This year has been a rollercoaster in more than one way and will probably be defined as the coronavirus year—a challenge of biblical proportions that will sit alongside reflections of "Where were you on 9/11?"—"Where were you during coronavirus 2020?" In my view, the challenge of coronavirus, and especially the first lockdown at level 4, also substantiated the absolute privilege of being an MP. Could there be a better form of representation than directly helping people in immediate need with travel exemptions, for example, to attend funerals? The magic here was around three things: (1) a trusted representative, (2) timeliness of actions, and (3) local knowledge. My own personal observation is that in times of urgency such as a pandemic, MPs should be used more and be authorised to manage more tools, such as the ability to offer travel exemptions. 