House of Commons · General Debate
Royal Assent
16 March 2020 · 1 other contributor
Opened by Lindsay Hoyle Speaker Chorley
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Lindsay Hoyle raised concerns about royal assent in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
Key points
- Concerns raised during the debate on Royal Assent
- Specific asks of government were not recorded
- Commitments made by the government were not recorded
How the debate unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.
Other contributors (1)
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Notified the House of Her Majesty's Royal Assent to several Acts and Measures, including the Supply and Appropriation (Anticipation and Adjustments) Act 2020, NHS Funding Act 2020, and Church of England (Miscellaneous Provisions) Measure 2020. Discussed arrangements within Parliament due to coronavirus, emphasising the need for continued scrutiny despite risks. Implemented measures such as cancellation of non-essential bookings, restrictions on mass lobbies and all-party parliamentary groups inviting non-passholders, closure of Portcullis House public entrance to non-passholders from Wednesday onwards.