House of Commons Debates

29 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

Month

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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2026 - 11 Mar (1 debate)
March - 11 Mar (1 debate)
Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026)
11 Mar 2026 (1 debate)
Royal Mail: Universal Service Obligation Ministerial Statement Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab	Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab	View
2025 - 25 Mar - 22 Oct (6 debates)
October - 22 Oct (1 debate)
Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025)
22 Oct 2025 (1 debate)
Procurement, Slavery and Human Trafficking Regulations NHS 2025-10-22 General Debate Zubir Ahmed Glasgow South West Con	Zubir Ahmed Glasgow South West Con	View
September - 09 Sep (1 debate)
Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025)
Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025)
09 Sep 2025 (1 debate)
Jaguar Land Rover Cyber-attack 2025-09-09 Urgent Question Derek Twigg Widnes and Halewood Lab	Derek Twigg Widnes and Halewood Lab	View
July - 02 Jul (1 debate)
Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025)
02 Jul 2025 (1 debate)
Corporate Businesses and Franchisees Regulatory Environment 2025-07-02 Adjournment Debate John Hayes South Holland and The Deepings Con	John Hayes South Holland and The Deepings Con	View
June - 04 Jun (1 debate)
Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025)
04 Jun 2025 (1 debate)
Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [Lords] 2025-06-04 General Debate Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Lab/Co-op	Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Lab/Co-op	View
May - 14 May (1 debate)
Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025)
Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025)
14 May 2025 (1 debate)
Great British Energy Bill 2025-05-14 General Debate Michael Shanks Rutherglen Lab	Michael Shanks Rutherglen Lab	View
March - 25 Mar (1 debate)
25 Mar 2025 (1 debate)
Great British Energy Bill 2025-03-25 General Debate None	None	View
2024 - 09 Dec (1 debate)
December - 09 Dec (1 debate)
09 Dec 2024 (1 debate)
Security Industry Act - New clause 2, Amendments 25-28 Bill Debate Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con	View
2023 - 12 Jan - 30 Nov (7 debates)
November - 30 Nov (1 debate)
30 Nov 2023 (1 debate)
National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) Act 2023 - New Clause 1 - Review of effects of... Bill Debate James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	James Murray Ealing North Labour (Co-op)	View
May - 10 May (1 debate)
10 May 2023 (1 debate)
Post Office Executives: Bonuses Ministerial Statement Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	Kevin Hollinrake Thirsk and Malton Con	View
April - 17 Apr (1 debate)
17 Apr 2023 (1 debate)
Data Reform Bill Bill Debate Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	Julia Lopez Hornchurch and Upminster Con	View
March - 22 Mar (1 debate)
22 Mar 2023 (1 debate)
Procurement Bill - Clause 2 (Further provision about power) Bill Debate Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
February - 07 Feb (1 debate)
07 Feb 2023 (1 debate)
Seafarers' Employment (Rights and Recognition) Bill - Clause 18 and new amendments to various clause... Bill Debate Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	Richard Holden Basildon and Billericay Con	View
January - 12-20 Jan (2 debates)
20 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
The Private Member’s Bill on Consumer Safety and Product Regulation - Clause 1 Bill Debate Ian Mearns Gateshead Lab	Ian Mearns Gateshead Lab	View
12 Jan 2023 (1 debate)
Retained EU Law: Trading Standards Adjournment Debate David Linden Glasgow East Lab	David Linden Glasgow East Lab	View
2022 - 19 Dec (1 debate)
December - 19 Dec (1 debate)
19 Dec 2022 (1 debate)
Maritime Labour Standards Bill - Clause 1 Bill Debate Mark Harper Fittleworth Con	Mark Harper Fittleworth Con	View
2021 - 13 Jan - 19 Nov (8 debates)
November - 19 Nov (1 debate)
19 Nov 2021 (1 debate)
Builders (Licensing) Bill Bill Debate Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con	Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con	View
September - 14-15 Sep (2 debates)
15 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Demutualisation of Liverpool Victoria Adjournment Debate Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op)	Gareth Thomas Harrow West Labour (Co-op)	View
14 Sep 2021 (1 debate)
Non-Disclosure Agreements (No. 2) General Debate Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	Maria Miller Basingstoke Con	View
June - 30 Jun (1 debate)
30 Jun 2021 (1 debate)
Financial Conduct Authority and Blackmore Bond plc Adjournment Debate Nigel Evans Glenrothes Con	Nigel Evans Glenrothes Con	View
April - 26 Apr (2 debates)
26 Apr 2021 (2 debates)
Financial Services Bill - Before Clause 1 - Duty of care for financial service providers Bill Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
Financial Services General Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
March - 12 Mar (1 debate)
12 Mar 2021 (1 debate)
Apprenticeships (Transparency) Bill - Clause 3 Bill Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
January - 13 Jan (1 debate)
13 Jan 2021 (1 debate)
The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill - Schedule 3 - Prudential regulation of credit in... Bill Debate John Glen Salisbury Con	John Glen Salisbury Con	View
2020 - 06 May - 30 Sep (4 debates)
September - 02-30 Sep (2 debates)
30 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Business Standards General Debate John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	John Martin McDonnell Hayes and Harlington Lab	View
02 Sep 2020 (1 debate)
Regulatory Impact Assessments (Legislative Scrutiny) Adjournment Debate Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	Christopher Chope Christchurch Con	View
June - 25 Jun (1 debate)
25 Jun 2020 (1 debate)
Universal Credit: Court of Appeal Judgment General Debate Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	Stephen Timms East Ham Lab	View
May - 06 May (1 debate)
06 May 2020 (1 debate)
Lifting the Lockdown: Workplace Safety General Debate Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	Andy McDonald Middlesbrough and Thornaby East Lab	View
2016 - 06 Jun (1 debate)
June - 06 Jun (1 debate)
06 Jun 2016 (1 debate)
BHS General Debate Anna Soubry Constituency Con	Anna Soubry Constituency Con	View