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  Proceedings during the Pandemic
  
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  @ MP voted aye to end the procedure enabling MPs to vote remotely, online, which had been introduced due to the covid-19 pandemic and to require members to be physically present on the Parliamentary estate to vote. 
  
  @ MP voted no to retain the procedure enabling MPs to vote remotely, online, which had been introduced due to the covid-19 pandemic and not to require members to be physically present on the Parliamentary estate to vote. 
  
  A majority of MPs voted to end the procedure enabling MPs to vote remotely, online, which had been introduced due to the covid-19 pandemic and to require members to be physically present on the Parliamentary estate to vote. 
  
  
  A majority of MPs supported the following motion[1] in this vote:
  
  :That [https://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2020-04-21a.3.2#g21.1 the resolution of the House of 21 April] (Proceedings during the pandemic) be rescinded and the following orders be made and have effect until 7 July 2020: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) That the following order have effect in place of [https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201919/cmstords/341/body.html#_idTextAnchor186 Standing Order No. 38 (Procedure on divisions)]:
  
  :(a) If the opinion of the Speaker or the chair as to the decision on a question is challenged, the Speaker or the chair shall declare that a division shall be held.
  
  :(b) Divisions shall be conducted under arrangements made by the Speaker provided that:
  
  :(i) Members may only participate physically within the Parliamentary estate; and
  
  :(ii) the arrangements adhere to the guidance issued by Public Health England.
  
  :(2) [https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201919/cmstords/341/body.html#_idTextAnchor189 Standing Order No. 40 (Division unnecessarily claimed)] shall not apply.
  
  :(3) In [https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201919/cmstords/341/body.html#_idTextAnchor192 Standing Order No. 41A (Deferred divisions)]:
  
  :(a) At the end of paragraph (5)(a), insert â, provided that (i) Members may only participate physically within the Parliamentary estate; and (ii) the arrangements adhere to the guidance issued by Public Health Englandâ.
  
  :(b) In paragraph (5)(b) delete âtwo and a half hoursâ and insert âat least two and a half hoursâ.
  
  :(c) In paragraph (5)(c) delete âafter the expiry of the period mentioned in subparagraph (b) aboveâ.
  
  :(4) The Speaker or chair may limit the number of Members present in the Chamber at any one time and Standing Orders Nos. [https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201919/cmstords/341/body.html#_idTextAnchor035 7 (Seats not to be taken before prayers)] and [https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201919/cmstords/341/body.html#_idTextAnchor037 8 (Seats secured at prayers)] shall not apply.
  
  :(5) Standing Orders Nos. [https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201919/cmstords/341/body.html#_idTextAnchor397 83J] to [https://publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm201919/cmstords/341/body.html#_idTextAnchor514 83X] (Certification according to territorial application etc) shall not apply.
  
  This vote was held under a process whereby Members stated their names and said âAyeâ or âNoâ at the relevant Dispatch Box. This process was used for the first time in this division due to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic covid-19 pandemic]. 
  
  Some MPs may not have felt taking part in this vote was safe. See a [https://www.mysociety.org/2020/07/06/parliamentary-votes-during-covid-19/ mySociety blog post on "Parliamentary votes during COVID-19" showing which MPs could vote using which method at different times during the pandemic].
  
  * [1] [https://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2020-06-02d.725.0#g725.3 House of Commons, Official Record, 2 June 2020] 
  * [2] [https://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2020-06-02d.725.0#g752.0 House of Commons, Official Record, 2 June 2020]
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