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HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicI hear mutterings around the Chamber saying that that is a good idea. Unfortunately, neither the Chief Whip from the hon. Gentleman’s side or the one from my side is in the…02 Jun 2020HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicThe temporary measures that are to be used will mean that voting takes a little bit longer than using the ordinary Division Lobbies. That is true, but it will depend to some…02 Jun 2020HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicNobody is banned from attending Parliament by law. The ancient right of MPs, which dates back to 1340, entitles Members to attend. However, I accept that, for some Members with…02 Jun 2020HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicI beg to move, That the resolution of the House of 21 April (Proceedings during the pandemic) be rescinded and the following orders be made and have effect until 7 July 2020: (1)…02 Jun 2020HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicThat is not really a point for today’s debate. I completely accept what the hon. Gentleman says about representation on Committees for minority parties, but that is really a…02 Jun 2020HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicNo law exists that stops Members from attending Parliament.02 Jun 2020HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicI give way to the hon. Gentleman.02 Jun 2020HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicI am not a prophet, so I would not dream of predicting those sorts of things. I have taken lots of interventions. In some ways I think this is beneficial; it partly illustrates my…02 Jun 2020HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicThe hon. Gentleman says that lots of SNP Members will not be happy. I have a nasty feeling that that is often the state of SNP Members, and I wish them every happiness. It is…02 Jun 2020HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicNow that we are back to normal sitting hours, we will be sitting on Monday to Thursday with the usual sitting hours. A recess is scheduled, but I would not like to confirm that…02 Jun 2020HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicI am grateful to my hon. Friend for the points that he has made. I assure him that the Government will listen carefully to any ideas that come forth from the Procedure Committee…02 Jun 2020HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicThe Procedure Committee is currently holding an inquiry into proxy voting and whether it is suitable to be extended. I am aware that the hon. Gentleman is asking me this question,…02 Jun 2020HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicI think the right hon. Lady makes entirely the wrong point. Parliament meets to represent the nation as a whole. We come here together not as ambassadors representing various…02 Jun 2020HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicI think the system of catching Mr Speaker’s eye is a preferable system, but needs must, because we can have only 50 Members in the Chamber at any one point. However, this is a…02 Jun 2020HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicIndeed I have—I took my sister Annunziata there many years ago. [ Interruption. ] Anyway, enough of my reminiscences. It is important that we protect, preserve and prioritise our…02 Jun 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillMay I begin by thanking all hon. and right hon. Members who have contributed, and particularly thank the Minister of State, Cabinet Office, my hon. Friend the Member for Norwich…02 Jun 2020HANSARD Parliamentary Constituencies BillIt is too late, I am sorry to say. That is to the benefit of the Union, and it is fair that every vote across our United Kingdom should have the same weight. That is the…02 Jun 2020HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicThe ancient right to attend Parliament goes back to 1340, and, as the hon. Member for Rhondda (Chris Bryant) pointed out, this is something that has been used against the Crown in…02 Jun 2020HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicMy hon. Friend puts it extremely well. Lots of people are going back to work, and we have a role, as leaders within the country and within the community, to do that.02 Jun 2020HANSARDProceedings during the PandemicI am glad to see the hon. Gentleman in his place, and I absolutely appreciate that it is harder for some Members to get here than for others. I am very glad to see the Westminster…02 Jun 2020