Urgent Question on Short Money: 23 February 2016
23 February 2016 (updated on 23 February 2016)
The Parliamentary Secretary for the Cabinet Office, John Penrose MP, responded to an Urgent Question asked by the Shadow Leader of the House, Chris Bryant MP, in the House of Commons on the Government's consultation on Short Money on Tuesday 23 February 2016.
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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 Short Money which contains more information,
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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