Written question asked by Mark Hendrick (Labour) on Friday, 29 January 2021, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 February 2021. It was answered by Jacob Rees-Mogg (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 February 2021 on behalf of the Leader of the House of Commons.
Virtual Proceedings
- Question
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To ask the Leader of the House, whether he plans to (a) make an assessment of the effect on the climate of and (b) estimate the savings accruing to the public purse from virtual participation in proceedings by Members of Parliament.
- Answer
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No. The Government firmly believes that our constituents are best served when Parliament meets physically to the fullest extent possible. The cost associated with virtual participation is not a matter for the Government but one for the House.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 145747
- Session
- 2019-21
- Subjects
- Expenditure Members Coronavirus Virtual proceedings
- Contains statistics
- Yes
- Link
- View this Written question on www.parliament.uk
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- Timestamp
- 2021-02-03 16:50:33 +0000
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