House of Commons Debates
612 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 - 06 Jan - 26 Mar (21 debates) | ||
| March - 02-26 Mar (9 debates) | ||
| 26 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Coastal Erosion
Ministerial Statement
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Jenny Riddell-Carpenter Suffolk Coastal Lab | View |
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Palliative Care
Ministerial Statement
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Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem | View |
| 19 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Community Mental Health Services
Ministerial Statement
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Layla Moran Oxford West and Abingdon Lib Dem | View |
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Backbench Business
General Debate
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Luke Murphy Basingstoke Lab | View |
| 17 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 05 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Women’s Health Strategy: Endometriosis and Fibroids
Adjournment Debate
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Abena Oppong-Asare Erith and Thamesmead Lab | View |
| 03 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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SEND Provision: Local Authorities
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Coghlan Dorking and Horley Lib Dem | View |
| 02 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Small Religious Organisations: Safeguarding
Adjournment Debate
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Sam Carling North West Cambridgeshire Lab | View |
| February - 03-23 Feb (5 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 23 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Kinship Carer Identification
Adjournment Debate
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Tom Collins Worcester Lab | View |
| 10 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Oak Park Community Clinic
Adjournment Debate
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Alan Mak Havant Con | View |
| 05 Feb 2026 (2 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 |
| 03 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill 2026-02-03
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Pat McFadden
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The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden | View |
| January - 06-29 Jan (7 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 |
| 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 |
| 20 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Mobile Phones and Social Media Use by Children 2026-01-20
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Liz Kendall | View |
| 12 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2026-01-12
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Waveney Lab | View |
| 08 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2026-01-08
General Debate
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | 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 |
| 2025 - 22 Oct - 18 Dec (29 debates) | ||
| December - 01-18 Dec (15 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 18 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Indices of Deprivation England 2025-12-18
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Webb Blackpool South Lab | View |
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Business of the House 2025-12-18
General Debate
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John Lamont Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk Con | View |
| 16 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Criminal Justice System Wales 2025-12-16
Adjournment Debate
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Liz Saville Roberts Dwyfor Meirionnydd PC | View |
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Finance (No. 2) Bill 2025-12-16
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Lab | View |
| 15 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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NHS Winter Preparedness 2025-12-15
Urgent Question
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Stuart Andrew Daventry Con | View |
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Sudden Cardiac Death in Young People 2025-12-15
Adjournment Debate
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Chris Vince Harlow Lab/Co-op | View |
| 11 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2025-12-11
General Debate
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Richard Graham Carshalton and Wallington Con | View |
| 10 Dec 2025 (2 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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Conduct of the Chancellor of the Exchequer 2025-12-10
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 08 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Mental Health Bill [Lords] 2025-12-08
Ministerial Statement
The Minister for Care
Stephen Kinnock
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The Minister for Care Stephen Kinnock | View |
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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 |
| 04 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Domestic Violence Support for Victims’ Families 2025-12-04
Adjournment Debate
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Connor Rand Altrincham and Sale West Lab | View |
| 02 Dec 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Budget Resolutions 2025-12-02
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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Domestic Energy Efficiency (Call for Evidence) 2025-12-02
General Debate
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Simon Opher Stroud Lab | View |
| 01 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Office for Budget Responsibility Forecasts 2025-12-01
General Debate
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James Murray Constituency Lab | View |
| November - 03-25 Nov (9 debates) | ||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | ||
| 25 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Uckfield Community Hospital Surgical Unit 2025-11-25
Adjournment Debate
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Mims Davies East Grinstead and Uckfield Con | View |
| 24 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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HMP Downview Female Prisoners 2025-11-24
Adjournment Debate
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Rebecca Paul Reigate Con | View |
| 20 Nov 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Children with Serious Neurological Conditions 2025-11-20
Adjournment Debate
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James Asser West Ham and Beckton Lab | View |
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International Men’s Day 2025-11-20
General Debate
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Josh Newbury Cannock Chase Lab | View |
| 17 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Clive Treacey Safety Checklist 2025-11-17
Adjournment Debate
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Dave Robertson Lichfield Lab | View |
| 12 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Taxes 2025-11-12
General Debate
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 04 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Welfare Spending 2025-11-04
General Debate
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Helen Whately Faversham and Mid Kent Con | View |
| 03 Nov 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Huntingdon Train Attack 2025-11-03
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for the Home Department Shabana Mahmood Labour Lab | View |
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Care Leavers 2025-11-03
Adjournment Debate
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Sally Jameson Doncaster Central Lab/Co-op | View |
| October - 22-30 Oct (5 debates) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 30 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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GP Services Melton and Syston 2025-10-30
Adjournment Debate
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Edward Argar Melton and Syston Con | View |
| 28 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Support for Disabled Veterans 2025-10-28
Adjournment Debate
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Liz Jarvis Eastleigh LD | View |
| 27 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Regulation and Inspection of Funeral Services 2025-10-27
Adjournment Debate
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Simon Hoare North Dorset Con | View |
| 22 Oct 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Mental Health and Hoarding 2025-10-22
Adjournment Debate
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Paulette Hamilton Birmingham Erdington Lab | View |
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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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