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.

Year

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2026 - 16 Mar - 13 Apr (50 debates)
April - 13 Apr (6 debates)
Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026)
Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026)
13 Apr 2026 (6 debates)
Middle East Ministerial Statement Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	View
Southport Inquiry Ministerial Statement Shabana Mahmood Birmingham, Ladywood Lab	Shabana Mahmood Birmingham, Ladywood Lab	View
Diego Garcia Treaty and associated Bill Bill Debate Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	View
Young Cancer Patients: Experiences and Outcomes Adjournment Debate Steve Yemm Mansfield Lab	Steve Yemm Mansfield Lab	View
Point of Order General Debate None	None	View
Backbench Business General Debate Gregory Stafford Farnham Con	Gregory Stafford Farnham Con	View
March - 16-26 Mar (44 debates)
Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026)
26 Mar 2026 (8 debates)
National Savings & Investments Ministerial Statement Torsten Bell Constituency Lab	Torsten Bell Constituency Lab	View
Local Government Reorganisation Ministerial Statement Alison McGovern Wirral South Lab	Alison McGovern Wirral South Lab	View
Coastal Erosion Ministerial Statement Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Suffolk Coastal Lab	Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Suffolk Coastal Lab	View
Palliative Care Ministerial Statement Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	View
Resident Doctors: Industrial Action Ministerial Statement Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
Lucy Letby Case: Conduct of Cheshire Police Adjournment Debate Nusrat Ghani Wealden Con	Nusrat Ghani Wealden Con	View
Gurkha Veterans General Debate Cameron Thomas Constituency Lib Dem	Cameron Thomas Constituency Lib Dem	View
Backbench Business General Debate Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab	Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab	View
25 Mar 2026 (3 debates)
Foreign Financial Influence and Interference: UK Politics Ministerial Statement Steve Reed Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	Steve Reed Croydon North Labour (Co-op)	View
Criminal Justice Bill - After Clause 14 - Duty to inform victims and families of the unduly lenient ... Bill Debate None	None	View
Nuclear Test Veterans Adjournment Debate Rebecca Long-Bailey Salford and Eccles Lab	Rebecca Long-Bailey Salford and Eccles Lab	View
24 Mar 2026 (6 debates)
Middle East: Economic Update Ministerial Statement Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	View
Coastal Communities: Start Bay Adjournment Debate Caroline Voaden South Devon Lib Dem	Caroline Voaden South Devon Lib Dem	View
Defence General Debate James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
Personal Protective Equipment (Inclusive Standards) General Debate Kirsteen Sullivan Bathgate Labour (Co-op)	Kirsteen Sullivan Bathgate Labour (Co-op)	View
Points of Order General Debate None	None	View
Opposition Day General Debate None	None	View
23 Mar 2026 (5 debates)
Hatzola Ambulance Attack Ministerial Statement Dan Jarvis Barnsley Central Lab	Dan Jarvis Barnsley Central Lab	View
Middle East Ministerial Statement John Healey Wentworth and Dearne Lab	John Healey Wentworth and Dearne Lab	View
Smoking Health Etc (England) Bill - Clause 1 and related Lords amendments Bill Debate Sharon Hodgson Washington and Sunderland West Lab	Sharon Hodgson Washington and Sunderland West Lab	View
Pensions Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate None	None	View
Rail Connections to London: Rural Towns Adjournment Debate Julia Buckley Shrewsbury Lab	Julia Buckley Shrewsbury Lab	View
19 Mar 2026 (7 debates)
International Development Ministerial Statement Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab	Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab	View
National Security Strategy, Political Finance and Foreign Influence Ministerial Statement Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab	View
Community Mental Health Services Ministerial Statement Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem	View
Pre-1997 Pensions: Discretionary Increases Adjournment Debate Luke Akehurst North Durham Lab	Luke Akehurst North Durham Lab	View
Backbench Business General Debate Luke Murphy Basingstoke Lab	Luke Murphy Basingstoke Lab	View
Online Harms General Debate Ian Sollom Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem	Ian Sollom Westmorland and Lonsdale Lib Dem	View
UK Steel Strategy General Debate Peter Kyle Hove Lab	Peter Kyle Hove Lab	View
18 Mar 2026 (5 debates)
Flooding: Rural Communities Adjournment Debate Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con	View
Menstrual and Gynaecological Health General Debate Abena Oppong-Asare Harrow East Lab	Abena Oppong-Asare Harrow East Lab	View
Royal Assent General Debate None	None	View
Fuel Duty General Debate Richard Holden Stroud Con	Richard Holden Stroud Con	View
Student Loans General Debate None	None	View
17 Mar 2026 (5 debates)
Youth Unemployment Ministerial Statement Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab	View
Meningitis Outbreak Ministerial Statement Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab	View
Middle East Ministerial Statement Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab	Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab	View
Isles of Scilly: Transport Adjournment Debate Andrew George St Ives Lib Dem	Andrew George St Ives Lib Dem	View
Clinical Negligence General Debate Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab	Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab	View
16 Mar 2026 (5 debates)
GP Contract Ministerial Statement Stephen Kinnock Aberavon Lab	Stephen Kinnock Aberavon Lab	View
Heating Oil Support Ministerial Statement Martin McCluskey Constituency Lab	Martin McCluskey Constituency Lab	View
Strait of Hormuz Ministerial Statement Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op)	View
Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address Ministerial Statement Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab	View
Asbestos-related Lung Cancer: Compensation Act 2006 Adjournment Debate Douglas McAllister West Dunbartonshire Lab	Douglas McAllister West Dunbartonshire Lab	View

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