Parliament launches new online video service

The new features launched also include:

• Agenda and index - For sittings in both Chambers, an index will update in real time displaying the name of the Member speaking. Each entry is clickable and jumps to the exact point in the video. This will allow users to easily find and watch specific sections of the proceedings. The agendas will also be available ahead of meetings.
• Sharing and embedding - The site also offers users the ability to quickly mark the start and end of contributions and share these on social media. Embed code allows website owners to insert video clips directly onto websites.
• Audio download - An MP3 audio file of each sitting or meeting can be downloaded from the site.
• Search function - Users will be able to search Chamber footage by Member for meetings going forward.

www.parliamentlive.tv carries live and archive coverage of all UK Parliament proceedings taking place in public, including debates and committee meetings in both Houses. The material available in the archive has been extended and an on-demand archive goes back to 4 December 2007. This includes video coverage of some special events that have taken place in Parliament.

John Angeli, Director of Parliamentary Audio/Video, said:

"The new service is a step-change in the offering from the Parliamentary video service. By allowing clips to be shared on social media and embedded on external websites, we hope that Parliamentary proceedings will be seen by a much wider range of people. The ability to search by MP and the indexing system should also provide greater accessibility and flexibility to those working in politics, as well as people with an interest in tracking specific issues or Members. We are planning to release the API as open data, so this new system should open the door to a whole host of new applications."