House of Commons Debates
631 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 - 03 Feb - 14 May (50 debates) | ||
| May - 14 May (2 debates) | ||
| Recess Prorogation (30 Apr 2026 - 12 May 2026) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2026 - 31 May 2026) | ||
| 14 May 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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National Security
Ministerial Statement
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley Central Lab | View |
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Debate on the Address
General Debate
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Pat McFadden Wolverhampton South East Lab | View |
| April - 13-29 Apr (13 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 |
| 28 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Houses in Multiple Occupation
Adjournment Debate
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Lee Anderson Ashfield Reform | View |
| 27 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Ernest Bevin
Adjournment Debate
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Matt Western Warwick and Leamington Lab | View |
| 23 Apr 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Housing Conditions in Temporary Accommodation
Ministerial Statement
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Florence Eshalomi Worcester Labour (Co-op) | View |
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UK Biobank Data
Ministerial Statement
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Ian Murray Edinburgh South Lab | View |
| 22 Apr 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Business of the House (Today)
General Debate
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None | View |
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Point of Order
General Debate
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Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con | View |
| 16 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Restoration and Renewal Client Board
General Debate
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Charlie Dewhirst Bridlington and The Wolds Con | View |
| 15 Apr 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Strategic Defence Review: Funding
Ministerial Statement
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Luke Pollard Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 13 Apr 2026 (4 debates) | ||
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North Atlantic Submarine Activity
Ministerial Statement
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Alistair Carns Constituency Lab | View |
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Middle East
Ministerial Statement
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
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Southport Inquiry
Ministerial Statement
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Shabana Mahmood Birmingham, Ladywood Lab | View |
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Diego Garcia Treaty and associated Bill
Bill Debate
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) | View |
| March - 02-26 Mar (21 debates) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (27 Mar 2026 - 12 Apr 2026) | ||
| 26 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Gurkha Veterans
General Debate
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Cameron Thomas Constituency Lib Dem | View |
| 24 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Defence
General Debate
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 23 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East
Ministerial Statement
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John Healey Wentworth and Dearne Lab | View |
| 17 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Meningitis Outbreak
Ministerial Statement
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Wes Streeting Ilford North Lab | View |
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Middle East
Ministerial Statement
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Yvette Cooper Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford Lab | View |
| 16 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Heating Oil Support
Ministerial Statement
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Martin McCluskey Constituency Lab | View |
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Strait of Hormuz
Ministerial Statement
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 12 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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International Women’s Day
General Debate
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Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 11 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Protest Policing
Ministerial Statement
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Shabana Mahmood Birmingham Ladywood Lab | View |
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Commonwealth Day 2026
Adjournment Debate
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Adam Jogee Newcastle-under-Lyme Lab | View |
| 09 Mar 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Social Cohesion Action Plan
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Middle East: Defence
Ministerial Statement
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |
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Immigration Policy
Ministerial Statement
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Alex Norris Nottingham North and Kimberley Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 05 Mar 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Energy Markets
Ministerial Statement
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Ed Miliband Doncaster North Lab | View |
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Consular Assistance
Ministerial Statement
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Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Jas Athwal Ilford South Lab | View |
| 04 Mar 2026 (4 debates) | ||
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China: Foreign Interference Arrests
Ministerial Statement
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Dan Jarvis Barnsley North Lab | View |
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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 |
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Ministry of Defence
General Debate
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Tan Dhesi Slough Lab | View |
| 02 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Middle East
Ministerial Statement
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
| February - 03-26 Feb (14 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 26 Feb 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Gibraltar Treaty
Ministerial Statement
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Stephen Doughty Cardiff South and Penarth Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Maccabi Tel Aviv Fan Ban
Ministerial Statement
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Karen Bradley Staffordshire Moorlands Con | View |
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Church Commissioners
General Debate
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Warinder Juss Wolverhampton West Lab | View |
| 25 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Electronic Travel Authorisation: Dual Nationals
Ministerial Statement
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Mike Tapp Dover and Deal Lab | View |
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Diego Garcia and British Indian Ocean Territory
Ministerial Statement
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Hamish Falconer Lincoln Lab | View |
| 24 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Point of Order
General Debate
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Gregory Campbell East Londonderry DUP | View |
| 23 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address
Ministerial Statement
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
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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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Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address Motion
Ministerial Statement
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Chris Ward Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven Lab | View |
| 09 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Jimmy Lai: Prison Sentence
Ministerial Statement
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Seema Malhotra Feltham and Heston Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 05 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Sudan 2026-02-05
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs Yvette Cooper | View |
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Occupied Palestinian Territories Genocide Risk Assessment 2026-02-05
General Debate
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Brendan O'Hara Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber SNP | View |
| 04 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Lord Mandelson 2026-02-04
General Debate
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Alex Burghart Brentwood and Ongar Con | View |
| 03 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance (No. 2) Bill (Sixth sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con | View |
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