Wednesday, 7 October 2020
Welcome to Westminster Hall. If hon. Members will bear with me, I have to read the pre-flight briefing. I remind Members that there have been some changes to normal practice to support the new...
On a point of order, Mr Hollobone. Would it be okay if I stayed here while my colleague makes his introductory speech?
[Sir Edward Leigh in the Chair]
[Stewart Hosie in the Chair]
Before we begin, I briefly remind Members that there are some changes to normal practice in order to support the new call list system, and to ensure that social distancing can be respected....
Opened in December 1999, Westminster Hall is aimed at fostering a new style of debate. Sessions are open to all MPs, who sit in a horseshoe arrangement which is meant to encourage constructive rather than confrontational debate.
The meetings are presided over by a Deputy Speaker and there are no votes.
