Emergency debate on Syria

• Watch Parliament TV: Emergency debate on the current situation in Syria and the UK Government's approach
• Read Commons Hansard: Emergency debate on the current situation in Syria and the UK Government's approach 

The House of Commons agreed to an application for an emergency debate, made by Alison McGovern MP on Monday 16 April 2018.

• Watch Parliament TV: Application for emergency debate on Syria 

What is an emergency debate?

An emergency debate is a debate called at short notice in the House of Commons when a matter needs to be discussed urgently. An MP may apply to the Speaker for an emergency debate under the rules of Standing Order No. 24.

• About Parliament: Emergency debates
• Emergency Debates since 1979 - Commons Library Standard Note

Applications to the Speaker

The Speaker received applications for an emergency debate on military action in Syria. He wrote to Theresa May MP explaining why an application from Alison McGovern MP was likely to be accepted ahead of the Prime Minister’s application.

• Read the Speaker's letter to the Prime Minister regarding SO24 debate on Syria

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