Emergency debate: UK steel industry
12 April 2016 (updated on 12 April 2016)
The House of Commons held an emergency debate on the UK steel industry on Tuesday 12 April 2016.
- Watch Parliament TV: Emergency debate on the UK steel industry
- Read Commons Hansard: Emergency debate on the UK steel industry
Further information
Application for debate
The House of Commons agreed to an application for an emergency debate made by the Shadow Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, Angela Eagle, on Monday 11 April 2016.
Angela Eagle proposed that the House should debate Tata Steel’s decision to sell its UK steel operations; and action the Government is taking to secure the future of the UK steel industry.
- Watch Parliament TV: Application for emergency debate on the UK steel industry
- Read Commons Hansard: Application for emergency debate on the UK steel industry
Commons Library Business briefings
The Commons Library provides links to documents and reports that relate to the Business being conducted in the House of Commons Chamber and in Westminster Hall.
Emergency debates
An emergency debate is a debate called at short notice in the House of Commons on a 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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