House of Commons Debates
194 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 - 12 Jan - 07 Jul (17 debates) | ||
| July - 07 Jul (2 debates) | ||
| 07 Jul 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Independent Schools: Regulation of Proprietors
Adjournment Debate
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Mary Foy City of Durham Lab | View |
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Outdoor Education
General Debate
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Caroline Voaden South Devon Lib Dem | View |
| June - 02-24 Jun (3 debates) | ||
| 24 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Bramhall High School: Condition of Buildings
Adjournment Debate
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Tom Morrison Cheadle Lib Dem | View |
| 23 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Puberty Blockers
General Debate
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Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con | View |
| 02 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Milburn Review: Interim Report
Ministerial Statement
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Andrew Western Constituency Lab | View |
| April - 22-29 Apr (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | ||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | ||
| 29 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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His Majesty’s Most Gracious Speech
General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle Chorley Speaker | View |
| 22 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Education Bill - After Clause 62 - Prohibition of smartphones during the school day
Bill Debate
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Olivia Bailey Reading West and Mid Berkshire Lab | View |
| February - 12-26 Feb (4 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 26 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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House of Commons Commission
General Debate
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Jayne Kirkham Truro and Falmouth Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Ruth Jones Newport West and Islwyn Lab | View |
| 23 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 12 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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School Minibus Safety
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Edwards Tamworth Lab | View |
| January - 12-29 Jan (6 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 29 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Holocaust Memorial Day 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Peter Prinsley Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket Lab | 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 |
| 22 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 13 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Emergency and Life-Saving Skills (Schools) 2026-01-13
General Debate
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Neil Shastri-Hurst Solihull West and Shirley Con | View |
| 12 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Higher Education Government Support 2026-01-12
Adjournment Debate
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Bayo Alaba Southend East and Rochford Lab | View |
| 2025 - 13 Jan - 18 Dec (31 debates) | ||
| December - 01-18 Dec (5 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 18 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Indices of Deprivation England 2025-12-18
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Webb Blackpool South Lab | View |
| 17 Dec 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Puberty Suppressants Trial 2025-12-17
Urgent Question
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Caroline Johnson Sleaford and North Hykeham Con | View |
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UK-EU Common Understanding Negotiations 2025-12-17
General Debate
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Nick Thomas-Symonds Constituency Lab | View |
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Youth Services 2025-12-17
General Debate
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Natasha Irons Croydon East Lab | View |
| 01 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Iconic Trees and Nature Education 2025-12-01
General Debate
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Joe Morris Hexham Lab | View |
| November - 05-27 Nov (2 debates) | ||
| 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 |
| 05 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Curriculum and Assessment Review 2025-11-05
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Education
Bridget Phillipson
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The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson | View |
| October - 13-20 Oct (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 20 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Post-16 Education and Skills Strategy 2025-10-20
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson Lab Lab | View |
| 13 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Education Committee 2025-10-13
General Debate
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | View |
| September - 04-10 Sep (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 10 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Neurodivergence (Screening and Teacher Training) 2025-09-10
General Debate
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Adam Dance Yeovil LD | View |
| 04 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Early Education and Childcare 2025-09-04
General Debate
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Stephen Morgan Constituency Not Provided Con | View |
| July - 09-16 Jul (3 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| 16 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Commemoration of Matchgirls’ Strike 2025-07-16
Adjournment Debate
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Uma Kumaran Stratford and Bow Lab | View |
| 10 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Educational Attainment of Boys 2025-07-10
General Debate
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Sam Rushworth Bishop Auckland Lab | View |
| 09 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Schools (Allergy Safety) 2025-07-09
General Debate
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Chris Bloore Redditch Lab | View |
| June - 24 Jun (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 24 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Department for Education 2025-06-24
General Debate
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | View |
| May - 01-22 May (3 debates) | ||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 22 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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School Teachers’ Review Body Recommendations 2025-05-22
Urgent Question
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Laura Trott Sevenoaks Con | View |
| 20 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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School Buildings Northumberland and Newcastle 2025-05-20
Adjournment Debate
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Joe Morris Hexham Lab | View |
| 01 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Hadlow College 2025-05-01
Adjournment Debate
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Tom Tugendhat Tonbridge Con | View |
| April - 02-03 Apr (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | ||
| 03 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Access to Sport PE in Schools 2025-04-03
General Debate
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Leigh Ingham Stafford Lab | View |
| 02 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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School-based Nursery Capital Grants 2025-04-02
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Education
Bridget Phillipson
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The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson | View |
| March - 11-31 Mar (3 debates) | ||
| 31 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] 2025-...
General Debate
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Ian Sollom St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire LD | View |
| 12 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Swann Report 40th Anniversary 2025-03-12
Adjournment Debate
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Kim Johnson Liverpool Riverside Lab | View |
| 11 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Financial Education 2025-03-11
General Debate
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Peter Bedford Mid Leicestershire Con | View |
| February - 03-25 Feb (3 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025) | ||
| 25 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [Lords] 2025...
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Education
Bridget Phillipson
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The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson | View |
| 06 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Financial Education 2025-02-06
General Debate
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Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con | View |
| 03 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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School Accountability and Intervention 2025-02-03
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for School Standards Catherine McKinnell Labour Lab | View |
| January - 13-27 Jan (5 debates) | ||
| 27 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Creative Industries 2025-01-27
Ministerial Statement
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The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism Chris Bryant Labour Lab | View |
| 15 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Higher Education Regulatory Approach 2025-01-15
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Education
Bridget Phillipson
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The Secretary of State for Education Bridget Phillipson | View |
| 14 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Education Provision South Buckinghamshire 2025-01-14
Adjournment Debate
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Joy Morrissey Beaconsfield Con | View |
| 13 Jan 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Artificial Intelligence Opportunities Action Plan 2025-01-13
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Peter Kyle | View |
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Sixth-form College Strikes Sussex 2025-01-13
Adjournment Debate
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Alison Bennett Mid Sussex LD | View |
| 2024 - 12 Dec (2 debates) | ||
| December - 12 Dec (2 debates) | ||
| 12 Dec 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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Qualifications Reform Review
Ministerial Statement
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Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab | View |
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SEND Provision: Autism and ADHD
Adjournment Debate
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Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire Lib Dem | View |
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