MPs debate public disorder

Watch and read the debate and views expressed by MPs on Parliament TV and in Commons Hansard. Shadow Home Secreatry, Yvette Cooper, responded to the debate on behalf of the Opposition.

• Parliament TV: Debate on public disorder
• Commons Hansard: Debate on public disorder

Statement on public disorder

The Prime Minister, David Cameron, made a statement on public disorder prior to the debate.

• Commons news: Statement on public disorder

Written Ministerial statements

Two written Ministerial statements from the Department of Business, Innovation and Skills and the Department for Communities and Local Government have also been laid before the House in response to recent events.

• Written Ministerial Statement: Business, Innovation and Skills: Public disorder - support for business
• Written Ministerial Statement: Communities and Local Government: Public disorder - local response and support

House of Commons Library analysis

The House of Commons Library produce briefing papers to inform MPs of key issues. The Library has published two briefing papers on the policing riots and insurance and riot damage.

• Commons Library Briefing Paper: Policing riots
• Commons Library Briefing Paper: Insurance and riot damage

Debates

Debates are an opportunity for MPs to discuss government policy, proposed new laws and current issues. It allows MPs to voice the concerns and interests of their constituents.

• About Parliament: Main Business (debates)