There's a very strong relationship between the committee and the other delegates, many of whom are regular attendees at IPU plenaries. The way it was working prior to COVID was an opportunity for us to get together over four or five days, twice a year and share concerns. It was the way by which the members of the committee—because there are only 10—were involved with discussions with the other 1,400 or 1,500 attendees. Many of them were able to give us good information, perhaps on a neighbouring country that we were investigating. The benefit of us getting together at these forums to discuss these issues is immense.
On February 2nd, 2021. See this statement in context.