House of Commons Debates
302 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.
| Debate | Lead MP | Actions |
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| 2026 - 05 Jan - 24 Mar (32 debates) | ||
| March - 03-24 Mar (9 debates) | ||
| 24 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East: Economic Update
Ministerial Statement
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab | View |
| 23 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East
Ministerial Statement
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John Healey Wentworth and Dearne Lab | View |
| 19 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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International Development
Ministerial Statement
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Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab | View |
| 17 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East
Ministerial Statement
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Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab | View |
| 16 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Strait of Hormuz
Ministerial Statement
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 09 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Middle East: Defence
Ministerial Statement
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |
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Middle East: Economic Update
Ministerial Statement
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab | View |
| 04 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Ministry of Defence
General Debate
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | View |
| 03 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Spring Forecast
Ministerial Statement
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab | View |
| February - 03-25 Feb (10 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 25 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine
General Debate
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |
| 10 Feb 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Ministry of Defence: Palantir Contracts
Ministerial Statement
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Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Pensions and Social Security
General Debate
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Stephen Timms East Ham Lab | View |
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Social Security
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Chipping Barnet Lab | View |
| 05 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Road Safety 2026-02-05
General Debate
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Anna Dixon Shipley Lab | View |
| 04 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Draft Energy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2026 2...
General Debate
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Chris McDonald Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade Lab | View |
| 03 Feb 2026 (4 debates) | ||
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Finance (No. 2) Bill (Fifth sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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Lucy Rigby Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lab | View |
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Railways Bill (Ninth sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con | View |
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Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Orde...
General Debate
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Chris McDonald Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade Lab | View |
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Railways Bill (Tenth sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con | View |
| January - 05-29 Jan (13 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 29 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Non-league Football 2026-01-29
Adjournment Debate
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Jonathan Brash Hartlepool Lab | View |
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Finance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting) 2026-01-29
General Debate
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James Wild North West Norfolk Con | View |
| 27 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Commonhold and Leasehold Reform 2026-01-27
Ministerial Statement
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Matthew Pennycook Minister for Housing and Planning Lab | View |
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East Park Energy North Bedfordshire 2026-01-27
Adjournment Debate
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Richard Fuller North Bedfordshire Con | View |
| 21 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Northern Ireland Troubles Legacy and Reconciliation 2026-01-21
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Hilary Benn Labour Lab | View |
| 14 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Ukraine 2026-01-14
General Debate
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Lab | View |
| 12 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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New Medium Helicopter Contract 2026-01-12
Urgent Question
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Adam Dance Yeovil LD | View |
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New Medium Helicopter Contract 2026-01-12 (1)
Urgent Question
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Adam Dance Yeovil LD | View |
| 07 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Ukraine and Wider Operational Update 2026-01-07
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Defence John Healey Labour Lab | View |
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Student Finance (Review of Payment Schedules) 2026-01-07
General Debate
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Luke Charters York Outer Lab | View |
| 05 Jan 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Venezuela 2026-01-05
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper Labour Lab | View |
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Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Armed Forces Recruitment and Retention 2026-01-05
Urgent Question
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
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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 - 29 Oct - 18 Dec (18 debates) | ||
| December - 01-18 Dec (10 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 18 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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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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Violence against Women and Girls Strategy 2025-12-18
General Debate
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Jess Phillips Home Department Con | View |
| 17 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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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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National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill 2025-12-17
General Debate
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Torsten Bell Constituency Unstated Con | View |
| 16 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Chagossians Trust Fund and Resettlement 2025-12-16
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
| 15 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Violence against Women and Girls Strategy 2025-12-15
Urgent Question
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Marie Goldman Chelmsford LD | View |
| 11 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Historical Interim Development Orders 2025-12-11
Adjournment Debate
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Claire Young Thornbury and Yate LD | View |
| 08 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Ajax Armoured Vehicle 2025-12-08
Urgent Question
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 04 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2025-12-04
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 01 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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M6 Junction 38 2025-12-01
Adjournment Debate
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale LD | View |
| November - 03-20 Nov (6 debates) | ||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | ||
| 20 Nov 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Ukraine Forcible Removal of Children 2025-11-20
Urgent Question
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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Russian Ship Yantar 2025-11-20
Urgent Question
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 12 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Road Safety (Schools) 2025-11-12
General Debate
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Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Suffolk Coastal Lab | View |
| 11 Nov 2025 (2 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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Blood Transfusions during the Falklands War 2025-11-11
Adjournment Debate
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Dan Carden Liverpool Walton Lab | View |
| 03 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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“Soldier F” Trial Verdict 2025-11-03
Urgent Question
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Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con | View |
| October - 29 Oct (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 29 Oct 2025 (2 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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