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Written Question
Members: Coronavirus
Wednesday 20th May 2020

Asked by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)

Question to the Leader of the House:

To ask the Leader of the House, if he will make it his policy to renew the temporary Standing Orders relating to hybrid proceedings to enable hon. Members who are shielding as a result of covid-19 to continue to participate in business remotely.

Answered by Jacob Rees-Mogg

I set out the Government’s position during today’s Urgent Question and Business Statement.The House cannot be as effective in carrying out its constitutional duties without its members here. I therefore think it essential that all MPs who are able to do so move back to physical ways of working as quickly as possible.

The House Authorities are making every effort to ensure that the return to physical proceedings will be in line with Public Health England guidance and safe for members and the staff of the House.


Written Question
Private Members' Bills
Thursday 9th June 2016

Asked by: Margaret Ferrier (Independent - Rutherglen and Hamilton West)

Question to the Leader of the House:

To ask the Leader of the House, if he will make it his policy to bring forward proposals on timetabling for Private Members’ Bills

Answered by Chris Grayling

The Procedure Committee has recently conducted an inquiry into Private Members’ Bills and published its report on 18th April. The Government thanks the Committee for its work in this area and is carefully considering the Committee’s recommendations. The Government aims to respond to the Committee within two months, which is the standard time for responding to Select Committee reports.