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 - 12-27 Nov (50 debates)
November - 12-27 Nov (50 debates)
Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025)
27 Nov 2025 (3 debates)
Right to Trial by Jury 2025-11-27 Urgent Question Robert Jenrick Newark Con	Robert Jenrick Newark Con	View
Government Transparency and Accountability 2025-11-27 Adjournment Debate Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con	View
Budget Resolutions 2025-11-27 General Debate Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
26 Nov 2025 (3 debates)
Grove Park Railway Station 2025-11-26 Adjournment Debate Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab	Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab	View
Financial Statement and Budget Report 2025-11-26 General Debate Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab	View
Budget Resolutions 2025-11-26 General Debate Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	Kemi Badenoch North West Essex Con	View
25 Nov 2025 (5 debates)
COP30 2025-11-25 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband	The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband	View
Uckfield Community Hospital Surgical Unit 2025-11-25 Adjournment Debate Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con	Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con	View
G20 and Ukraine 2025-11-25 General Debate The Prime Minister Keir Starmer	The Prime Minister Keir Starmer	View
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2025-11-25 General Debate Miatta Fahnbulleh Hampstead and Kilburn Con	Miatta Fahnbulleh Hampstead and Kilburn Con	View
Waste Incinerators 2025-11-25 General Debate Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con	View
24 Nov 2025 (5 debates)
Ministerial Code 2025-11-24 Urgent Question Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con	View
Maccabi Tel Aviv FC Away Fans Ban 2025-11-24 Urgent Question Nick Timothy West Suffolk Con	Nick Timothy West Suffolk Con	View
HMP Downview Female Prisoners 2025-11-24 Adjournment Debate Rebecca Paul Reigate Con	Rebecca Paul Reigate Con	View
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2025-11-24 General Debate Miatta Fahnbulleh Islington North Con	Miatta Fahnbulleh Islington North Con	View
Critical Minerals Strategy 2025-11-24 General Debate Chris McDonald Dunbartonshire East Con	Chris McDonald Dunbartonshire East Con	View
20 Nov 2025 (8 debates)
Migration Settlement Pathway 2025-11-20 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for the Home Department Shabana Mahmood	The Secretary of State for the Home Department Shabana Mahmood	View
Separation Centres Terrorist Offenders 2025-11-20 Urgent Question Robert Jenrick Newark Con	Robert Jenrick Newark Con	View
Ukraine Forcible Removal of Children 2025-11-20 Urgent Question Priti Patel Witham Con	Priti Patel Witham Con	View
Russian Ship Yantar 2025-11-20 Urgent Question James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con	View
Children with Serious Neurological Conditions 2025-11-20 Adjournment Debate James Asser West Ham and Beckton Lab	James Asser West Ham and Beckton Lab	View
Injury in Service Award 2025-11-20 General Debate Tom Morrison Cheadle LD	Tom Morrison Cheadle LD	View
Reoffending Rehabilitation in Prisons 2025-11-20 General Debate Andy Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab	Andy Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab	View
International Men’s Day 2025-11-20 General Debate Josh Newbury Cannock Chase Lab	Josh Newbury Cannock Chase Lab	View
19 Nov 2025 (6 debates)
Flooding Monmouthshire 2025-11-19 Urgent Question Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con	Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con	View
Northwich Railway Station Accessibility 2025-11-19 Adjournment Debate Andrew Cooper Mid Cheshire Lab	Andrew Cooper Mid Cheshire Lab	View
Driving Without Insurance (Penalties and Enforcement) 2025-11-19 General Debate Peter Swallow Bracknell Lab	Peter Swallow Bracknell Lab	View
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill 2025-11-19 General Debate Mr Speaker Speaker of the House of Commons	Mr Speaker Speaker of the House of Commons	View
Property (Digital Assets etc) Bill [Lords] 2025-11-19 General Debate Sarah Sackman MP for Court and Legal Services Lab	Sarah Sackman MP for Court and Legal Services Lab	View
Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill (Programme) (No. 2) 2025-11-19 General Debate None	None	View
18 Nov 2025 (6 debates)
ExxonMobil Mossmorran 2025-11-18 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Industry Chris McDonald Lab Lab	The Minister for Industry Chris McDonald Lab Lab	View
China Espionage Government Security Response 2025-11-18 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis	The Minister for Security Dan Jarvis	View
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill 2025-11-18 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn Labour Lab	The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn Labour Lab	View
Gaza and Sudan 2025-11-18 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper	The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper	View
Warm Homes Plan 2025-11-18 Adjournment Debate Ellie Chowns North Herefordshire Green	Ellie Chowns North Herefordshire Green	View
Access to Finance for Women in Business 2025-11-18 General Debate Sonia Kumar Dudley Lab	Sonia Kumar Dudley Lab	View
17 Nov 2025 (6 debates)
Asylum Policy 2025-11-17 Ministerial Statement The Secretary of State for the Home Department Shabana Mahmood	The Secretary of State for the Home Department Shabana Mahmood	View
Budget Press Briefings 2025-11-17 Urgent Question Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
Small Modular Nuclear Reactor Power Station Wylfa 2025-11-17 Urgent Question Llinos Medi Ynys Môn PC	Llinos Medi Ynys Môn PC	View
Illegal Waste Organised Crime 2025-11-17 Urgent Question Calum Miller Bicester and Woodstock LD	Calum Miller Bicester and Woodstock LD	View
Clive Treacey Safety Checklist 2025-11-17 Adjournment Debate Dave Robertson Lichfield Lab	Dave Robertson Lichfield Lab	View
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill 2025-11-17 General Debate Seema Malhotra Farnham Lab	Seema Malhotra Farnham Lab	View
13 Nov 2025 (3 debates)
Police Reform 2025-11-13 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Policing and Crime Sarah Jones	The Minister for Policing and Crime Sarah Jones	View
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025-11-13 Ministerial Statement The Minister for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook	The Minister for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook	View
Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy 2025-11-13 Adjournment Debate David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	David Davis Goole and Pocklington Con	View
12 Nov 2025 (5 debates)
Independent Football Regulator 2025-11-12 Urgent Question Louie French Old Bexley and Sidcup Con	Louie French Old Bexley and Sidcup Con	View
Nolan Principles 2025-11-12 Adjournment Debate Seamus Logan Aberdeenshire North and Moray East SNP	Seamus Logan Aberdeenshire North and Moray East SNP	View
Road Safety (Schools) 2025-11-12 General Debate Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Suffolk Coastal Lab	Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Suffolk Coastal Lab	View
Taxes 2025-11-12 General Debate Mel Stride Central Devon Con	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
Energy 2025-11-12 General Debate Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con	View

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