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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| 2025 - 22 Oct - 11 Nov (50 debates) | ||
| November - 03-11 Nov (21 debates) | ||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | ||
| 11 Nov 2025 (6 debates) | ||
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Remembrance Day Armed Forces 2025-11-11
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for the Armed Forces Al Carns Con | View |
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Pensions 2025-11-11
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden Labour Lab | View |
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BBC Leadership 2025-11-11
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Lisa Nandy | View |
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Blood Transfusions during the Falklands War 2025-11-11
Adjournment Debate
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Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab | View |
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Russian Frozen Assets (Seizure and Aid to Ukraine) 2025-11-11
General Debate
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Calum Miller Bicester and Woodstock LD | View |
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Prisoner Releases in Error 2025-11-11
General Debate
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David Lammy Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
| 05 Nov 2025 (7 debates) | ||
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Curriculum and Assessment Review 2025-11-05
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Education
Bridget Phillipson
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The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson | View |
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Conflict in Sudan 2025-11-05
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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Drug-related Deaths 2025-11-05
Adjournment Debate
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Charlotte Nichols Warrington North Lab | View |
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Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill 2025-11-05
General Debate
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Andrew Western Work and Pensions Minister Lab | View |
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Business without Debate 2025-11-05
General Debate
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None | View |
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Employment Rights Bill 2025-11-05
General Debate
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Kate Dearden Dewsbury Con | View |
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Ferry Services (Integration and Regulation) 2025-11-05
General Debate
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Joe Robertson Isle of Wight East Con | View |
| 04 Nov 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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Sudan Government Support 2025-11-04
Adjournment Debate
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Brian Mathew Melksham and Devizes LD | View |
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Welfare Spending 2025-11-04
General Debate
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Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con | View |
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Supporting High Streets 2025-11-04
General Debate
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Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con | View |
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Fertility Treatment (Right to Time Off) 2025-11-04
General Debate
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Alice Macdonald Norwich North Lab/Co-op | View |
| 03 Nov 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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Huntingdon Train Attack 2025-11-03
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for the Home Department Shabana Mahmood Labour Lab | View |
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“Soldier F” Trial Verdict 2025-11-03
Urgent Question
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Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con | View |
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Care Leavers 2025-11-03
Adjournment Debate
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Sally Jameson Doncaster Central Lab/Co-op | View |
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Public Office (Accountability) Bill 2025-11-03
General Debate
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Keir Starmer Camberwell and Peckham Lab | View |
| October - 22-30 Oct (29 debates) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 30 Oct 2025 (6 debates) | ||
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Sudan Protection of Civilians 2025-10-30
Urgent Question
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Anneliese Dodds Oxford East Lab/Co-op | View |
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GP Services Melton and Syston 2025-10-30
Adjournment Debate
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Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con | View |
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Infected Blood Compensation Scheme 2025-10-30
General Debate
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None | View |
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Property Service Charges 2025-10-30
General Debate
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Rebecca Paul Reigate Con | View |
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Israel-Palestine Conflict Government Response 2025-10-30
General Debate
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Emily Thornberry Islington South and Finsbury Lab | View |
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Ageing and End-of-life Care 2025-10-30
General Debate
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Jim Shannon Strangford DUP | View |
| 29 Oct 2025 (7 debates) | ||
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UK-Türkiye Typhoon Export Deal 2025-10-29
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry
Luke Pollard
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The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry Luke Pollard | View |
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Gaza and Hamas 2025-10-29
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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Asylum Seekers MOD Housing 2025-10-29
Urgent Question
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Angus MacDonald Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire LD | View |
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Offshore Wind Supply Chain Tyneside 2025-10-29
Adjournment Debate
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Mary Glindon Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend Lab | View |
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Sentencing Bill 2025-10-29
General Debate
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Peter Bedford Mid Leicestershire Con | View |
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Privileges 2025-10-29
General Debate
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Alan Campbell Tynemouth Lab | View |
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European Convention on Human Rights (Withdrawal) 2025-10-29
General Debate
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Nigel Farage Clacton Reform | View |
| 28 Oct 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Support for Disabled Veterans 2025-10-28
Adjournment Debate
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Liz Jarvis Eastleigh LD | View |
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China Spying Case 2025-10-28
General Debate
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Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con | View |
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Stamp Duty Land Tax 2025-10-28
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 27 Oct 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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North Sea Oil and Gas Industry 2025-10-27
Urgent Question
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Andrew Bowie West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Con | View |
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Regulation and Inspection of Funeral Services 2025-10-27
Adjournment Debate
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Simon Hoare North Dorset Con | View |
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Prisoner Release Checks 2025-10-27
General Debate
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David Lammy Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice Lab | View |
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Victims and Courts Bill 2025-10-27
General Debate
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Alex Davies-Jones Vale of Clwyd Lab | View |
| 23 Oct 2025 (4 debates) | ||
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Black History Month 2025-10-23
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Equalities
Seema Malhotra
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The Minister for Equalities Seema Malhotra | View |
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Alleged Spying Case Role of Attorney General’s Office 2025-10-23
Urgent Question
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Robert Jenrick Newark Con | View |
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Fishing and Coastal Growth Fund 2025-10-23
Urgent Question
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Seamus Logan Aberdeenshire North and Moray East SNP | View |
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Decarbonisation of Cement 2025-10-23
Adjournment Debate
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John Whitby Derbyshire Dales Lab | View |
| 22 Oct 2025 (5 debates) | ||
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Heathrow National Airports Review 2025-10-22
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander Labour Lab | View |
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Renters’ Rights Bill 2025-10-22
Urgent Question
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Jeremy Corbyn Islington North Ind | View |
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Mental Health and Hoarding 2025-10-22
Adjournment Debate
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Paulette Hamilton Birmingham Erdington Lab | View |
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Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund 2025-10-22
General Debate
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Kanishka Narayan South Dorset Con | View |
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Procurement, Slavery and Human Trafficking Regulations NHS 2025-10-22
General Debate
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Zubir Ahmed Glasgow South West Con | View |