PIL: Emergency Debates since 1979 - Commons Library Standard Note

Published 12 April 2012 | Standard notes SN04569

Amended 28 June 2012

Authors: Sarah Priddy

Topic: House of Commons, Parliament

An emergency debate is called at short notice in the House of Commons on a subject of a "specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration". An MP may apply to the Speaker for an emergency debate under the rules of Standing Order No. 24.

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