Speaker's letter to MPs outlining measures during the coronavirus outbreak

The Speaker of the House of Commons has written to MPs, outlining new measures to ensure that the important work of Parliament can continue during the Coronavirus outbreak.

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Saturday, March 28, 2020
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Westminster system, Government of the United Kingdom, Political systems, Politics of the United Kingdom, Government of Canada, Coronaviridae, Parliament of Singapore, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, Parliament of the United Kingdom, Coronavirus, Speaker of the House of Commons, Government
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  • The Speaker of the House of Commons has written to MPs, outlining new measures to ensure that the important work of Parliament can continue during the Coronavirus outbreak.
  • Speaking lists could be published so that people know the running order and can attend at the relevant time.
  • MPs would be able to submit a question on a statement in advance, so a rota can be set up that enables MPs to only come in for their question.
  • These temporary measures to facilitate remote participation in proceedings will be in effect until 30 June, at which point they will be reviewed.
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