The relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
A briefing paper on the relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom

This list notes successful applications for emergency debates in the House of Commons since 1979. Applications for emergency debates made since June 2012 are also noted.
Emergency debates in the House of Commons since 1979 (59 KB , Excel Spreadsheet)
An emergency debate is called at short notice on a subject of a “specific and important matter that should have urgent consideration“.
MPs can apply to the Speaker for permission to hold a debate on a topic not scheduled in the week’s business* under the rules of Standing Order (SO) No. 24. If the Speaker is satisfied that the subject fulfils the criteria set out in SO No. 24, the Member has three minutes following question time (and any urgent questions or ministerial statements) to make their case to the House.
*Note: Parliamentary business is announced by the Leader of the House each Thursday following oral questions. This is usually 10.30am but may be later if there are ministerial statements and/or an emergency debate.
If the House agrees to the request for an emergency debate, the Speaker announces when the debate will be held and for how long. The debate may be held on the same day the application is made but is usually held on the following day.
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Emergency debates in the House of Commons since 1979 (59 KB , Excel Spreadsheet)
A briefing paper on the relationship between church and state in the United Kingdom
A briefing paper on the legal issues surrounding a Scottish independence referendum
A debate on parliamentary services for MPs will take place in the Chamber on 8 September 2022. The debate was initiated by the Administration Committee.