11 Feb 2022

Covid-19: Omicron could force Parliament's debating chamber down to two MPs

From Morning Report, 8:40 am on 11 February 2022

We could soon see as few as two MPs in Parliament's debating chamber as the Omicron outbreak grows.

Parliament is already running at half-capacity - with only 60 out of its 120 members allowed into the chamber at any time.

As MPs scale back travel and in-person meetings the Business Select Committee - which organises the running of Parliament - has been preparing for a scenario where all MPs have to self-isolate.

Political reporter Anneke Smith has the story.