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Points of Order

Wednesday 16 October 2024 · 1 question

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Key points

  • Christopher Chope raised a point of order about the lack of publication of Division results in hard copy Hansard.
  • He questioned why the issue occurred and requested that Hansard ensures future printing of such lists.
  • The Speaker assured that the list will be printed, even on a separate sheet, to ensure availability in hard copy.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Christopher Chope Con Christchurch
Parliamentary Procedure
Context

The list of Members participating in a Division was not published in the hard copy of Hansard due to human error, leading to concerns about transparency and accountability.

Question

Christopher Chope raised a point of order regarding the lack of publication of Division results in hard copy Hansard. He questioned why this issue occurred and requested that Hansard ensures future printing of such lists despite new technology.

Answer from Lindsay Hoyle (Speaker of the House of Commons)

The Speaker assured Christopher Chope that they will ensure the list is printed, even if on a separate sheet, to make sure who voted what way is available in hard copy. He also stated that it was human error and not related to technology.

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