ps Back to Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle instructed them to dress up next week to remind people to zoom in parliament It’s over.
In order to stifle any post-Covid fashion slowdown in its infancy, Sir Lindsay updated the “Rules of Conduct and Courtesy in the House of Commons” to remind members of Congress to pay attention to the required dress code and insist that jeans and chinos are not allowed .
Compared with previous speakers, this suggestion represents a tough attitude John Birkow His last set of such rules says that “there is no exact dress code”, and typical business attire is just a suggestion.
It is an honour to be a member of parliament, and your dress, language and behavior should reflect this
Sir Linstead’s new guide states that members of Congress should remember that “the way you dress should show respect for your voters, the House of Representatives, and the parliamentary institutions in national life”.
“Members should wear business clothes inside and outside the chamber of commerce,” it said. “Jeans, chinos, sportswear or any other casual pants are not appropriate. T-shirts and sleeveless tops are not business attire.
“Expected to wear smart/business shoes. Casual shoes and sports shoes are not suitable. Men are encouraged to wear a tie and a jacket.
“Able to serve Members of parliament Your dress, language, and behavior should reflect this. “
The proposal also represents a suppression of certain moments when parliamentary fashion made headlines before the pandemic, such as last February, when Congressman Tracy Brabin was at the center of the storm for wearing a strapless black dress in the conference hall.
Sir Lindsay also took action to combat the noise in the House of Commons. Singing will be banned, which may avoid a repetition of Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s parliament adjournment in September 2019, when Labour MPs protested by singing songs such as red flags and Scots Wha Hae.
The new rules stipulate that “singing and chanting in the conference hall are not allowed,” and “applause is also not allowed because it will take up time available for debate.”
The lawmakers were also told to pay attention: “When listening to the debate, you should not read a book or newspaper, nor should you put yourself on a mobile phone or other electronic device.”
