House Speaker says Parliament can ‘eventually’ go fully virtual if necessary

House Speaker Anthony Rota also gently reminded MPs to use a ‘neutral,’ ‘non-partisan’ background during virtual sittings.

House Speaker Anthony Rota, pictured in this file photo, says the committee should press forward The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

News

BY BEATRICE PAEZ

May 4, 2020

House Speaker Anthony Rota says the House administration is prepared to carry out whatever recommendations MPs settle on as they chart out a course for holding virtual Commons sittings amid the global pandemic. In an appearance before the House Procedure and Affairs Committee, also known as PROC, o...

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.

Already a Subscriber?

Get Today’s Headlines Newsletter

Your quick scan of the news you need each weekday to be the smartest person in the room.

By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy