Richard Boyd Barrett proposes applause for frontline health workers

Richard Boyd Barrett proposed that if the sitting runs past eight o'clock members should join a national round of applause for frontline health workers. He urged colleagues to recognise frontline health workers and other frontline workers who are keeping people safe and keeping services running in the current situation.

Proposal details

He put forward a simple proposal that if the meeting overruns and people are still present at eight o'clock they should take part in a national round of applause to honour frontline health workers and other frontline workers.

Timing and contingency

He prefaced the suggestion by noting the sitting was likely to finish before eight, saying that if they do finish on time his proposal would be null and void, but that it should apply if the session continues past eight.

Intended honorees

He specified the applause should be for frontline health workers and other frontline workers "who are keeping us going and protecting us in this current situation," highlighting recognition for those on the front line.

Request for agreement

He invited colleagues to agree to join in the national round of applause if they were still present at eight, indicating a desire for collective recognition during the current circumstances.