House of Commons Debates
100 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 - 07 Jan - 03 Mar (5 debates) | ||
| March - 03 Mar (1 debate) | ||
| 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 - 23 Feb (1 debate) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 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 |
| January - 07-29 Jan (3 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 (1 debate) | ||
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Education Funding Distribution 2026-01-28
Adjournment Debate
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Pippa Heylings South Cambridgeshire LD | View |
| 07 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 2025 - 14 Jan - 16 Jul (14 debates) | ||
| July - 07-16 Jul (2 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 |
| 07 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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SEND Provision London Borough of Barking and Dagenham 2025-07-07
Adjournment Debate
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Margaret Mullane Dagenham and Rainham 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 - 20-22 May (2 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 |
| April - 02 Apr (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | ||
| 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 - 12-31 Mar (4 debates) | ||
| 31 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill 2025-03-31
General Debate
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Jim McMahon None Lab | View |
| 24 Mar 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Male Suicide in Rotherham 2025-03-24 (1)
Adjournment Debate
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Jake Richards Rother Valley Lab | View |
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Male Suicide in Rotherham 2025-03-24
Adjournment Debate
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Jake Richards Rother Valley Lab | 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 |
| February - 05-12 Feb (2 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2025 - 24 Feb 2025) | ||
| 12 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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SEND Provision Derbyshire 2025-02-12
Adjournment Debate
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Linsey Farnsworth Amber Valley Lab | View |
| 05 Feb 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Children’s Social Care North-east England 2025-02-05
Adjournment Debate
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Mark Ferguson Gateshead Central and Whickham Lab | View |
| January - 14-16 Jan (2 debates) | ||
| 16 Jan 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse 2025-01-16
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for the Home Department Yvette Cooper Labour Lab | 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 |
| 2024 - 23 Jan - 04 Nov (13 debates) | ||
| November - 04 Nov (1 debate) | ||
| 04 Nov 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Higher Education Reform
Ministerial Statement
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Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab | View |
| September - 03 Sep (1 debate) | ||
| 03 Sep 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ofsted
Ministerial Statement
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Catherine McKinnell Newcastle upon Tyne North Lab | View |
| May - 16-23 May (5 debates) | ||
| 23 May 2024 (2 debates) | ||
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NHS
Ministerial Statement
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
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Church Commissioners
General Debate
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Desmond Swayne New Forest West Con | View |
| 20 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Families in Temporary Accommodation
Adjournment Debate
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Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab | View |
| 17 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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School Attendance Bill - Clause not specified, debate on third reading of the bill
Bill Debate
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Vicky Ford Chelmsford Con | View |
| 16 May 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Relationships, Sex and Health Education: Statutory Guidance
Ministerial Statement
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Gillian Keegan Stafford Con | View |
| April - 25 Apr (1 debate) | ||
| 25 Apr 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Ofsted’s Work with Schools
Ministerial Statement
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Robin Walker Worcester Con | View |
| March - 19 Mar (1 debate) | ||
| 19 Mar 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Music Education
Adjournment Debate
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Michael Ellis Northampton North Con | View |
| February - 02-27 Feb (3 debates) | ||
| 27 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Higher Education (Student Finance and Skills Shortages)
General Debate
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Lia Nici Great Grimsby Con | View |
| 07 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Physician Associates
Adjournment Debate
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Daniel Poulter Central Suffolk and North Ipswich Con | View |
| 02 Feb 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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School Attendance (Support and Guidance) Bill - Clause 1 & Clause 2
Bill Debate
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Vicky Ford Chelmsford Con | View |
| January - 23 Jan (1 debate) | ||
| 23 Jan 2024 (1 debate) | ||
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Miscellaneous
General Debate
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Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab | View |
| 2023 - 30 Jan - 08 Nov (17 debates) | ||
| November - 07-08 Nov (2 debates) | ||
| 08 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity
General Debate
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Gillian Keegan Knowsley Con | View |
| 07 Nov 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Debate on the Address
General Debate
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Robert Goodwill Scarborough and Whitby Con | View |
| October - 17 Oct (1 debate) | ||
| 17 Oct 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Core School Budget Allocations
Ministerial Statement
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Nick Gibb Wealden Con | View |
| September - 04-19 Sep (3 debates) | ||
| 19 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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School Building Closures
Ministerial Statement
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Gillian Keegan Constituency Con | View |
| 06 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Safety of School Buildings
General Debate
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Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab | View |
| 04 Sep 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete in Education Settings
Ministerial Statement
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Gillian Keegan Constituency Con | View |
| July - 17 Jul (1 debate) | ||
| 17 Jul 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Higher Education Reform
Ministerial Statement
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Gillian Keegan Somerton and Frome Con | View |
| May - 02-25 May (5 debates) | ||
| 25 May 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Patient Choice
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con | View |
| 23 May 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Safety of School Buildings
General Debate
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Bridget Phillipson Houghton and Sunderland South Lab | View |
| 16 May 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Children Not in School (Register)
General Debate
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Flick Drummond Gillingham and Rainham Con | View |
| 03 May 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Higher Education (England) Bill - New Clause 1 and Amendments to Clauses 1 and 2, and Probing Amendm...
Bill Debate
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | View |
| 02 May 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill - Clause 4
Bill Debate
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Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con | View |
| March - 06 Mar (1 debate) | ||
| 06 Mar 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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SEND and Alternative Provision
Ministerial Statement
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Claire Coutinho East Surrey Con | View |
| February - 09-28 Feb (3 debates) | ||
| 28 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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NHS Workforce Expansion
General Debate
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Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab | View |
| 27 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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The Lifelong Learning (Higher Education Fee Limits) Bill
Bill Debate
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Gillian Keegan Wells Con | View |
| 09 Feb 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Private Rented Sector
Ministerial Statement
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Clive Betts Sheffield South East Lab | View |
| January - 30 Jan (1 debate) | ||
| 30 Jan 2023 (1 debate) | ||
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Urgent and Emergency Care Recovery Plan
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Barclay North East Cambridgeshire Con | View |
| 2022 - 13 Dec (1 debate) | ||
| December - 13 Dec (1 debate) | ||
| 13 Dec 2022 (1 debate) | ||
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Free School Meals (Primary Schools)
General Debate
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Zarah Sultana Coventry South Your Party | View |
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