House of Commons Debates
898 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 - 05 Jan - 26 Mar (49 debates) | ||
| March - 03-26 Mar (17 debates) | ||
| 26 Mar 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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National Savings & Investments
Ministerial Statement
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Torsten Bell Constituency Lab | View |
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Palliative Care
Ministerial Statement
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Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem | View |
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Resident Doctors: Industrial Action
Ministerial Statement
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Wes Streeting Ilford North 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 |
| 19 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Pre-1997 Pensions: Discretionary Increases
Adjournment Debate
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Luke Akehurst North Durham Lab | View |
| 17 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Youth Unemployment
Ministerial Statement
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Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab | View |
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Meningitis Outbreak
Ministerial Statement
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Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab | View |
| 16 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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GP Contract
Ministerial Statement
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Stephen Kinnock Aberavon Lab | View |
| 12 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Fire Station Closures
Adjournment Debate
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Brian Mathew Melksham and Devizes Lib Dem | View |
| 11 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address Motion
Ministerial Statement
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
| 10 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Digital ID: Public Consultation
Ministerial Statement
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
| 09 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Social Cohesion Action Plan
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 05 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Energy Markets
Ministerial Statement
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Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab | View |
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Palliative Care
General Debate
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Rachael Maskell York Central Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 04 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Estimates Day
General Debate
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Sarah Champion Rotherham Lab | View |
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Police (Declaration)
General Debate
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Tonia Antoniazzi Gower 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 - 03-26 Feb (16 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 26 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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AEA Technology Pension Scheme
Adjournment Debate
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Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage Lib Dem | View |
| 25 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Grenfell Tower Annual Report
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 24 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Army Reservists: Employment Rights
Adjournment Debate
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Gavin Robinson Belfast East DUP | 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 |
| 12 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Pharmacy First: Withholding Payments
General Debate
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Luke Evans Hinckley and Bosworth Con | View |
| 11 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Storm Chandra Flooding
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Dyke Glastonbury and Somerton Lib Dem | View |
| 10 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Local Power Plan
Ministerial Statement
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Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab | View |
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Eating Disorders (Training)
General Debate
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Richard Quigley Isle of Wight West Lab | View |
| 09 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Backbench Business - Brain Tumour Survival RatesBackbench Business
General Debate
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Siobhain McDonagh Mitcham and Morden Lab | View |
| 05 Feb 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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NHS Dentists 2026-02-05
Adjournment Debate
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Alex Easton North Down Ind | View |
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National Cancer Plan 2026-02-05
General Debate
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Ashley Dalton West Lancashire Lab | View |
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Third sitting) 2026-02-05
General Debate
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Kanishka Narayan Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Lab | View |
| 03 Feb 2026 (4 debates) | ||
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Fish and Chip Sector 2026-02-03
Adjournment Debate
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John Cooper Dumfries and Galloway Con | View |
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Finance (No. 2) Bill (Fifth sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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Lucy Rigby Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lab | View |
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Separation Centres Review 2026-02-03
General Debate
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David Lammy Tottenham Lab | View |
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Railways Bill (Tenth sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con | View |
| January - 05-29 Jan (16 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 29 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Non-league Football 2026-01-29
Adjournment Debate
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Jonathan Brash Hartlepool Lab | View |
| 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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Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill 2026-01-27
Ministerial Statement
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Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting Labour Lab | View |
| 26 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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NHS Urgent Care Staffordshire 2026-01-26
Adjournment Debate
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Josh Newbury Cannock Chase Lab | View |
| 21 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill 2026-01-21
General Debate
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Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con | View |
| 20 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Sentencing Bill 2026-01-20
General Debate
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Jake Richards Derby North Con | View |
| 19 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Disclosure and Barring Service 2026-01-19
Adjournment Debate
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Vikki Slade Mid Dorset and North Poole LD | View |
| 15 Jan 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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New Palace Yard Project 2026-01-15
General Debate
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | View |
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Prisons Illegal Drugs 2026-01-15
General Debate
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Andy Slaughter Hammersmith and Chiswick Lab | View |
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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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Offshore Wind 2026-01-14
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband | View |
| 12 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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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 |
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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2026-01-12
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Waveney Lab | View |
| 06 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill 2026-01-06
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Digital Government and Data
Ian Murray
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The Minister for Digital Government and Data Ian Murray | View |
| 05 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Venezuela 2026-01-05
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper Labour Lab | View |
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Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Armed Forces Recruitment and Retention 2026-01-05
Urgent Question
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 2025 - 17 Dec (1 debate) | ||
| December - 17 Dec (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 17 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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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