House of Commons Debates

300 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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Debate	Lead MP	Actions
2026 - 05 Jan - 10 Feb (35 debates)
February - 02-10 Feb (11 debates)
10 Feb 2026 (3 debates)
Local Power Plan Ministerial Statement	Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab	View
Ministry of Defence: Palantir Contracts Ministerial Statement	Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op)	View
Court Reporting Data Ministerial Statement	Sarah Sackman Finchley and Golders Green Lab	View
09 Feb 2026 (1 debate)
UK-India Free Trade Agreement General Debate	Chris Bryant Rhondda and Ogmore Lab	View
05 Feb 2026 (1 debate)
Economic Security 2026-02-05 General Debate	Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North Lab	View
04 Feb 2026 (2 debates)
Draft Energy-Intensive Industry Electricity Support Payments and Levy (Amendment) Regulations 2026 2... General Debate	Chris McDonald Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade Lab	View
Human Remains (Prohibition of Sale, Purchase and Advertising) 2026-02-04 General Debate	Bell Ribeiro-Addy Clapham and Brixton Hill Lab	View
03 Feb 2026 (2 debates)
Fish and Chip Sector 2026-02-03 Adjournment Debate	John Cooper Dumfries and Galloway Con	View
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Second sitting) 2026-02-03 General Debate	None	View
02 Feb 2026 (2 debates)
Tolled Crossings and Regional Connectivity 2026-02-02 Adjournment Debate	Anna Gelderd South East Cornwall Lab	View
China and Japan 2026-02-02 General Debate	Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab	View
January - 05-29 Jan (24 debates)
Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026)
29 Jan 2026 (2 debates)
Finance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting) 2026-01-29 General Debate	James Wild North West Norfolk Con	View
Railways Bill (Eighth sitting) 2026-01-29 General Debate	Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Falmouth Con	View
28 Jan 2026 (2 debates)
Education Funding Distribution 2026-01-28 Adjournment Debate	Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire LD	View
Youth Unemployment 2026-01-28 General Debate	Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con	View
27 Jan 2026 (1 debate)
Business Rates 2026-01-27 General Debate	Dan Tomlinson Con Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury	View
22 Jan 2026 (3 debates)
Agricultural Sector Import Standards 2026-01-22 General Debate	Sam Carling North West Cambridgeshire Lab	View
Business of the House 2026-01-22 General Debate	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
Energy Costs 2026-01-22 General Debate	Bill Esterson Sefton Central Lab	View
21 Jan 2026 (2 debates)
Water White Paper 2026-01-21 Ministerial Statement	The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Emma Reynolds	View
Warm Homes Plan 2026-01-21 Ministerial Statement	Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband	View
20 Jan 2026 (2 debates)
Mobile Phones and Social Media Use by Children 2026-01-20 Ministerial Statement	The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Liz Kendall	View
5G Connectivity Telford and West Midlands 2026-01-20 Adjournment Debate	Shaun Davies Telford Lab	View
19 Jan 2026 (1 debate)
Business Rates Retail, Hospitality and Leisure 2026-01-19 Urgent Question	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
15 Jan 2026 (2 debates)
Protection and Management of Young Trees 2026-01-15 Adjournment Debate	Alex Mayer Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Lab	View
Business of the House 2026-01-15 General Debate	Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con	View
14 Jan 2026 (2 debates)
Offshore Wind 2026-01-14 Ministerial Statement	The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband	View
Oil Refining Sector 2026-01-14 Adjournment Debate	Martin Vickers Brigg and Immingham Con	View
13 Jan 2026 (2 debates)
Storm Goretti 2026-01-13 Urgent Question	Andrew George St Ives LD	View
Finance (No. 2) Bill 2026-01-13 General Debate	None	View
12 Jan 2026 (2 debates)
Social Media Non-consensual Sexual Deepfakes 2026-01-12 Ministerial Statement	The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Liz Kendall Labour Lab	View
Finance (No. 2) Bill 2026-01-12 General Debate	Dan Tomlinson Waveney Lab	View
08 Jan 2026 (1 debate)
Post Offices Cheshire 2026-01-08 Adjournment Debate	Aphra Brandreth Chester South and Eddisbury Con	View
06 Jan 2026 (1 debate)
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill 2026-01-06 Ministerial Statement	The Minister for Digital Government and Data Ian Murray	View
05 Jan 2026 (1 debate)
Middle East and North Africa 2026-01-05 General Debate	Hamish Falconer Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Lab	View
2025 - 09-18 Dec (15 debates)
December - 09-18 Dec (15 debates)
Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026)
18 Dec 2025 (3 debates)
Local Government Reorganisation 2025-12-18 Ministerial Statement	The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness Alison McGovern	View
Violence against Women and Girls Strategy 2025-12-18 General Debate	Jess Phillips Home Department Con	View
Business of the House 2025-12-18 General Debate	John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con	View
17 Dec 2025 (2 debates)
Local Government Finance 2025-12-17 Ministerial Statement	The Minister for Local Government and Homelessness Alison McGovern	View
UK-EU Common Understanding Negotiations 2025-12-17 General Debate	Nick Thomas-Symonds Constituency Lab	View
16 Dec 2025 (4 debates)
Planning Reform 2025-12-16 Ministerial Statement	The Minister for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook	View
Africa New Approach 2025-12-16 Urgent Question	Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab	View
Vacant Commercial Properties (Temporary Use) 2025-12-16 General Debate	Luke Akehurst North Durham Lab	View
Finance (No. 2) Bill 2025-12-16 General Debate	Dan Tomlinson Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Lab	View
15 Dec 2025 (1 debate)
Employment Rights Bill 2025-12-15 General Debate	Kate Dearden Halifax Labour (Co-op)	View
11 Dec 2025 (1 debate)
Business of the House 2025-12-11 General Debate	Richard Graham Carshalton and Wallington Con	View
10 Dec 2025 (3 debates)
Cammell Laird Workers’ Imprisonment Public Inquiry 2025-12-10 Adjournment Debate	Kim Johnson Liverpool Riverside Lab	View
Seasonal Work 2025-12-10 General Debate	Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con	View
Conduct of the Chancellor of the Exchequer 2025-12-10 General Debate	Mel Stride Central Devon Con	View
09 Dec 2025 (1 debate)
UK-EU Customs Union (Duty to Negotiate) 2025-12-09 General Debate	Al Pinkerton Surrey Heath LD	View

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