House of Commons · General Debate
06 January 2021 · 3 other contributors
Opened by Valerie Vaz Lab Walsall and Bloxwich
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Valerie Vaz raised concerns about business of the house (today) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
Key points
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.
Opened the debate
Thanked the Leader of the House for extending virtual participation in debates and asked whether the Government are likely to move any motion relating to virtual participation in Committees and sitting Fridays. Emphasised colleagues' keenness to participate in all aspects of the House’s business.
Thanked the Leader of the House for extending virtual participation in debates. Asked whether there would be any motion relating to virtual participation in Committees and if there were likely changes to sitting Fridays.
Informed that Back-Bench business on Fridays will continue, allowing remote participation. Westminster Hall will physically continue, as well as Committees. Explained the cost of extending remote participation to Westminster Hall would be over £100,000 and is limited by taxpayers’ money constraints.
Thanked for the informative information provided about virtual participation arrangements.