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Deputy Speaker’s Statement

03 March 2020 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Rosie Winterton Lab Constituency

Parliamentary Procedure

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At a glance

Rosie Winterton raised concerns about deputy speaker’s statement in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Deputy Speaker announced a change in practice regarding certification suspensions
  • Mr Speaker will suspend sitting only when a non-Government amendment is made on the day of consent requirement
  • In other cases, the provisional certificate issued with the selection list will be signed in the Chamber

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Rosie Winterton Lab Constituency

Announced the practice change regarding certification suspensions, stating that Mr Speaker will only suspend sitting when a non-Government amendment has been made on the day of consent requirement. In all other cases, the provisional certificate issued alongside the selection list will be signed in the Chamber.

Other contributors (1)
  • Rosie Winterton Lab

    Noted that since the implementation of English votes for English laws Standing Orders, it has been customary to suspend proceedings for certification before Third Reading if a Bill was altered after Second Reading. With increased familiarity with this procedure, Mr Speaker proposes suspending only when non-Government amendments occur on consent days.

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