Parliament should be able to operate 'virtually' during coronavirus crisis, says Speaker

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'MPs are being swamped right now with questions and case work from distressed constituents who need answers,' says Sir Lindsay Hoyle

Sir Lindsay said:"Once the House returns, if we are still in the grip of the crisis where the physical presence of members, or too many members, in the palace is not appropriate, I am keen that they should be able to participate in key parliamentary proceedings virtually, for example, oral questions, urgent questions, statements and PMQs."

 

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