Emergency debate: Government and parliamentary proceedings
10 October 2017
MPs took part in an emergency debate on the Government's policy in relation to the proceedings of the House of Commons.
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Further information
Application for debate
The House of Commons agreed to an application for an emergency debate, made by Alistair Carminchael, on Monday 9 October.
Alistair Carmichael proposed that the House should debate the matter of Government and parliamentary proceedings.
- Watch Parliament TV: Application for an emergency debate on the Government and parliamentary proceedings
- Read Commons Hansard: Application for an emergency debate on the Government and parliamentary proceedings
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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