UK politics More than 95% of MPs decide not to pay tribute to The Queen By Lindsay Razaq April 22 2016, 9:54 am April 22 2016, 9:54 am Share More than 95% of MPs decide not to pay tribute to The Queen Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/politics/uk-politics/896901/under-5-of-mps-turn-out-to-pay-tribute-to-queen/ Copy Link The Queen is 90 While those MPs who spoke in the debate were full of praise for the Queen, most passed up the chance to pay tribute. The House of Commons had allowed around six hours for the “humble address”, but it ended after just two. It was cut short because there were no more MPs left to contribute, with many staying away. Just 29 – out of a total of 650 – contributed, less than 5%. The House then moved onto a debate about the EU common fisheries policy, before rising almost four hours early. Proceedings began at 11.18am and concluded at 1.15pm, according to Hansard, the official record.
