Commons Sense

House of Commons · General Debate

Remote Voting

22 April 2020 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Jacob Rees-Mogg Con West Somerset

Parliamentary Procedure

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Jacob Rees-Mogg raised concerns about remote voting in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Leader of the House Jacob Rees-Mogg moved a motion to establish orders for remote voting
  • Orders will be in effect until 12 May
  • No specific asks of government or commitments made were recorded

How the debate unfolded

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

Opened the debate

Jacob Rees-Mogg Con West Somerset

The Leader of the House, Jacob Rees-Mogg, moved a motion to establish orders that will be in effect until 12 May.

Other contributors (1)
  • Lindsay Hoyle Lab Chorley

    Speaker Lindsay Hoyle informed the House about an amendment proposed by Karen Bradley that would be debated together with the main motion.

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