House of Commons Debates
285 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 - 27 Jan - 16 Jul (21 debates) | ||
| July - 06-16 Jul (6 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 |
| 09 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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British Industry Supercharger: Ceramics
Adjournment Debate
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Gareth Snell Stoke-on-Trent Central Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 08 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
General Debate
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Alistair Carmichael Orkney and Shetland Lib Dem | View |
| 07 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Independent Schools: Regulation of Proprietors
Adjournment Debate
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Mary Foy City of Durham Lab | View |
| 06 Jul 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Employment and Training
General Debate
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Stephen Timms East Ham Lab | View |
| June - 02-25 Jun (4 debates) | ||
| 25 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Connect to Work Programme
Ministerial Statement
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Debbie Abrahams Oldham East and Saddleworth Lab | View |
| 08 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Maternity Nurses, Nannies and the Infant Sleep Industry
Adjournment Debate
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Connor Rand Altrincham and Sale West Lab | View |
| 03 Jun 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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General Strike Centenary Commemorations
Adjournment Debate
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Laurence Turner Birmingham Northfield Lab | 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 |
| May - 14 May (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2026 - 31 May 2026) | ||
| 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 |
| April - 22-27 Apr (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | ||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | ||
| 27 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Ernest Bevin
Adjournment Debate
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | View |
| 22 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Government Procurement Strategy
Ministerial Statement
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Chris Ward Constituency Lab | View |
| March - 16-26 Mar (4 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | ||
| 26 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab | View |
| 24 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Personal Protective Equipment (Inclusive Standards)
General Debate
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Kirsteen Sullivan Bathgate Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 17 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Youth Unemployment
Ministerial Statement
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Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab | View |
| 16 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Asbestos-related Lung Cancer: Compensation Act 2006
Adjournment Debate
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Douglas McAllister West Dunbartonshire Lab | View |
| February - 03-26 Feb (2 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 |
| 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 - 27-28 Jan (2 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 |
| 2025 - 03 Jun - 18 Dec (29 debates) | ||
| December - 02-18 Dec (10 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 (2 debates) | ||
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Window Cleaning Industry Workplace Safety 2025-12-17
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Murrison South West Wiltshire Con | View |
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INEOS Chemicals Grangemouth 2025-12-17
General Debate
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None | View |
| 15 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Employment Rights Bill 2025-12-15
General Debate
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Kate Dearden Halifax Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 10 Dec 2025 (3 debates) | ||
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Resident Doctors Industrial Action 2025-12-10
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Wes Streeting
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The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting | View |
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Cammell Laird Workers’ Imprisonment Public Inquiry 2025-12-10
Adjournment Debate
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Kim Johnson Liverpool Riverside Lab | View |
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Seasonal Work 2025-12-10
General Debate
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Nigel Huddleston Droitwich and Evesham Con | View |
| 08 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Self-employed Adoptive Parents Statutory Support 2025-12-08
Adjournment Debate
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Rebecca Smith South West Devon Con | View |
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Employment Rights Bill 2025-12-08
General Debate
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Kate Dearden Constituency 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 |
| November - 04-05 Nov (3 debates) | ||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | ||
| 05 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Employment Rights Bill 2025-11-05
General Debate
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Kate Dearden Dewsbury Con | View |
| 04 Nov 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Supporting High Streets 2025-11-04
General Debate
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Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con | View |
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Fertility Treatment (Right to Time Off) 2025-11-04
General Debate
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Alice Macdonald Norwich North Lab/Co-op | View |
| October - 13-27 Oct (6 debates) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 27 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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North Sea Oil and Gas Industry 2025-10-27
Urgent Question
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Andrew Bowie West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine Con | View |
| 22 Oct 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Procurement, Slavery and Human Trafficking Regulations NHS 2025-10-22
General Debate
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Zubir Ahmed Glasgow South West Con | View |
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Personal Statement 2025-10-22
General Debate
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Angela Rayner Ashton-under-Lyne Lab | View |
| 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 |
| 15 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Work for Serving Prisoners 2025-10-15
Adjournment Debate
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Catherine Atkinson Derby North Lab | View |
| 13 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Digital ID 2025-10-13
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Liz Kendall | View |
| September - 02-15 Sep (4 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 15 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Employment Rights Bill 2025-09-15
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Business and Trade Peter Kyle | View |
| 09 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Jaguar Land Rover Cyber-attack 2025-09-09
Urgent Question
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Derek Twigg Widnes and Halewood Lab | View |
| 03 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Hospitality Sector 2025-09-03
General Debate
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Andrew Griffith Arundel and South Downs Con | View |
| 02 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Speciality Steel UK Insolvency 2025-09-02
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Industry
Sarah Jones
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The Minister for Industry Sarah Jones | View |
| July - 01-22 Jul (3 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| 22 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Birmingham Bin Strikes 2025-07-22
Urgent Question
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Ayoub Khan Birmingham Perry Barr Ind | View |
| 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 |
| 01 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Parental Leave Review 2025-07-01
General Debate
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Justin Madders Charnwood Con | View |
| June - 03-30 Jun (3 debates) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 30 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Prax Lindsey Oil Refinery 2025-06-30
General Debate
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Michael Shanks Constituency Con | View |
| 11 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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British Coal Staff Superannuation Scheme 2025-06-11
Adjournment Debate
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Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform | View |
| 03 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Royal Fleet Auxiliary (Report on Commissioner) 2025-06-03
General Debate
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Jayne Kirkham Truro and Falmouth Lab/Co-op | View |
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