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Points of Order
03 June 2020
Lead MP
Karen Bradley
Debate Type
General Debate
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Other Contributors: 4
At a Glance
Karen Bradley raised concerns about points of order 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
Raised concerns about the extension of proxy voting to shielded individuals without proper consultation. Asked for clarification on notice given to Mr Speaker and raised issues with current pilot scheme's structural problems, urging for a meeting between relevant parties to address these matters urgently.
Karen Bradley
Con
Staffordshire Moorlands
Expressed concerns about the extension of proxy voting to shielded individuals without proper consultation. Raised issues with the current pilot scheme's structural problems and urged for a meeting between relevant parties to address these matters urgently.
Responded to Karen Bradley's point of order, confirming that the current proxy voting scheme expires in July 2020. Acknowledged the Procedure Committee's contributions but did not confirm Government responses or specific details about meetings with Mr Speaker.
Chris Bryant
Lab
Rhondda and Ogmore
Discussed issues regarding the timing of amendments to a motion allowing remote participation in parliamentary activities. Suggested that it might be more sensible to have a new motion tomorrow covering all matters comprehensively.
Dwyfor Meirionnydd
Raised concerns about the inability of Nazir Afzal, an expert in violence against women strategy, to give evidence remotely to the Domestic Abuse Bill Committee despite previous assurances.
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