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Proxy Voting (Temporary Standing Order)
04 June 2020
Lead MP
Rosie Winterton
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
Parliamentary Procedure
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Rosie Winterton raised concerns about proxy voting (temporary standing order) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
Ms. Winterton announced that preparations are under way to enable virtual participation in scrutiny proceedings and to extend proxy voting. She stated that Mr Speaker will write to all hon. Members the following day, and this communication will be sent via email. Hon. Members should respond promptly if they intend to self-certify for virtual participation or wish to be eligible for proxy voting.
Rosie Winterton
Lab
Constituency Not Provided
Ms. Winterton announced that preparations are under way to enable virtual participation in scrutiny proceedings and to extend proxy voting. She stated that Mr Speaker will write to all hon. Members the following day, and this communication will be sent via email. Hon. Members should respond promptly if they intend to self-certify for virtual participation or wish to be eligible for proxy voting.
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