Statement on public disorder

The statement follows the recall of both Houses of Parliament from the Summer Recess in response to rioting and widespread public disorder in London and other cities.

Watch and read the statement and the views expressed by MPs on Parliament TV and in Commons Hansard. The Leader of the Opposition, Edward Miliband, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.

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

Public disorder debate

Following the statement by the Prime Minister the House of Commons debated the issue of public disorder.

• Commons news: MPs debate 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 policing riots, and insurance and riot damage.

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

Oral statements

Statements normally relate to matters of policy or government actions. At the end of a statement, MPs can respond or question the government minister on its contents.

• About Parliament: Ministerial statements