Politicians apologise for pushing past attendant to avoid a vote as she tried to lock a door
As the lower house resumed at 9am on Wednesday, Dick addressed what he called a “very serious and grave incident which occurred during a division yesterday afternoon”.During votes in parliament, MPs pass to the left or right of the speaker to register their votes. MPs may abstain by leaving the chamber, which at times causes a rush to exit.
“After the speaker orders the doors to be locked no member may enter or leave the chamber until after the division. It does not matter whether the doors have been able to be fully closed.”
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