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Urgent Question on the child abuse inquiry delay: 22 January 2015

22 January 2015 (updated on 22 January 2015)

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Home Secretary, Theresa May, responded to an Urgent Question asked by Shadow Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, in the House of Commons on the child abuse inquiry delay on Thursday 22 January 2015.

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House of Commons Library analysis

The House of Commons Library produces briefing papers to inform MPs and their staff of key issues. The papers contain factual information and a range of opinions on each subject, and aim to be politically impartial.

The Library has published a briefing paper on general background information about the Independent Panel Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse which was established in July 2014 by the Home Secretary, Theresa May.

About Urgent Questions

At times MPs may want to put an urgent question to a Minister. If a matter of public importance has arisen, which an MP believes requires an immediate answer from a government minister, they may apply to the Speaker to put forward such a question.

The relevant government department would be informed at once. If the Speaker agrees, the question will be asked after that day’s Question Time.

Once the MP has asked the main question, they are allowed to ask a supplementary question. Other MPs will then be called to ask further questions on the same subject.

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UK residents and overseas visitors can watch proceedings in the House of Commons by visiting the public gallery.

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