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Finance (Money)
02 November 2021
Lead MP
Ian Blackford
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Economy
Other Contributors: 2
At a Glance
Ian Blackford raised concerns about finance (money) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Called for consideration of proxy voting for Members who are unable to attend due to illness. Highlighted the case of Amy Callaghan, a colleague recovering from an illness, stressing that denying proxy votes disenfranchises both Members and their electors.
Rosie Winterton
Lab
Rotherham
Acknowledged Ian Blackford's point of order regarding Amy Callaghan's absence due to illness. Stated that proxy votes are not available under current rules but confirmed that the Procedure Committee is reviewing this issue.
Karen Bradley
Con
Staffordshire Moorlands
Announced that the Procedure Committee is gathering evidence on proxy voting for Members who cannot attend due to illness and mentioned taking oral evidence from Amy Callaghan the previous day.
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