Emergency debate: Yemen
30 November 2017 (updated on 30 November 2017)
MPs took part in an emergency debate on the current situation in Yemen on Thursday 30 November 2017.
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- Read current Parliamentary material in Topics: Middle-East
- Read Commons Library briefing note: Yemen update June 2017
Application for debate
The House of Commons agreed to an application for an emergency debate, made by Andrew Mitchell, on Wednesday 30 November 2017.
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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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