Step-by-step:
These are the steps to follow for applying for an Adjournment or Westminster Hall debate using MemberHub.
Step 1.
- Go to frontpage of MemberHub
- Under __my services __go to submit new item
- Select Debate option
- Enter debate title: (your title must make it clear what the debate is about, be neutrally worded and be linked to an issue or area for which the Government has responsibility).
- Select Chamber for Adjournment debate or Westminster Hall
- Select a duration of debate - all Adjournment debates are for 30 minutes
- For Westminster Hall pick either 30mins or 60mins or 90 mins or 30mins & 60 mins or 60mins & 90 mins
- Select the week you wish to apply for
- For debates in Westminster Hall, the Government Department to which your debate relates, must be due to answer in the week you select. You can check the departmental answering rota in the Announcement section of the Order Paper.
Step 2.
- If your debate relates to legal proceeding, select Yes and enter details of these
- If you wish to register an interest, select Register an Interest option and enter details
- Enter any dates or times that you are unavailable for a debate, if applicable
- Select the Government Department to which your debate relates
Step 3.
- You will be taken to a screen summarising the details of your debate application
- If you need to correct any details, Go back, or if correct press Submit
- You will be able to view your ending application and check on its status under Search for an Item and Debates - this takes you to the debates dashboard
- Repeat the above process, if you wish to apply for a new debate or apply for the same debate in a future week