House of Commons Debates
934 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 - 07-14 Jan (7 debates) | ||
| January - 07-14 Jan (7 debates) | ||
| 14 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue 2025-01-14
General Debate
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Rachel Reeves Sheffield Central Lab | View |
| 13 Jan 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Artificial Intelligence Opportunities Action Plan 2025-01-13
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle | View |
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Live Events Ticketing Resale and Pricing Practices 2025-01-13
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism Chris Bryant Labour Lab | View |
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Developing AI Capacity and Expertise in UK Defence 2025-01-13
General Debate
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Emma Lewell-Buck South Shields Lab | View |
| 09 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Debt Advice Services 2025-01-09
Adjournment Debate
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Stella Creasy Walthamstow Lab/Co-op | View |
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Business of the House 2025-01-09
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire 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 - 21 Oct - 19 Dec (43 debates) | ||
| December - 03-19 Dec (16 debates) | ||
| 19 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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MV Ruby: Safety
Adjournment Debate
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Rupert Lowe Great Yarmouth Ind | View |
| 18 Dec 2024 (2 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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Internet Service Providers and Suicide-related Content
Adjournment Debate
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Richard Burgon Leeds East Lab | View |
| 17 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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BBC Charter Review
Adjournment Debate
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Gregory Campbell East Londonderry DUP | View |
| 16 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Royal Mail Takeover
Ministerial Statement
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Justin Madders Ellesmere Port and Bromborough 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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Building Homes
Ministerial Statement
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Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab | View |
| 11 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Theft of Tools of Trade (Sentencing)
General Debate
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Amanda Martin Portsmouth North Lab | View |
| 10 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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International Human Rights Day
Adjournment Debate
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Fabian Hamilton Leeds North East Lab | View |
| 09 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Waste and Recycling
Adjournment Debate
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Matt Vickers Stockton West Con | View |
| 06 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Northern Ireland (Protocol Repeal) Bill - Second Reading of the entire Bill
Bill Debate
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Jim Allister North Antrim TUV | View |
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Spray Foam Insulation: Property Value
Adjournment Debate
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Tom Gordon Harrogate and Knaresborough Lib Dem | 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 |
| 03 Dec 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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UK Supply Chains: Uyghur Forced Labour
Ministerial Statement
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Douglas Alexander Lothian East Lab Co-op | View |
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Finance Bill 2019-20 - Clause on National Insurance Contributions
Bill Debate
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James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op) | View |
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International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Adjournment Debate
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Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab | View |
| November - 04-28 Nov (17 debates) | ||
| 28 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab | View |
| 27 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Stellantis Luton
Ministerial Statement
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Jonathan Reynolds Stalybridge and Hyde Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Sewage Discharges: South West
Adjournment Debate
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Ben Maguire North Cornwall Lib Dem | View |
| 20 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Defence Programmes Developments
Ministerial Statement
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |
| 19 Nov 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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Ukraine: 1,000 Days
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
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Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Bill - Clause 1 - Prohibition on franchise extensions ...
Bill Debate
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Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab | View |
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Ryan Cornelius: Detention in UAE
Adjournment Debate
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Tim Roca Macclesfield Lab | View |
| 18 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Bus Funding
Ministerial Statement
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Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab | View |
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Financial Services: Mansion House Speech
General Debate
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Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con | View |
| 14 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Council Tax
Ministerial Statement
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Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab | View |
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Aircraft Noise: Local Communities
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Olney Richmond Park Lib Dem | View |
| 13 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Future of the Post Office
Ministerial Statement
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Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 12 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Pubs Code: Guest Beers
Adjournment Debate
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Julie Minns Carlisle 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 |
| 06 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Road Fuel Market
Adjournment Debate
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Graeme Downie Dunfermline and Dollar Lab | View |
| 04 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Higher Education Reform
Ministerial Statement
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Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab | View |
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Newport Chartist Commemorations: Strengthening Democracy
Adjournment Debate
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Jessica Morden Newport East Lab | View |
| October - 21-31 Oct (10 debates) | ||
| 31 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Budget Resolutions
General Debate
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Jeremy Hunt Godalming and Ash Con | View |
| 30 Oct 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Western Sahara
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con | View |
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Budget Resolutions
General Debate
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Rishi Sunak Richmond and Northallerton Con | View |
| 28 Oct 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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Fiscal Rules
Ministerial Statement
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
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International Engagement
Ministerial Statement
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Labour (Co-op) | View |
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China: Human Rights and Sanctions
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
| 24 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
Ministerial Statement
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | View |
| 23 Oct 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Sanctions: Iran
General Debate
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) | 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 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |