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House of Commons · General Debate

Proxy Voting (Temporary Standing Order)

04 June 2020 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Rosie Winterton Lab Constituency Not Provided

Parliamentary Procedure

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At a glance

Rosie Winterton raised concerns about proxy voting (temporary standing order) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Ms Winterton announced preparations for virtual participation and extension of proxy voting.
  • Mr Speaker will write to all hon. Members via email the day after the announcement.
  • Hon. Members must respond promptly to self-certify for virtual participation or proxy voting eligibility.

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 Not Provided

Ms. Winterton announced that preparations are under way to enable virtual participation in scrutiny proceedings and to extend proxy voting. She stated that Mr Speaker will write to all hon. Members the following day, and this communication will be sent via email. Hon. Members should respond promptly if they intend to self-certify for virtual participation or wish to be eligible for proxy voting.

Other contributors (1)
  • Rosie Winterton Lab Constituency Not Provided

    Ms. Winterton announced that preparations are under way to enable virtual participation in scrutiny proceedings and to extend proxy voting. She stated that Mr Speaker will write to all hon. Members the following day, and this communication will be sent via email. Hon. Members should respond promptly if they intend to self-certify for virtual participation or wish to be eligible for proxy voting.

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