House of Commons Debates
236 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 - 07 Jan - 26 Mar (20 debates) | ||
| March - 17-26 Mar (5 debates) | ||
| 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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Coastal Communities: Start Bay
Adjournment Debate
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Caroline Voaden South Devon Lib Dem | View |
| 23 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Rail Connections to London: Rural Towns
Adjournment Debate
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Julia Buckley Shrewsbury Lab | View |
| 18 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Flooding: Rural Communities
Adjournment Debate
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Alicia Kearns Rutland and Stamford Con | View |
| 17 Mar 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Isles of Scilly: Transport
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew George St Ives Lib Dem | View |
| February - 02-10 Feb (8 debates) | ||
| Recess February Recess (13 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2026) | ||
| 10 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Oak Park Community Clinic
Adjournment Debate
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Alan Mak Havant Con | View |
| 09 Feb 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Leagrave Station: Step-free Access
Adjournment Debate
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Sarah Owen Luton North Lab | View |
| 05 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Railways Bill (Eleventh sitting) 2026-02-05
General Debate
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Rebecca Smith South West Devon Con | 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 |
| 03 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Railways Bill (Ninth sitting) 2026-02-03
General Debate
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Jerome Mayhew Broadland and Fakenham Con | 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 |
| 02 Feb 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill 2026-02-02
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander Labour Lab | View |
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Tolled Crossings and Regional Connectivity 2026-02-02
Adjournment Debate
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Anna Gelderd South East Cornwall Lab | View |
| January - 07-29 Jan (7 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 29 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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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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Railways Bill (Seventh sitting) 2026-01-29
General Debate
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Olly Glover Didcot and Wantage LD | View |
| 14 Jan 2026 (1 debate) | ||
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Northern Powerhouse Rail 2026-01-14
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Transport
Heidi Alexander
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander | View |
| 08 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Road Safety Strategy 2026-01-08
General Debate
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Lilian Greenwood Stoke-on-Trent North Lab | View |
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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 |
| 07 Jan 2026 (2 debates) | ||
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Bletchley Railway Station Eastern Entrance 2026-01-07
Adjournment Debate
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Callum Anderson Buckingham and Bletchley Lab | View |
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Rural Communities 2026-01-07
General Debate
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Victoria Atkins Louth and Horncastle Con | View |
| 2025 - 13 Mar - 18 Dec (30 debates) | ||
| December - 01-18 Dec (5 debates) | ||
| Recess Christmas Recess (18 Dec 2025 - 05 Jan 2026) | ||
| 18 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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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 |
| 09 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Railways Bill 2025-12-09
Urgent Question
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Mike Thompson Cheadle Con | View |
| 04 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2025-12-04
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
| 03 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Ely Railway Upgrade 2025-12-03
Adjournment Debate
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Charlotte Cane Ely and East Cambridgeshire LD | View |
| 01 Dec 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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M6 Junction 38 2025-12-01
Adjournment Debate
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Tim Farron Westmorland and Lonsdale LD | View |
| November - 19-26 Nov (2 debates) | ||
| Recess November Recess (05 Nov 2025 - 11 Nov 2025) | ||
| 26 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Grove Park Railway Station 2025-11-26
Adjournment Debate
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Janet Daby Lewisham East Lab | View |
| 19 Nov 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Northwich Railway Station Accessibility 2025-11-19
Adjournment Debate
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Andrew Cooper Mid Cheshire Lab | View |
| October - 20 Oct (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 20 Oct 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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A50 A500 Corridor 2025-10-20
Adjournment Debate
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Jacob Collier Burton and Uttoxeter Lab | View |
| September - 09-11 Sep (3 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| Recess Conference Recess (16 Sep 2025 - 13 Oct 2025) | ||
| 11 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Regional Transport Inequality 2025-09-11
General Debate
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Catherine Atkinson Derby North Lab | View |
| 10 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords] 2025-09-10
General Debate
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Simon Lightwood Constituency Con | View |
| 09 Sep 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Accessibility of Railway Stations Dulwich and West Norwood 2025-09-09
Adjournment Debate
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Helen Hayes Dulwich and West Norwood Lab | View |
| July - 03-22 Jul (6 debates) | ||
| Recess Summer Recess (22 Jul 2025 - 01 Sep 2025) | ||
| 22 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Changing Places Toilets 2025-07-22
Adjournment Debate
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Daniel Francis Bexleyheath and Crayford Lab | View |
| 14 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Condition of Roads Cheshire 2025-07-14
Adjournment Debate
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Aphra Brandreth Chester South and Eddisbury Con | View |
| 10 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Disabled Bus Passes 2025-07-10
Adjournment Debate
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Tom Gordon Harrogate and Knaresborough LD | View |
| 08 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Road and Rail Projects 2025-07-08
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Transport
Heidi Alexander
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander | View |
| 07 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Government Performance against Fiscal Rules 2025-07-07
Urgent Question
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Mel Stride Central Devon Con | View |
| 03 Jul 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Gravesham River Crossings 2025-07-03
Adjournment Debate
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Lauren Sullivan Gravesham Lab | View |
| June - 02-25 Jun (6 debates) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 25 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Department for Transport 2025-06-25
General Debate
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Ruth Cadbury Brentford and Isleworth Lab | View |
| 18 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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HS2 Reset 2025-06-18
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Transport
Heidi Alexander
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander | View |
| 11 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Spending Review 2025 2025-06-11
General Debate
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Rachel Reeves Lincoln Lab | View |
| 04 Jun 2025 (2 debates) | ||
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Street Parking on Estates Bracknell Forest 2025-06-04
Adjournment Debate
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Peter Swallow Bracknell Lab | View |
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Regional Growth 2025-06-04
General Debate
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Darren Jones Bristol North West Lab | View |
| 02 Jun 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords] 2025-06-02
Ministerial Statement
The Secretary of State for Transport
Heidi Alexander
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander | View |
| May - 15-22 May (2 debates) | ||
| Recess May Day Recess (01 May 2025 - 06 May 2025) | ||
| Recess Whitsun Recess (22 May 2025 - 02 Jun 2025) | ||
| 22 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Project 2025-05-22
Adjournment Debate
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Markus Campbell-Savours Penrith and Solway Lab | View |
| 15 May 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Sanctions Implementation and Enforcement 2025-05-15
General Debate
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Stephen Doughty Con Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | View |
| April - 07 Apr (1 debate) | ||
| Recess Easter Recess (08 Apr 2025 - 22 Apr 2025) | ||
| 07 Apr 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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East Midlands Local Authorities and Economic Growth 2025-04-07
Adjournment Debate
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Michael Payne Gedling Lab | View |
| March - 13-31 Mar (4 debates) | ||
| 31 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Croydon Area Remodelling Funding Brighton Mainline 2025-03-31
Adjournment Debate
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Natasha Irons Croydon East Lab | View |
| 27 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Double British Summer Time 2025-03-27
Adjournment Debate
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Alex Mayer Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard Lab | View |
| 24 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Disruption at Heathrow 2025-03-24
Ministerial Statement
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The Secretary of State for Transport Heidi Alexander Labour Lab | View |
| 13 Mar 2025 (1 debate) | ||
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Business of the House 2025-03-13
General Debate
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Jesse Norman Hereford and South Herefordshire Con | View |
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