A debate held at the end of each sitting day in Parliament in which Members can raise a matter of Government administration for a Minister's attention; so called because it takes place on the motion to adjourn the House for the day.

a short half hour debate that is introduced by a backbencher at the end of each day's business in the House of Commons

usually a half-hour debate introduced by a backbencher at the end of business for the day. The subjects raised are often local or personal issues. There is also a series of short adjournment debates on Wednesday mornings.