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Consequential amendments
22 April 2020
Lead MP
Valerie Vaz
Debate Type
General Debate
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Other Contributors: 5
At a Glance
Valerie Vaz raised concerns about consequential amendments in the House of Commons. A government minister responded. Other MPs also contributed.
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
We have reached a significant milestone with the House becoming a virtual Parliament, the first of its kind. The motion allows for hybrid scrutiny proceedings that enable the Government to advance their legislative agenda while providing Members an opportunity to scrutinise actions such as the exportation of personal protective equipment and the shortfall in testing capacity.
Karen Bradley
Con
Staffordshire Moorlands
The Procedure Committee is pleased with the progress made but calls for more inclusive debate time for Opposition days, Back-Bench business days, and other categories of business. It also seeks an urgent debate on lockdown regulations and raises concerns about insufficient scrutiny.
Chris Elmore
Lab
Bridgend
Supports the importance of direct engagement with Ministers for Members to address constituents' issues effectively, suggesting that more Ministers should be available at the Dispatch Box for questions.
Karen Bradley
Con
Staffordshire Moorlands
Emphasises the need for a general debate on the Government's response to the covid-19 crisis to provide Members with time to raise important points and seek responses from Ministers.
Jim Shannon
DUP
Strangford
Thanks the Leader of the House for bringing forward the motion, highlights technical difficulties faced by some Members and expresses concern over cancer patients awaiting treatment due to the pandemic's focus on covid-19. Seeks assurances from Ministers regarding patient safety.
Jacob Rees-Mogg
Con
Acknowledges the importance of Backbench Business and Opposition days, mentions the possibility of adding these sessions depending on technological capacity. Suggests alternative forms of scrutiny such as daily calls with Members to raise issues directly.
Government Response
Government Response
Backbench Business and Opposition days are important, but depend on technological capacity. Daily calls with Members by the Paymaster General provide an alternative form of scrutiny and have been well-received.
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