House of Commons · General Debate
Virtual Participation in Substantive Proceedings
18 November 2020 · 3 other contributors
Opened by Chris Bryant Lab Rhondda and Ogmore
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Chris Bryant raised concerns about virtual participation in substantive proceedings in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
Key points
- Concerns were raised about virtual participation in substantive proceedings
- 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 (3)
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Called for a more generous system allowing MPs to participate fully in debates, including on legislation, due to public health reasons. He tabled an amendment to the motion after consultations with several Members from both sides of the House and Select Committee Chairs. The amendment would allow virtual participation based on public health reasons without needing GP certificates.
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Clarified that if a similar motion is tabled tomorrow and an amendment is accepted, the same process will occur as tonight. She also mentioned that business questions tomorrow may address this issue.
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Asked whether if the motion is carried over to tomorrow’s Order Paper, it can be amended before five o'clock, allowing for a debate and vote on it.