House of Commons Debates
934 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 - 15 Jan - 24 Mar (50 debates) | ||
| March - 03-24 Mar (21 debates) | ||
| 24 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Middle East: Economic Update
Ministerial Statement
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab | View |
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Defence
General Debate
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 23 Mar 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Middle East
Ministerial Statement
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John Healey Wentworth and Dearne Lab | View |
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Smoking Health Etc (England) Bill - Clause 1 and related Lords amendments
Bill Debate
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Sharon Hodgson Washington and Sunderland West Lab | View |
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Rail Connections to London: Rural Towns
Adjournment Debate
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Julia Buckley Shrewsbury Lab | View |
| 19 Mar 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Pre-1997 Pensions: Discretionary Increases
Adjournment Debate
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Luke Akehurst North Durham Lab | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Luke Murphy Basingstoke Lab | View |
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UK Steel Strategy
General Debate
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Peter Kyle Hove Lab | View |
| 18 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Fuel Duty
General Debate
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Richard Holden Stroud Con | View |
| 16 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Heating Oil Support
Ministerial Statement
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Martin McCluskey Constituency Lab | View |
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Strait of Hormuz
Ministerial Statement
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 11 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Royal Mail: Universal Service Obligation
Ministerial Statement
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Blair McDougall East Renfrewshire Lab | View |
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Commonwealth Day 2026
Adjournment Debate
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Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab | View |
| 09 Mar 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Social Cohesion Action Plan
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Middle East: Economic Update
Ministerial Statement
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab | View |
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Funeral Directors: Regulation
Adjournment Debate
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Caroline Dinenage Gosport Con | View |
| 05 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Energy Markets
Ministerial Statement
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Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab | View |
| 04 Mar 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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China: Foreign Interference Arrests
Ministerial Statement
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab | View |
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Department for Business and Trade
General Debate
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Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North Lab | View |
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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 - 02-26 Feb (15 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 26 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab | View |
| 24 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Charter for Budget Responsibility
General Debate
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Torsten Bell Swansea West Lab | View |
| 23 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Schools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving
Ministerial Statement
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Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab | View |
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Industrial Development Act and Export and Investment Guarantees Act Amendments Bill - New Clause 3
Bill Debate
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Judith Cummins Bradford South Lab | View |
| 10 Feb 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Local Power Plan
Ministerial Statement
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Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab | View |
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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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Court Reporting Data
Ministerial Statement
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Sarah Sackman Finchley and Golders Green Lab | View |
| 09 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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UK-India Free Trade Agreement
General Debate
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Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab | View |
| 05 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Economic Security 2026-02-05
General Debate
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Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North Lab | View |
| 04 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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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 |
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Human Remains (Prohibition of Sale, Purchase and Advertising) 2026-02-04
General Debate
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Bell Ribeiro-Addy Clapham and Brixton Hill Lab | View |
| 03 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Fish and Chip Sector 2026-02-03
Adjournment Debate
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John Cooper Dumfries and Galloway Con | View |
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Second sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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None | View |
| 02 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Tolled Crossings and Regional Connectivity 2026-02-02
Adjournment Debate
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Anna Gelderd South East Cornwall Lab | View |
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China and Japan 2026-02-02
General Debate
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
| January - 15-29 Jan (14 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 29 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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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 |
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Railways Bill (Eighth sitting) 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Falmouth Con | View |
| 28 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Education Funding Distribution 2026-01-28
Adjournment Debate
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Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire LD | View |
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Youth Unemployment 2026-01-28
General Debate
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Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con | View |
| 27 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Business Rates 2026-01-27
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Con Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury | View |
| 22 Jan 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Agricultural Sector Import Standards 2026-01-22
General Debate
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Sam Carling North West Cambridgeshire Lab | View |
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Business of the House 2026-01-22
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
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Energy Costs 2026-01-22
General Debate
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Bill Esterson Sefton Central Lab | View |
| 21 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Water White Paper 2026-01-21
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Emma Reynolds | View |
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Warm Homes Plan 2026-01-21
Ministerial Statement
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Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband | View |
| 20 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Mobile Phones and Social Media Use by Children 2026-01-20
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Liz Kendall | View |
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5G Connectivity Telford and West Midlands 2026-01-20
Adjournment Debate
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Shaun Davies Telford Lab | View |
| 19 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Business Rates Retail, Hospitality and Leisure 2026-01-19
Urgent Question
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 15 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Protection and Management of Young Trees 2026-01-15
Adjournment Debate
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Alex Mayer Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Lab | View |
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