-19
Urgent Question
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James Cleverly Braintree Con | View |
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Iran Protests 2026-01-19
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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Proposed Chinese Embassy 2026-01-19
Urgent Question
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Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab | View |
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Disclosure and Barring Service 2026-01-19
Adjournment Debate
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Vikki Slade Mid Dorset and North Poole LD | View |
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Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2026-01-19
General Debate
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Alex Davies-Jones Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney Lab | View |
| 15 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Digital ID 2026-01-15
Urgent Question
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Mike Wood Kingswinford and South Staffordshire Con | View |