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Conclusion 7

1st Report - COVID-19 and Parliament Published 13 May 2021 Paragraph 83

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Conclusion (the committee's words)
The changes to House of Lords procedures as a result of hybrid proceedings, particularly the loss of spontaneity in members’ interactions during a bill’s committee stage and the need for speakers lists on more business, has resulted in the House’s essential scrutiny role, including its capacity to hold the Government to account, which was already in need of strengthening, becoming less effective. We consider that this presents significant problems for both members and ministers.

From: Constitution Committee, 1st Report - COVID-19 and Parliament, paragraph 83, 13 May 2021

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