House of Commons Debates
4676 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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| 2026 - 05 Jan (1 debate) | ||
| January - 05 Jan (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 05 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East and North Africa 2026-01-05
General Debate
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Hamish Falconer Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Lab | View |
| 2025 - 08-18 Dec (49 debates) | ||
| December - 08-18 Dec (49 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 18 Dec 2025 (8 debates) | ||
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Local Government Reorganisation 2025-12-18
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness
Alison McGovern
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The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness Alison McGovern | View |
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Ukraine 2025-12-18
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard
Plymouth Sutton and Devonport
Labour (Co-op)
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The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Animal Welfare Strategy 2025-12-18
Urgent Question
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Neil Hudson Epping Forest Con | View |
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Indices of Deprivation England 2025-12-18
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Webb Blackpool South Lab | View |
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Christmas Adjournment 2025-12-18
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
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Violence against Women and Girls Strategy 2025-12-18
General Debate
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Jess Phillips Home Department Con | View |
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Business of the House 2025-12-18
General Debate
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | View |
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15th Anniversary 2025-12-18
General Debate
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Bob Blackman Harrow East Con | View |
| 17 Dec 2025 (8 debates) | ||
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Local Government Finance 2025-12-17
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness
Alison McGovern
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The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness Alison McGovern | View |
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Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy and Reconciliation 2025-12-17
Urgent Question
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Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con | View |
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Puberty Suppressants Trial 2025-12-17
Urgent Question
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Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con | View |
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Window Cleaning Industry Workplace Safety 2025-12-17
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con | View |
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National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill 2025-12-17
General Debate
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Torsten Bell Constituency Unstated Con | View |
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UK-EU Common Understanding Negotiations 2025-12-17
General Debate
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Constituency Lab | View |
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INEOS Chemicals Grangemouth 2025-12-17
General Debate
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None | View |
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Youth Services 2025-12-17
General Debate
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Natasha Irons Croydon East Lab | View |
| 16 Dec 2025 (7 debates) | ||
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Electoral Resilience 2025-12-16
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Steve Reed | View |
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Planning Reform 2025-12-16
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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Chagossians Trust Fund and Resettlement 2025-12-16
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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Africa New Approach 2025-12-16
Urgent Question
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Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab | View |
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Criminal Justice System Wales 2025-12-16
Adjournment Debate
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Liz Saville Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC | View |
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Vacant Commercial Properties (Temporary Use) 2025-12-16
General Debate
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Luke Akehurst North Durham Lab | View |
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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2025-12-16
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Lab | View |
| 15 Dec 2025 (7 debates) | ||
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Jimmy Lai Conviction 2025-12-15
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper | View |
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Violence against Women and Girls Strategy 2025-12-15
Urgent Question
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Marie Goldman Chelmsford LD | View |
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NHS Winter Preparedness 2025-12-15
Urgent Question
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Stuart Andrew Daventry Con | View |
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Sudan Humanitarian Situation 2025-12-15
Urgent Question
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Seamus Logan Aberdeenshire North and Moray East SNP | View |
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Sudden Cardiac Death in Young People 2025-12-15
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Vince Harlow Lab/Co-op | View |
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Employment Rights Bill 2025-12-15
General Debate
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Kate Dearden Halifax Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill 2025-12-15
General Debate
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Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab | View |
| 11 Dec 2025 (6 debates) | ||
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National Plan to End Homelessness 2025-12-11
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness
Alison McGovern
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The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness Alison McGovern | View |
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US National Security Strategy 2025-12-11
Urgent Question
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | View |
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Historical Interim Development Orders 2025-12-11
Adjournment Debate
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Claire Young Thornbury and Yate LD | View |
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Foreign Interference 2025-12-11
General Debate
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James MacCleary Lewes LD | View |
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St Andrew’s Day and Scottish Affairs 2025-12-11
General Debate
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Graeme Downie Dunfermline and Dollar Lab | View |
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Business of the House 2025-12-11
General Debate
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Richard Graham Carshalton and Wallington Con | View |
| 10 Dec 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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Resident Doctors Industrial Action 2025-12-10
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Wes Streeting
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The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting | View |
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Cammell Laird Workers’ Imprisonment Public Inquiry 2025-12-10
Adjournment Debate
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Kim Johnson Liverpool Riverside Lab | View |
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Seasonal Work 2025-12-10
General Debate
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Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con | View |
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Conduct of the Chancellor of the Exchequer 2025-12-10
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
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Data Publication and Quality (Immigration, Nationality and Country of Birth) 2025-12-10
General Debate
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Katie Lam Weald of Kent Con | View |
| 09 Dec 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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Grooming Gangs Independent Inquiry 2025-12-09
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for the Home Department Shabana Mahmood Labour Lab | View |
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Railways Bill 2025-12-09
Urgent Question
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Mike Thompson Cheadle Con | View |
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Northern Ireland Troubles Operation Kenova 2025-12-09
Urgent Question
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Gavin Robinson Belfast East DUP | View |
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Illegal Migrants Unknown Whereabouts 2025-12-09
Adjournment Debate
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Rupert Lowe Great Yarmouth Ind | View |
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UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) 2025-12-09
General Debate
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Al Pinkerton Surrey Heath LD | View |
| 08 Dec 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025-12-08
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook Conservative Lab | View |
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Child Poverty Strategy 2025-12-08
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson Lab Lab | View |
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Mental Health Bill [Lords] 2025-12-08
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Care
Stephen Kinnock
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The Minister for Care Stephen Kinnock | View |