MPs who have withdrawn from the Commons Chamber or who have been suspended

Tuesday, January 8, 2019MPs who have left the Chamber voluntarily, been asked to withdraw or who have been suspended.

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Tuesday, January 8, 2019
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  • House of Commons Library

    This list notes Members who have left the Chamber voluntarily, been asked to withdraw (Table 1, since 1992), or who have been suspended (Table 2, since 1949).

  • The Speaker is responsible for keeping order in the Chamber and in Committees and if MPs disregard the authority of the Chair, he can ask the Member to voluntarily leave the Chamber for the remainder of the days sitting.
  • This request is not governed by Standing Orders and the MP can stay on the parliamentary estate and take part in Divisions.
  • Should the Member refuse to comply with this request the Speaker can invoke Standing Order No.
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