Academics questioned on procedural arrangements under coronavirus restrictions

The House of Commons Procedure Committee hears from leading academics from the Hansard Society, the UCL Constitution Unit and Institute for Government.

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UK Parliament

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http://www.parliament.uk/business/committees/committees-a-z/commons-select/procedure-committee/news-parliament-2017/academics-procedural-arrangements-covid-19-evidence-19-21/

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Tuesday, July 7, 2020

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Westminster system, Government of the United Kingdom, Legislatures, United Kingdom, Political systems, Animal virology, Coronaviridae, Coronavirus, John Benger, Hansard, House of Commons of the United Kingdom, English votes for English laws

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The House of Commons Procedure Committee hears from leading academics from the Hansard Society, the UCL Constitution Unit and Institute for Government.
On Wednesday afternoon, the Committee also heard from Clerk of the House, John Benger and Strategic Director, Chamber Business Team, Matthew Hamlyn on the present procedural arrangements under coronavirus restrictions, including the new pass reader system for voting.
The session forms part of the Committees ongoing inquiry into House of Commons procedure and practice under coronavirus restrictions.
"My Committee will continue to monitor House procedure and practice under coronavirus conditions as those conditions develop, taking further evidence as appropriate and reporting to the House where necessary."