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Appendix A: Virtual Committees Dashboard (February to September 2024)

Figure 1—Pre-tests for witnesses appearing by videoconference (by percentage and number of witnesses)

In February 2024, 246 witnesses (95% of that month’s total) completed and passed their pre-test, 7 (2.7%) completed but failed their pre-test, 3 (1.2%) did not attend their scheduled pre-test, and 3 (1.2%) did not schedule a pre-test. In March and April 2024, 176 witnesses (96.7% of that month’s total) completed and passed their pre-test, 1 (0.5%) completed but failed their pre-test, 1 (0.5%) did not attend their scheduled pre-test, and 4 (2.2%) did not schedule a pre-test. In May 2024, 163 witnesses (91.6% of that month’s total) completed and passed their pre-test, 8 (4.5%) completed but failed their pre-test, 0 (0%) did not attend their scheduled pre-test, and 7 (3.9%) did not schedule a pre-test. In June 2024, 160 witnesses (86.9% of that month’s total) completed and passed their pre-test, 5 (2.7%) completed but failed their pre-test, 6 (3.3%) did not attend their scheduled pre-test, and 13 (7.1%) did not schedule a pre-test. In July, August and September 2024, 116 witnesses (87.9% of that month’s total) completed and passed their pre-test, 6 (4.5%) completed but failed their pre-test, 3 (2.3%) did not attend their scheduled pre-test, and 7 (5.3%) did not schedule a pre-test.

Figure 2—Source of headset with microphone used by witnesses appearing by videoconference (by percentage of witnesses

In February 2024, 100% of witnesses used a House of Commons-approved headset, 0% of witnesses used a headset from another source, and 0% had no headset (using instead a device-integrated microphone). In March and April 2024, 100% of witnesses used a House of Commons-approved headset, 0% of witnesses used a headset from another source, and 0% had no headset (using instead a device-integrated microphone). In May 2024, 100% of witnesses used a House of Commons-approved headset, 0% of witnesses used a headset from another source, and 0% had no headset (using instead a device-integrated microphone). In June 2024, 99% of witnesses used a House of Commons-approved headset, 1% of witnesses used a headset from another source, and 0% had no headset (using instead a device-integrated microphone). In July, August and September, 100% of witnesses used a House of Commons-approved headset, 0% of witnesses used a headset from another source, and 0% had no headset (using instead a device-integrated microphone).

Figure 3—Causes of reported interpretation issues during meetings

In February 2024, for interpretation issues reported during meetings, 22 were related to remote participant configuration, 1 was undefined with interpretation impact, 8 were related to a user error, 0 was undefined with no interpretation impact, 5 were related to a technical problem with the room, 0 was related to a participant issue in the room, 0 was related to other and 2 were related to feedback noise. In March and April 2024, for interpretation issues reported during meetings, 14 were related to remote participant configuration, 0 was undefined with interpretation impact, 7 were related to a user error, 0 was undefined with no interpretation impact, 3 were related to a technical problem with the room, 1 was related to a participant issue in the room, 1 was related to other and 3 were related to feedback noise. In May 2024, for interpretation issues reported during meetings, 20 were related to remote participant configuration, 2 were undefined with interpretation impact, 11 were related to a user error, 0 was undefined with no interpretation impact, 16 were related to a technical problem with the room, 3 were related to a participant issue in the room, 1 was related to other and 0 was related to feedback noise. In June 2024, for interpretation issues reported during meetings, 14 were related to remote participant configuration, 0 was undefined with interpretation impact, 9 were related to a user error, 0 was undefined with no interpretation impact, 11 were related to a technical problem with the room, 1 was related to a participant issue in the room, 0 was related to other and 0 was related to feedback noise. In July, August and September 2024, for interpretation issues reported during meetings, 13 were related to remote participant configuration, 3 were undefined with interpretation impact, 10 were related to a user error, 0 was undefined with no interpretation impact, 8 were related to a technical problem with the room, 1 was related to a participant issue in the room, 1 was related to other and 0 was related to feedback noise.

Figure 4—Network connection of committee meeting participants (by percentage of participants)

In February 2024, for committee meeting participants participating by videoconference, 40% had a Wi-Fi connection, 58% had a wired connection, and 2% had a cellular connection. In March and April 2024, for committee meeting participants participating by videoconference, 36% had a Wi-Fi connection, 62% had a wired connection, and 2% had a cellular connection. In May 2024, for committee meeting participants participating by videoconference, 40% had a Wi-Fi connection, 58% had a wired connection, and 2% had a cellular connection. In June 2024, for committee meeting participants participating by videoconference, 38% had a Wi-Fi connection, 60% had a wired connection, and 2% had a cellular connection. In July, August and September 2024, for committee meeting participants participating by videoconference, 40% had a Wi-Fi connection, 57% had a wired connection, and 3% had a cellular connection.

In general, wired connectivity provides a better audio chain.

Figure 5—Witnesses appearing in person vs by videoconference (by percentage of witnesses)

In February 2024, for witnesses at committee meetings, 65% appeared in person and 35% by videoconference. In March and April 2024, for witnesses at committee meetings, 75% appeared in person and 25% by videoconference. In May 2024, for witnesses at committee meetings, 70% appeared in person and 30% by videoconference. In June 2024, for witnesses at committee meetings, 62% appeared in person and 38% by videoconference. In July, August and September 2024, for witnesses at committee meetings, 57% appeared in person and 43% by videoconference.

Figure 6—Minutes spoken by in person and videoconference participants (percentage)

In April 2023, 84% of the minutes spoken by participants were in person and 16% by videoconference. In May 2023, 82% of the minutes spoken by participants were in person and 18% by videoconference. In June 2023, 81% of the minutes spoken by participants were in person and 19% by videoconference. In September 2023, 89% of the minutes spoken by participants were in person and 11% by videoconference. In October 2023, 83% of the minutes spoken by participants were in person and 17% by videoconference. In November 2023, 78% of the minutes spoken by participants were in person and 22% by videoconference. In December 2023, 78% of the minutes spoken by participants were in person and 22% by videoconference. In February 2024, 82% of the minutes spoken by participants were in person and 18% by videoconference. In March and April 2024, 82% of the minutes spoken by participants were in person and 18% by videoconference. In May 2024, 86% of the minutes spoken by participants were in person and 14% by videoconference. In June 2024, 81% of the minutes spoken by participants were in person and 19% by videoconference. In July, August and September 2024, 81% of the minutes spoken by participants were in person and 19% by videoconference.

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