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<p>When introducing virtual proceedings the Lord Speaker and his Deputies have consistently
emphasised the importance of brevity when asking and answering supplementary questions,
and the part that this can play in allowing a greater number of members to contribute
within the time limits. These sentiments were echoed in an email that I sent to all
members on 12 May, updating them on virtual proceedings. Revised guidance issued by
the Procedure Committee on the same day also stated that ‘Members should avoid taking
up time in Virtual Proceedings thanking other members for their contributions’. There
are no plans to publish a record of the length of time taken by members of the House
to ask supplementary questions; the Procedure Committee will continue to keep these
matters under review.</p><p><em> </em></p><p> </p>
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