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Written question asked by Bill Esterson (Labour) on Monday, 27 April 2020, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 4 May 2020 (named day). It was answered by Conor Burns (Conservative) on Monday, 4 May 2020 on behalf of the Department for International Trade.


Trade Bill: Coronavirus

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that witnesses are able to give evidence at the Committee Stage of the Trade Bill while complying with the Government's social distancing measures.

Answer

The House Authorities are working with all parties to ensure that legislation can proceed through all parliamentary stages in accordance with guidelines on social distancing. The Government will adhere to these guidelines.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
40588
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Legislative process Coronavirus Social distancing
Legislation
Trade Bill 2019-21
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk