Back to the future? Procedure after coronavirus restrictions Contents

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Contents

Our report

Introduction

Events since the publication of our Sixth Report

The mechanics of procedural change

The availability of a political mandate

The evolution of the House’s response to the pandemic

Card reader divisions

Arrangements for select committees

Capacity in the Chamber

Sittings in Westminster Hall

Conclusion

Conclusions and recommendations

Annex: Terms of reference

Appendix 1: Correspondence

A. Letter from the Chair to the Leader, 17 December

B. Letter from the Chair to Mr Speaker, 18 December

C. Letter from the Leader to the Chair, 21 December

D. Letter from the Leader to the Chair, 11 January

E. Letter from the Chairs of the Procedure, Petitions and Backbench Business Committees to the Leader of the House, 11 February

F. Letter from the Leader of the House to the Chairs of the Procedure, Petitions and Backbench Business Committees, 24 February

Appendix 2: Memorandum from the Clerk of the House (CVR 119)

Formal minutes

Witnesses

Published written evidence

List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament