How Restrictive And Intrusive Is The Televising Of Parliament?

Many members of parliament, although not a significant enough majority to stop the move, were against the introduction of video cameras to the House of Commons chamber.  

Firstly, members feared that cameras, lighting and sound equipment which would have to be installed within the chamber would be intrusive. The fears were generally dispelled soon after 1990 after the introduction of remote control cameras under the public gallery and subsequent installation of further high tech equipment. According to several studies, dull and unimaginative camera shots resulting from restrictive rules of coverage, such as no panning shots, no filming of the press or public galleries, and no minimal shots of Commons clerks and other officers of the House, are still a major complaint. Indeed, a visit to the House of Commons public gallery indicates how restrictive TV coverage is, with television unable to show negotiations with MPs and the speaker, discussions between members and the handing of notes around the respective benches.