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1661788

registered interest
date	19/09/2023
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	House of Commons Chamber: Asbestos
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, what information the Commission holds on how much asbestos is located in pipes leading into the House of Commons Chamber.
tabling member constituency	Southport
tabling member printed	Damien Moore
uin	200362
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer // answer text <p>The House of Commons Commission has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.</p> answering member constituency Broxbourne answering member printed Sir Charles Walker question first answered // answering member 1493 label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker
tabling member	4669 label Biography information for Damien Moore

1666663

registered interest
date	23/10/2023
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	High Speed 2 Line: Parliamentary Scrutiny
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, if the Commission will make an estimate of the cost to the public purse of the cost of parliamentary scrutiny of sections of HS2 that have since been cancelled.
tabling member constituency	Easington
tabling member printed	Grahame Morris
uin	203812
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer // answer text <p>The House of Commons Commission has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.</p> answering member constituency Broxbourne answering member printed Sir Charles Walker question first answered // answering member 1493 label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker
tabling member	3973 label Biography information for Grahame Morris

1299756

registered interest
date	04/03/2021
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	House of Commons: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, if the Commission will publish a plan for lifting covid-19 restrictions on working practices in the House.
tabling member constituency	Chipping Barnet
tabling member printed	Theresa Villiers
uin	163167
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2021 answer text <p>Following a full discussion at its meeting on Monday 8th March, the House of Commons Commission published on its website a roadmap on the plans for easing restrictions. The roadmap is available at the link below:</p><p><a href="https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/348/house-of-commons-commission/news/150524/commons-roadmap-out-of-lockdown/" target="_blank">https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/348/house-of-commons-commission/news/150524/commons-roadmap-out-of-lockdown/</a></p> answering member constituency Broxbourne answering member printed Sir Charles Walker question first answered 09/03/2021 14:25:13 answering member 1493 label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker
tabling member	1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers

1299758

registered interest
date	04/03/2021
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	Parliament: Visits
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, if the Commission will publish a plan for lifting covid-19 restrictions on admitting visitors to Parliament.
tabling member constituency	Chipping Barnet
tabling member printed	Theresa Villiers
uin	163168
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2021 answer text <p>Following a full discussion at its meeting on Monday 8th March, the House of Commons Commission published on its website a roadmap on the plans for easing restrictions: The roadmap is available at the link below:</p><p><a href="https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/348/house-of-commons-commission/news/150524/commons-roadmap-out-of-lockdown/" target="_blank">https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/348/house-of-commons-commission/news/150524/commons-roadmap-out-of-lockdown/</a></p><p>At this present time the priority of the Commission continues to be the safety of all Members and staff and the continuation of Parliamentary business. Any decisions relating to non-passholder access is a matter for the Commissions of both Houses and will be reviewed at a later point based on the current public health advice at that time.</p> answering member constituency Broxbourne answering member printed Sir Charles Walker question first answered 09/03/2021 14:27:41 answering member 1493 label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker
tabling member	1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers

1299760

registered interest
date	04/03/2021
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	House of Commons: Coronavirus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, if the Commission will set a date to permit the return of hon. Members' staff to the House as covid-19 restrictions are eased.
tabling member constituency	Chipping Barnet
tabling member printed	Theresa Villiers
uin	163169
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2021 answer text <p>In line with Government advice and regulations, it is expected that the majority of people should continue working from home.</p><p>Following a full discussion at its meeting on Monday 8th March, the House of Commons Commission published on its website a roadmap on the plans for easing restrictions: The roadmap is available at the link below:</p><p><a href="https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/348/house-of-commons-commission/news/150524/commons-roadmap-out-of-lockdown/" target="_blank">https://committees.parliament.uk/committee/348/house-of-commons-commission/news/150524/commons-roadmap-out-of-lockdown/</a></p><p>It was agreed by the Commission that, where a Member is satisfied that a relevant exemption exists in addition to a wellbeing need, a limited number of Members’ staff may return from 9th March. This position will be reviewed at a later point based on the current public health advice at that time.</p> answering member constituency Broxbourne answering member printed Sir Charles Walker question first answered 09/03/2021 14:54:04 answering member 1493 label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker
tabling member	1500 label Biography information for Theresa Villiers

1299651

registered interest
date	04/03/2021
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	Palace of Westminster: Repairs and Maintenance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, what methods the House of Commons Commission has in place to scrutinise the costs of the Restoration and Renewal Programme and ensure the Sponsor Body and Delivery Authority delivers value for money.
tabling member constituency	Bishop Auckland
tabling member printed	Dehenna Davison
uin	163304
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2021 answer text <p>The Commissions of both Houses are responsible under the Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration &amp; Renewal) Act 2019 for setting the Phase 1 Expenditure Limit for the parliamentary building works, covering the period up to the approval of the Restoration &amp; Renewal (R&amp;R) Outline Business Case. The House of Commons Commission has to date, also received advice from the Commons Finance Committee in setting the Phase 1 Limit.</p><p>Since the creation of the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body, the Commission has also received quarterly progress reports on the R&amp;R Programme. At its meeting on 22 February, the Commission noted the assurance and scrutiny arrangements that the Sponsor Body has established for the Programme and the opportunities to strengthen those arrangements to provide further assurance to both Houses, including on reporting progress to secure further savings against the Phase 1 Expenditure Limit. Work will take place, following publication of the Sponsor Body’s Strategic Review report, to confirm Commission and House engagement, decision points and ongoing scrutiny up to Outline Business Case approval.</p> answering member constituency Broxbourne answering member printed Sir Charles Walker question first answered 12/03/2021 17:56:38 answering member 1493 label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker
tabling member	4737 label Biography information for Dehenna Davison

1299653

registered interest
date	04/03/2021
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	Palace of Westminster: Repairs and Maintenance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the Commission has made an assessment of the potential merits of using the restoration of the Speaker’s House as a pilot scheme for the Restoration and Renewal programme to allow parliamentarians to properly understand and anticipate the costs of the project and assess the likelihood of hidden costs.
tabling member constituency	Bishop Auckland
tabling member printed	Dehenna Davison
uin	163306
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2021 answer text <p>The Commission has made no assessment of the potential merits of using a restoration of the Speaker’s House as a pilot scheme for the Restoration &amp; Renewal programme.</p><p>A number of capital projects and programmes for necessary works to enable the continuing operation of the Palace of Westminster are currently ongoing, including the Cast Irons Roofs programme and the Mechanical, Electrical, Public Health and Fabric Safety programme. The Elizabeth Tower project, which began before the enactment of the legislation, is nearing its conclusion. The Commission plans for capital investment in the Palace to continue in the years running up to the start of the restoration and renewal works.</p><p>In line with best practice, the House Service will work with the Parliamentary Works Sponsor Body to ensure that any lessons learned from current and future works to the Palace are used to inform planning and preparation for the Restoration and Renewal programme.</p> answering member constituency Broxbourne answering member printed Sir Charles Walker question first answered 12/03/2021 17:59:30 answering member 1493 label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker
tabling member	4737 label Biography information for Dehenna Davison

1299655

registered interest
date	04/03/2021
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	Palace of Westminster: Repairs and Maintenance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the Commission has considered ways in which hybrid or virtual proceedings in Parliament can (a) reduce the cost of the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster and (b) minimise the need for decant during the restoration and renewal programme.
tabling member constituency	Bishop Auckland
tabling member printed	Dehenna Davison
uin	163308
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2021 answer text <p>The Commission has not made a formal assessment of the potential ways in which hybrid or virtual proceedings in Parliament could reduce the cost of the restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster or the need for decant whilst the works are underway. Whilst the Commission is keen to ensure that the plans for restoration and renewal, and for decant, represent good value-for-money, it would ultimately be for the House to determine whether to adopt different ways of working during the works to the Palace.</p><p>The Procedure Committee is currently considering changes to the procedure and practice of the House since the start of the pandemic, and lessons for any continuing or future use of hybrid and/or virtual proceedings may emerge from that work.</p> answering member constituency Broxbourne answering member printed Sir Charles Walker question first answered 12/03/2021 11:23:07 answering member 1493 label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker
tabling member	4737 label Biography information for Dehenna Davison

1328266

registered interest
date	26/05/2021
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	Members: Disciplinary Proceedings
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, what assessment the Commission has made of the adequacy of the independence of disciplinary proceedings against hon. Members.
tabling member constituency	Luton North
tabling member printed	Sarah Owen
uin	7952
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2021 answer text <p>Bullying and harassment have no place in Parliament. The Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme was established in July 2018 and covers all members of the parliamentary community, including MPs. There have been two independent reviews of the ICGS since its establishment – the <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/globalassets/documents/conduct-in-parliament/icgs-six-month-review---final-report.pdf/icgs-six-month-review---final-report.pdf" target="_blank">6-month review</a> and the <a href="https://www.parliament.uk/contentassets/e3ed0297d92a400bb249c887a30aa59b/icgs-18-month-review_final.pdf" target="_blank">18-month review</a>. Alison Stanley carried out both reviews, the more recent one concluding in February 2021. Alison Stanley noted in her report in February that there has been much progress on the implementation of the scheme since the 6-month review, but there are still improvements to be made, particularly around the time taken for investigations to conclude. Her review contained 36 recommendations which, when implemented together, will make a significant difference to those who use the scheme.</p><p>The ICGS team has already made progress towards implementing these recommendations in important areas such as speeding up investigations, streamlining the ICGS process, smarter policies and processes, improved accessibility and stronger communications.</p><p>All ICGS cases against MPs are investigated by members of a pool of independent investigators contracted to work with the House Service, overseen by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards, who is herself independent and impartial. The Commissioner reviews the investigator’s final report, the accompanying evidence and the investigator’s recommendation. If the Commissioner finds that rules have been breached, she can require an apology to the House or, if she feels the sanctions available to her are not sufficient, can refer to the Independent Expert Panel.</p><p><a href="https://www.parliament.uk/mps-lords-and-offices/standards-and-financial-interests/independent-expert-panel/" target="_blank">The Independent Expert Panel</a> was established in June 2020; its members were appointed on 25 November following fair and open competition. The Panel is entirely independent, with no MPs taking part in its decisions or able to influence them. It hears appeals and decides sanctions in ICGS cases where complaints of bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct have been brought against MPs. Sanctions could include the suspension or expulsion of an MP, which would then require a vote in the House. To date, it has published four reports on the conduct of MPs.</p> answering member constituency Broxbourne answering member printed Sir Charles Walker question first answered 07/06/2021 18:12:38 answering member 1493 label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker
tabling member	4777 label Biography information for Sarah Owen

1328269

registered interest
date	26/05/2021
answering body	House of Commons Commission
answering dept id	18
answering dept short name	House of Commons Commission
answering dept sort name	House of Commons Commission
hansard heading	Members: Disciplinary Proceedings
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the hon. Member for Broxbourne, representing the House of Commons Commission, for what reason rules on disciplinary action against hon. Members differ between those applied to decisions made by the Independent Experts Panel and those applied to decisions made by the Standards Committee.
tabling member constituency	Luton North
tabling member printed	Sarah Owen
uin	7953
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/06/2021 answer text <p>The process for a petition under the Recall of MPs Act 2015 is not triggered by a suspension imposed on the recommendation of the Independent Expert Panel. For a recall to be initiated, the sanction must be imposed on the recommendation of the Committee on Standards, or another Committee of the House of Commons concerned with standards of conduct. The Independent Expert Panel is not a Committee of the House of Commons.</p><p>Prior to the establishment of the Panel in June 2020, the House of Commons Commission listened to concerns expressed during a consultation process that a recall mechanism would be detrimental in cases brought under the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme because of the potential implications for the confidentiality of the process and possibility of retrial by media and the public which could affect the willingness of complainants to come forward.</p> answering member constituency Broxbourne answering member printed Sir Charles Walker question first answered 07/06/2021 18:18:59 answering member 1493 label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker
tabling member	4777 label Biography information for Sarah Owen