To ask the hon. Member for North Devon, representing the House of Commons Commission in what circumstances the House authorities may prevent (a) a live video link to a meeting at the parliamentary estate from being made and (b) a meeting from being held on the parliamentary estate; and if he will make a statement. (272167)

The House authorities are guided by the regulations for the use of committee, conference, meeting and interview rooms which are approved by the Administration Committee and set out in the leaflet entitled “Committee Rooms, Conference, Meeting and Interview Rooms” which is available through the Members' Centre, attendants at reception desks and on the intranet. The regulations give guidance on the purposes for which Members may book these rooms. Within these regulations it is possible for Members to invite others to participate in meetings, either in person or via video link.

It is the responsibility of a Member who holds a meeting to ensure that the purpose for which the room has been booked is within the regulations.