Adjournment Debate

A debate, usually on a specific issue, held without a vote on a substantive motion.

Also used as: adjournment debates

An Adjournment Debate is usually a short debate on a specific issue raised by an MP or peer. It takes place on a motion that the House should adjourn, which means it does not normally end with a vote on a substantive decision. These debates are often used to raise constituency matters, local concerns, or specialised policy issues directly with a minister.

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