House of Commons · General Debate
Proxy Voting (Extension)
10 June 2020 · 1 other contributor
Opened by Mark Harper Con Forest of Dean
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Mark Harper raised concerns about proxy voting (extension) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
Key points
- Concerns about proxy voting were raised
- Specific asks of the government were not recorded
- No commitments were made by the government
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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Expressed gratitude to the Leader of the House for extending proxy voting, enabling those with caring responsibilities and other reasons to vote by proxy. He also mentioned his hope that the House could find a way to allow remote participation in legislative functions.
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