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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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2025 - 01-11 Dec (50 debates)
December - 01-11 Dec (50 debates)
Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026)
11 Dec 2025 (6 debates)
National Plan to End Homelessness 2025-12-11 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness Alison McGovern	The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness Alison McGovern	View
US National Security Strategy 2025-12-11 Urgent Question Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	View
Historical Interim Development Orders 2025-12-11 Adjournment Debate Claire Young Thornbury and Yate LD	Claire Young Thornbury and Yate LD	View
Foreign Interference 2025-12-11 General Debate James MacCleary Lewes LD	James MacCleary Lewes LD	View
St Andrew’s Day and Scottish Affairs 2025-12-11 General Debate Graeme Downie Dunfermline and Dollar Lab	Graeme Downie Dunfermline and Dollar Lab	View
Business of the House 2025-12-11 General Debate Richard Graham Carshalton and Wallington Con	Richard Graham Carshalton and Wallington Con	View
10 Dec 2025 (5 debates)
Resident Doctors Industrial Action 2025-12-10 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting	The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting	View
Cammell Laird Workers’ Imprisonment Public Inquiry 2025-12-10 Adjournment Debate Kim Johnson Liverpool Riverside Lab	Kim Johnson Liverpool Riverside Lab	View
Seasonal Work 2025-12-10 General Debate Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
Conduct of the Chancellor of the Exchequer 2025-12-10 General Debate Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
Data Publication and Quality (Immigration, Nationality and Country of Birth) 2025-12-10 General Debate Katie Lam Weald of Kent Con	Katie Lam Weald of Kent Con	View
09 Dec 2025 (5 debates)
Grooming Gangs Independent Inquiry 2025-12-09 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for the Home Department Shabana Mahmood Labour Lab	The Secretary of State for the Home Department Shabana Mahmood Labour Lab	View
Railways Bill 2025-12-09 Urgent Question Mike Thompson Cheadle Con	Mike Thompson Cheadle Con	View
Northern Ireland Troubles Operation Kenova 2025-12-09 Urgent Question Gavin Robinson Belfast East DUP	Gavin Robinson Belfast East DUP	View
Illegal Migrants Unknown Whereabouts 2025-12-09 Adjournment Debate Rupert Lowe Great Yarmouth Ind	Rupert Lowe Great Yarmouth Ind	View
UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) 2025-12-09 General Debate Al Pinkerton Surrey Heath LD	Al Pinkerton Surrey Heath LD	View
08 Dec 2025 (8 debates)
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025-12-08 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook Conservative Lab	The Minister for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook Conservative Lab	View
Child Poverty Strategy 2025-12-08 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson Lab Lab	The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson Lab Lab	View
Mental Health Bill [Lords] 2025-12-08 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Care Stephen Kinnock	The Minister for Care Stephen Kinnock	View
Restriction of Jury Trials 2025-12-08 Urgent Question Robert Jenrick Newark Con	Robert Jenrick Newark Con	View
Ajax Armoured Vehicle 2025-12-08 Urgent Question James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Away Fans Ban 2025-12-08 Urgent Question Nick Timothy West Suffolk Con	Nick Timothy West Suffolk Con	View
Self-employed Adoptive Parents Statutory Support 2025-12-08 Adjournment Debate Rebecca Smith South West Devon Con	Rebecca Smith South West Devon Con	View
Employment Rights Bill 2025-12-08 General Debate Kate Dearden Constituency Con	Kate Dearden Constituency Con	View
04 Dec 2025 (7 debates)
Dawn Sturgess Inquiry 2025-12-04 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis	The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis	View
Camden Nursery Sexual Abuse Case 2025-12-04 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson	The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson	View
Local Elections 2025-12-04 Urgent Question David Simmonds Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Con	David Simmonds Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner Con	View
Domestic Violence Support for Victims’ Families 2025-12-04 Adjournment Debate Connor Rand Altrincham and Sale West Lab	Connor Rand Altrincham and Sale West Lab	View
Business of the House 2025-12-04 General Debate Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
Northern Ireland Legacy of the Past 2025-12-04 General Debate Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab	Tonia Antoniazzi Gower Lab	View
War in Ukraine 2025-12-04 General Debate Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con	Bernard Jenkin Harwich and North Essex Con	View
03 Dec 2025 (8 debates)
Official Secrets Act and Espionage 2025-12-03 Urgent Question Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	View
OBR Resignation of Chair 2025-12-03 Urgent Question Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
Venezuela US Military 2025-12-03 Urgent Question Calum Miller Bicester and Woodstock LD	Calum Miller Bicester and Woodstock LD	View
Ely Railway Upgrade 2025-12-03 Adjournment Debate Charlotte Cane Ely and East Cambridgeshire LD	Charlotte Cane Ely and East Cambridgeshire LD	View
Pension Schemes Bill 2025-12-03 General Debate Torsten Bell City of Durham Lab	Torsten Bell City of Durham Lab	View
Fireworks (Noise Control etc) 2025-12-03 General Debate Yasmin Qureshi Bolton South and Walkden Lab	Yasmin Qureshi Bolton South and Walkden Lab	View
Business without Debate 2025-12-03 General Debate None	None	View
Pornography and violence against women 2025-12-03 General Debate Sharon Hodgson Washington and Gateshead South Lab	Sharon Hodgson Washington and Gateshead South Lab	View
02 Dec 2025 (7 debates)
Budget Resolutions 2025-12-02 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting	The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting	View
Government Procurement 2025-12-02 Adjournment Debate Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab	Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab	View
Pornography and Violence against Women 2025-12-02 General Debate Kirsteen Sullivan Bathgate and Linlithgow Lab/Co-op	Kirsteen Sullivan Bathgate and Linlithgow Lab/Co-op	View
Domestic Energy Efficiency (Call for Evidence) 2025-12-02 General Debate Simon Opher Stroud Lab	Simon Opher Stroud Lab	View
Proposed Solar Development in Wisborough Green 2025-12-02 General Debate Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con	View
Angiolini Inquiry 2025-12-02 General Debate None	None	View
Criminal Court Reform 2025-12-02 General Debate David Lammy Nottingham South Lab	David Lammy Nottingham South Lab	View
01 Dec 2025 (4 debates)
Budget Resolutions 2025-12-01 Ministerial Statement Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband Labour Lab	Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband Labour Lab	View
M6 Junction 38 2025-12-01 Adjournment Debate Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale LD	Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale LD	View
Office for Budget Responsibility Forecasts 2025-12-01 General Debate James Murray Constituency Lab	James Murray Constituency Lab	View
Iconic Trees and Nature Education 2025-12-01 General Debate Joe Morris Hexham Lab	Joe Morris Hexham Lab	View

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