House of Commons Debates
475 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 - 08 Jan - 16 Jul (35 debates) | ||
| July - 16 Jul (2 debates) | ||
| 16 Jul 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Transition to State Pension Age
Ministerial Statement
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Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab | View |
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British Steel
Ministerial Statement
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Blair McDougall Constituency Lab | View |
| June - 17-29 Jun (4 debates) | ||
| 29 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Estimates Day
General Debate
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | View |
| 22 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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G7 Summit
Ministerial Statement
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
| 18 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Regional Innovation and Growth
Ministerial Statement
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Chi Onwurah Newcastle upon Tyne Central Lab | View |
| 17 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Private Sector Investment: Lancashire
Adjournment Debate
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Maya Ellis Ribble Valley Lab | View |
| May - 13-21 May (4 debates) | ||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2026 - 31 May 2026) | ||
| 21 May 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East: Economic Response
Ministerial Statement
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab | View |
| 20 May 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Banking Hubs
Adjournment Debate
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Graham Leadbitter Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey SNP | View |
| 14 May 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Debate on the Address
General Debate
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Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab | View |
| 13 May 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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King’s Speech
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
| April - 13-29 Apr (5 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | ||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | ||
| 29 Apr 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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His Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
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In-Person Banking Services
General Debate
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Alan Mak Havant Con | View |
| 22 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Government Procurement Strategy
Ministerial Statement
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Chris Ward Constituency Lab | View |
| 21 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East: Economic Update
Ministerial Statement
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab | View |
| 13 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East
Ministerial Statement
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
| March - 03-24 Mar (7 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | ||
| 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 |
| 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 (1 debate) | ||
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Heating Oil Support
Ministerial Statement
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Martin McCluskey Constituency Lab | View |
| 09 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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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 (2 debates) | ||
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St Piran’s Day
Adjournment Debate
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Perran Moon Camborne and Redruth Lab | View |
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Estimates Day
General Debate
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Sarah Champion Rotherham 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 - 03-24 Feb (4 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 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 (1 debate) | ||
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Child Poverty Reduction Act - New clause 3—Review of the impact of the Act on child poverty, destitu...
Bill Debate
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Caroline Nokes Romsey and Southampton North Con | 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 |
| 03 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Fish and Chip Sector 2026-02-03
Adjournment Debate
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John Cooper Dumfries and Galloway Con | View |
| January - 08-28 Jan (9 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 28 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 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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Business of the House 2026-01-15
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 14 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Banks (Financial Exclusion and Access to Finance) 2026-01-14
General Debate
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Gareth Thomas Harrow West Lab/Co-op | View |
| 13 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2026-01-13
General Debate
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None | View |
| 12 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2026-01-12
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Waveney Lab | View |
| 08 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Post Offices Cheshire 2026-01-08
Adjournment Debate
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Aphra Brandreth Chester South and Eddisbury Con | View |
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Subsea Telecommunications Cables Resilience and Crisis Preparedness 2026-01-08
General Debate
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | View |
| 2025 - 27 Nov - 18 Dec (15 debates) | ||
| December - 01-18 Dec (14 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 18 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Indices of Deprivation England 2025-12-18
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Webb Blackpool South Lab | View |
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Business of the House 2025-12-18
General Debate
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | View |
| 16 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Planning Reform 2025-12-16
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Housing and Planning
Matthew Pennycook
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The Minister for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook | View |
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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2025-12-16
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Lab | View |
| 11 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2025-12-11
General Debate
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Richard Graham Carshalton and Wallington Con | View |
| 10 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Seasonal Work 2025-12-10
General Debate
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Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con | View |
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Conduct of the Chancellor of the Exchequer 2025-12-10
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 09 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Railways Bill 2025-12-09
Urgent Question
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Mike Thompson Cheadle Con | View |
| 08 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Child Poverty Strategy 2025-12-08
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson Lab Lab | 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 |
| 02 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Government Procurement 2025-12-02
Adjournment Debate
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Barry Gardiner Brent West Lab | View |
| 01 Dec 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Budget Resolutions 2025-12-01
Ministerial Statement
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Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband Labour Lab | View |
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M6 Junction 38 2025-12-01
Adjournment Debate
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale LD | View |
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Office for Budget Responsibility Forecasts 2025-12-01
General Debate
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James Murray Constituency Lab | View |
| November - 27 Nov (1 debate) | ||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | ||
| 27 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Budget Resolutions 2025-11-27
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
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