These steps are for you as an MP rather than your staff.

Steps

1. Before a vote is called, you must agree with the Member for whom you are a registered proxy how you will cast their vote. You must follow their instructions exactly.
2. If you are voting the same way as the Member/s whose proxy you hold, join the queue as normal. When you reach the pass reader in the relevant lobby, tap your pass on the reader in the usual way.
3. The pass reader terminal screen will display your name and the names of any Members whose proxy you hold. To record the name of any Member (i.e., yourself or one of the proxy Members listed) in that lobby tap the relevant Member’s name on the screen and then tap the "Record name(s)" button. If you wish to record the names of all your proxies, along with your own name, tap “Select all”. The screen will then confirm how many names have been recorded.
4. When you walk past the Tellers, let them know that you are also voting on behalf of the other Member/s whose proxy you hold. You should say “voting for myself and as proxy for {Member’s name}” or “voting as proxy for {Member’s name} only” as appropriate to avoid double counting.

If you are voting the other way from the Member/s for whom you are the nominated proxy

You need to walk through both lobbies. If you are concerned that you will not have time to do this, speak to a Doorkeeper in Members’ Lobby who will allow you to join the front of the queue.

Vote for yourself as usual, before going back through the Chamber to vote on behalf of the Member/s for whom you are the nominated proxy.

When voting on behalf of the Member/s for whom you are the nominated proxy in the other lobby, you will again need to tap your pass on the reader and select the names of the Members voting in that lobby. When you walk past the Tellers, you must be clear that you are only casting one or more proxy votes, not your own vote plus the proxy votes.

Contact an expert

Clerk of Divisions, Public Bill Office Email: PBOHoC@parliament.uk Extension: 3261