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.
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| 2025 - 07-30 Jan (19 debates) | ||
| January - 07-30 Jan (19 debates) | ||
| 30 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Proportional Representation General Elections 2025-01-30
General Debate
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Alex Sobel Leeds Central and Headingley Lab/Co-op | View |
| 29 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Growing the UK Economy 2025-01-29
General Debate
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
| 27 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Fiscal Policy Defence Spending 2025-01-27
Urgent Question
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 23 Jan 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2025-01-23
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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Agricultural and Business Property Reliefs OBR Costing 2025-01-23
Urgent Question
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
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High Streets Autumn Budget 2024 2025-01-23
Adjournment Debate
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Victoria Collins Harpenden and Berkhamsted LD | View |
| 22 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Public Services Rural Areas 2025-01-22
Adjournment Debate
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David Smith North Northumberland Lab | View |
| 21 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Environmental Protection 2025-01-21
General Debate
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Mary Creagh Wakefield Lab | View |
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Armed Forces Commissioner Bill 2025-01-21
General Debate
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Helen Maguire Epsom and Ewell LD | View |
| 20 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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New Hospital Programme Review 2025-01-20
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting Lab Lab | View |
| 16 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency 2025-01-16
General Debate
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Esther McVey Tatton Con | View |
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Business of the House 2025-01-16
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 15 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Youth Mobility Scheme (EU Countries) 2025-01-15
General Debate
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James MacCleary Lewes LD | 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 (1 debate) | ||
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Debt Advice Services 2025-01-09
Adjournment Debate
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Stella Creasy Walthamstow Lab/Co-op | View |
| 07 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Road Safety 2025-01-07
Adjournment Debate
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Andy MacNae Rossendale and Darwen Lab | View |
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Crown Estate Bill [Lords] 2025-01-07
General Debate
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Darren Jones Birmingham, Hall Green Lab | View |
| 2024 - 18 Nov - 19 Dec (31 debates) | ||
| December - 02-19 Dec (21 debates) | ||
| 19 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Ukraine
Ministerial Statement
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Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Hospice Funding
Ministerial Statement
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | View |
| 18 Dec 2024 (3 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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Copyright and Artificial Intelligence
Ministerial Statement
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Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab | View |
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Winter Preparedness
Ministerial Statement
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Karin Smyth Bristol South Lab | View |
| 17 Dec 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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Women’s State Pension Age Communication: PHSO Report
Ministerial Statement
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Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab | View |
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BBC Charter Review
Adjournment Debate
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Gregory Campbell East Londonderry DUP | View |
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Off-road Bikes (Police Powers)
General Debate
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Luke Akehurst North Durham Lab | View |
| 16 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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English Devolution
Ministerial Statement
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Jim McMahon Oldham West, Chadderton and Royton Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 12 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Prison Capacity Strategy
Ministerial Statement
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Alex Davies-Jones Pontypridd Lab | View |
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Building Homes
Ministerial Statement
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Matthew Pennycook Greenwich and Woolwich Lab | View |
| 11 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Puberty-suppressing Hormones
Ministerial Statement
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Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab | View |
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Finance Bill (No. 2) - New Clause 7 - Review of effects of sections 50 and 51 on housing market
Bill Debate
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None | View |
| 10 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Capital Gains Tax Bill - New clause 1, New clause 4, New clause 5
Bill Debate
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Nusrat Ghani Sussex Weald Con | View |
| 09 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Syria
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
| 05 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Plan for Change: Milestones for Mission-led Government
Ministerial Statement
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Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab | View |
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Improving Public Transport
General Debate
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Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem | View |
| 04 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Farming and Inheritance Tax
General Debate
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
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Employer National Insurance Contributions
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 03 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 02 Dec 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Chagos Islands: UK-US Defence Relationship
Ministerial Statement
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Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) | View |
| November - 18-28 Nov (10 debates) | ||
| 28 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Cross-Boundary Housing Developments
Adjournment Debate
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Peter Bedford Mid Leicestershire Con | View |
| 27 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Finance Bill - The entire Finance Bill being debated
Bill Debate
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James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op) | View |
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E-scooters (Review and Awareness )
General Debate
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Jessica Morden Newport East Lab | View |
| 26 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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“Get Britain Working” White Paper
Ministerial Statement
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Liz Kendall Leicester West Lab | View |
| 25 Nov 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill
Bill Debate
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None | View |
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Homeless Families: Relocation outside London
Adjournment Debate
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Grahame Morris Easington Lab | View |
| 20 Nov 2024 (3 debates) | ||
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Defence Programmes Developments
Ministerial Statement
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |
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Healthcare: Hampshire
Adjournment Debate
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Danny Chambers Winchester Lib Dem | View |
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Terminal Illness (Relief of Pain)
General Debate
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Edward Leigh Gainsborough Con | View |
| 18 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Bus Funding
Ministerial Statement
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Louise Haigh Sheffield Heeley Lab | View |