House of Commons Debates
907 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 - 15 Jan - 25 Mar (50 debates) | ||
| March - 03-25 Mar (13 debates) | ||
| 25 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Foreign Financial Influence and Interference: UK Politics
Ministerial Statement
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Steve Reed Croydon North Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Nuclear Test Veterans
Adjournment Debate
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Rebecca Long-Bailey Salford and Eccles Lab | View |
| 24 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Middle East: Economic Update
Ministerial Statement
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West Lab | View |
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Defence
General Debate
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James Cartlidge South Suffolk Con | View |
| 18 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Fuel Duty
General Debate
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Richard Holden Stroud Con | 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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Heating Oil Support
Ministerial Statement
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Martin McCluskey Constituency Lab | View |
| 09 Mar 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Middle East: Defence
Ministerial Statement
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John Healey Rawmarsh and Conisbrough Lab | View |
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Middle East: Economic Update
Ministerial Statement
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Rachel Reeves Leeds West and Pudsey Lab | 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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Consular Assistance
Ministerial Statement
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Hamish Falconer Lincoln 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 - 02-26 Feb (18 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 26 Feb 2026 (2 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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AEA Technology Pension Scheme
Adjournment Debate
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Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage Lib Dem | View |
| 24 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Charter for Budget Responsibility
General Debate
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Torsten Bell Swansea West Lab | View |
| 11 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Local Government Finance
General Debate
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Steve Reed Streatham and Croydon North Labour (Co-op) | View |
| 10 Feb 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Ministry of Defence: Palantir Contracts
Ministerial Statement
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Luke Pollard Plymouth Sutton and Devonport Labour (Co-op) | View |
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Court Reporting Data
Ministerial Statement
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Sarah Sackman Finchley and Golders Green Lab | View |
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Social Security
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Chipping Barnet 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 (5 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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Railways Bill (Twelfth sitting) 2026-02-05
General Debate
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Rebecca Smith South West Devon Con | 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 |
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Economic Security 2026-02-05
General Debate
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Liam Byrne Birmingham Hodge Hill and Solihull North Lab | View |
| 03 Feb 2026 (4 debates) | ||
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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 |
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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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Finance (No. 2) Bill (Sixth sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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Mark Garnier Wyre Forest Con | View |
| 02 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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China and Japan 2026-02-02
General Debate
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Keir Starmer Holborn and St Pancras Lab | View |
| January - 15-29 Jan (19 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 29 Jan 2026 (6 debates) | ||
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Finance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting) 2026-01-29
General Debate
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James Wild North West Norfolk Con | View |
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Railways Bill (Eighth sitting) 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Falmouth Con | View |
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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 |
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Railways Bill (Seventh sitting) 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage LD | View |
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Finance (No. 2) Bill (Third sitting) 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Dan Tomlinson Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury Con | View |
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Prison Capacity Annual Statement 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Jake Richards Constituency Unknown Lab | View |
| 28 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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British Indian Ocean Territory 2026-01-28
General Debate
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Priti Patel Witham Con | View |
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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 |
| 22 Jan 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Local Government Reorganisation 2026-01-22
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government Steve Reed | View |
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Agricultural Sector Import Standards 2026-01-22
General Debate
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Sam Carling North West Cambridgeshire Lab | View |
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Business of the House 2026-01-22
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 21 Jan 2026 (3 debates) | ||
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Water White Paper 2026-01-21
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Emma Reynolds | View |
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Warm Homes Plan 2026-01-21
Ministerial Statement
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Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero Ed Miliband | View |
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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 (2 debates) | ||
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Arctic Security 2026-01-19
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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Business Rates Retail, Hospitality and Leisure 2026-01-19
Urgent Question
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 15 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Digital ID 2026-01-15
Urgent Question
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Mike Wood Kingswinford and South Staffordshire Con | View |
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