I don't think that I've seen any provisions in the routine motions that specify whether witnesses must appear in person.
This motion addresses technical tests. We all experienced technical issues during committee meetings. Some evidence was difficult to hear properly. The interpreters were often unable to do their jobs as a result of inadequate equipment or inaccessible WiFi. Technical issues can arise for any number of reasons.
In this situation, wouldn't it be a good idea to include a separate paragraph in our routine motions that specifies that witnesses with offices on the Hill must appear in person rather than virtually? I'm saying this because staff from members' and ministers' offices or other officials will likely be asked to give evidence.
Is this a good idea? If so, could we make a provision for this somewhere?