Other witnesses had suggested that it would be helpful to include an amendment in the Standing Orders in respect of giving notice of a prorogation prior to prorogation occurring, and that the want of a prorogation should be debated and voted upon.
There were other suggestions as well in respect to amending the Standing Orders. These included that the House could not be prorogued while seized with a motion of confidence, and that indeed a definition of confidence ought to be included in the Standing Orders as well.
Another suggestion included that certain committees ought to be able to carry on after prorogation occurs. As far as that's concerned, at present, Mr. Walsh reminded the committee that if a committee were to try to meet during a prorogation period, they would not enjoy parliamentary privilege.
That's the overview to do with the amendments of the Standing Orders. Please feel free to ask any questions.