Show Search Form

Search Results

registered interest	true false
date	exactly: or between: and
answering body
answering dept id
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name
hansard heading
house id
legislature	pref label
question text
tabling member constituency
tabling member printed
uin
answer	is ministerial correction true false date of answer exactly: or between: and answer text answering member constituency answering member printed grouped question UIN question first answered answering member label previous answer version answering member constituency answering member printed answering member label
tabling member	label

Search

1580070

registered interest
date	24/01/2023
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	Parliament: Security
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, on how many days Members of Parliament who have not taken their seats in Parliament used their parliamentary passes to access the Estate in the last twelve months.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	131131
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/01/2023 answer text <p>This data is only kept for seven days. Seven MPs have not taken their seats. The data held at the time of the search showed that two had accessed the estate during the 7-day period covered, each on one occasion.</p> answering member constituency Broxbourne answering member printed Sir Charles Walker question first answered 30/01/2023 18:35:22 answering member 1493 label Biography information for Sir Charles Walker
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1255116

registered interest
date	24/11/2020
answering body	The Senior Deputy Speaker
answering dept id	204
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name	Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL)
hansard heading	Parliament: Security
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what are the current rules on (1) eligibility, and (2) sponsorship of Parliamentary passes for lobbyists.
tabling member printed	Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top
uin	HL10656
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2020 answer text <p>Nobody is entitled to a parliamentary pass by virtue of being a lobbyist. Any passholder who has an external lobbying role separate to their parliamentary role is not permitted to use their pass for lobbying purposes. The rules governing the sponsorship of passes by members of the House of Lords, which were recently amended, say: &quot;Such passholders must use their Parliamentary pass only to provide Parliamentary support to the sponsor and other members of the House, and not in furtherance of any other interests of their own or of other organisations for which they work. Members may not sponsor a pass for anybody whose primary role is to support an All-Party Parliamentary Group.&quot;</p><p>The Code of Conduct for House of Lords Members’ Staff requires them to register their outside interests, including &quot;any … financial interest in businesses or organisations involved in parliamentary lobbying&quot;.</p><p>Anybody who has evidence that an individual is breaching any of these rules may complain to the independent Commissioner for Standards at <a target="_blank">lordsstandards@parliament.uk</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord McFall of Alcluith question first answered 02/12/2020 17:34:16 answering member 4148 label Biography information for Lord McFall of Alcluith
tabling member	4150 label Biography information for Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top

1255120

registered interest
date	24/11/2020
answering body	Leader of the House of Lords
answering dept id	92
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name	Leader of the House of Lords
hansard heading	Parliament: Security
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask the Leader of the House whether any current Lords Ministers sponsor Parliamentary passes for individuals other than (1) family members, (2) civil servants, (3) carers, and (4) special advisors; and if so, what the reasons are for the sponsorship of those Parliamentary passes.
tabling member printed	Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top
uin	HL10660
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/12/2020 answer text <p>One Lords Minister sponsors a pass for a member of staff who does not fall into any of the four categories listed in the question and who provides non-government administrative support.</p><p> </p><p>In line with the Code of Conduct and the Code of Conduct for House of Lords Members' Staff, there is an entry in the Register of Interests - Members of the House of Lords staff. The register can be found at:</p><p><a href="https://members.parliament.uk/members/lords/interests/register-of-interests-of-lords-members-staff" target="_blank">https://members.parliament.uk/members/lords/interests/register-of-interests-of-lords-members-staff</a></p> answering member printed Baroness Evans of Bowes Park question first answered 07/12/2020 16:33:40 answering member 4329 label Biography information for Baroness Evans of Bowes Park
tabling member	4150 label Biography information for Baroness Armstrong of Hill Top

902245

registered interest
date	11/05/2018
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: Security
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, what medical counter measures are in place to protect police officers responding to potential biological incidents on the Parliamentary estate; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Christchurch
tabling member printed	Sir Christopher Chope
uin	143113
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2018 answer text <p>Whilst the Commission does not comment in public on security matters, I can confirm that medical counter measures are in place to protect police officers responding to potential biological incidents on the Parliamentary estate. A member of the Security Operations team would be happy to discuss these arrangements in more detail with the hon. Member.</p> answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington answering member printed Tom Brake question first answered 17/05/2018 10:04:35 answering member 151 label Biography information for Tom Brake
tabling member	242 label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope

634160

registered interest
date	11/11/2016
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: Security
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Rt. hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington representing the House of Commons Commission, how many interns' passes are currently issued in Parliament.
tabling member constituency	Bassetlaw
tabling member printed	John Mann
uin	52530
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2016 answer text <p>The Pass Office database currently shows:</p><ul><li>198 current valid passes issued to interns sponsored by Members of Parliament.</li><li>16 current valid passes issued to interns sponsored by Members of the House of Lords</li><li>4 current valid passes issued to interns sponsored by the House of Commons Administration</li><li>1 current valid pass issued to an intern sponsored by the Parliamentary Research Service.</li><li>4 current valid passes issued to interns sponsored by the Parliamentary Research Unit.</li></ul><p><br>Interns in the House of Commons Administration undertake paid placements that offer the person some experience in the workplace. These often take place while the person is studying. The House of Commons Administration is not responsible for the terms and conditions of internships organised by individual Members of Parliament.</p><p>The House of Lords Administration does not employ interns, and has no plans to do so, nor is it responsible for the terms and conditions of internships organised by individual Members of the House.</p> answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington answering member printed Tom Brake question first answered 21/11/2016 17:30:49 answering member 151 label Biography information for Tom Brake previous answer version 20812 answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington answering member printed Tom Brake answering member 151 label Biography information for Tom Brake
tabling member	1387 label Biography information for Lord Mann

438499

registered interest
date	15/12/2015
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Parliament: Security
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what national co-ordinating arrangements are in place to provide reassurance or security assistance to MPs or members of the House of Lords who receive direct or implicit threats as a result of their parliamentary duties.
tabling member printed	Lord Evans of Weardale
uin	HL4595
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/01/2016 answer text <p>As the Rt Hon Chris Grayling MP, Leader of the House of Commons, stated during Business of the House of Commons on Thursday 17th December (Hansard Column No 1703), it has been agreed that a standardised approach to security packages will be made available to Members of Parliament and will address the personal security outside Westminster including at constituency offices and their homes and will include consideration of staff safety. The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) will shortly be announcing details of how to access the security packages.</p> answering member printed Lord Bates question first answered 08/01/2016 11:04:58 answering member 1091 label Biography information for Lord Bates
tabling member	4348 label Biography information for Lord Evans of Weardale

428828

registered interest
date	17/11/2015
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: Security
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington representing the House of Commons Commission, if he will provide an update on whether there are plans for a review of security protocols for the Parliamentary Estate and what communication the Serjeant at Arms office has had with relevant government departments on increasing the security of the House and the safety of staff.
tabling member constituency	Dumfries and Galloway
tabling member printed	Richard Arkless
uin	16656
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2015 answer text <p>It is a long-standing practice that we do not comment in public on the security of Parliament. However, I can assure the hon. Member that arrangements are kept under continual review and those working on the Estate are advised of any changes. If he has particular concerns the Parliamentary Security Director and the Serjeant at Arms would be happy to meet with him.</p> answering member constituency Carshalton and Wallington answering member printed Tom Brake question first answered 20/11/2015 10:37:47 answering member 151 label Biography information for Tom Brake
tabling member	4387 label Biography information for Richard Arkless

78747

registered interest
date	17/07/2014
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: Security
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross representing the House of Commons Commission, if she will publish the business case for the Security Arrangements Renewal Programme Board's recommendation that when the security contract with the Metropolitan Police Service for search and screening functions at the three main entrances of the Houses of Parliament ends on 31 March 2015, those functions should be provided by a specialised commercial provider.
tabling member constituency	North Tyneside
tabling member printed	Mrs Mary Glindon
uin	206464
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2014 answer text <p>The final decision about which organisation will provide security officer services from April 2015 has not yet been taken. Consequently, no procurement process for the provision of the search and screening function at the three main public entrances has begun and no date has been set. The parliamentary authorities continue to work in partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) to agree and implement a mutually acceptable outcome. In October, the Parliamentary Security Director, as Chair of the Security Arrangements Renewal Programme (SARP) Board, will provide an update to committees of both Houses on progress made in negotiations with the MPS over the summer recess.</p><p>The SARP business case will not be disclosed at this stage for commercial and security reasons. This is usual practice for such documents. A high-level statement of Parliament’s requirements for security post-2015 was communicated to MPS in February, since when it has been refined in discussion with MPS. A much more detailed specification was sent to MPS in June. The parliamentary authorities are now negotiating with the MPS about the scope of services the MPS will provide.</p><p>The expected overall cost of the current contract with the MPS, which is due to expire in March 2015, is £155,380,200. A breakdown of costs associated with the individual parts of the service, including the search and screening function, cannot be provided, on grounds of commercial sensitivity. No financial penalties have been incurred under the current contract, which does not contain a break clause. The contract includes an option to extend for a maximum period of two years if agreed by both parties.</p> answering member constituency Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross answering member printed John Thurso grouped question UIN 206463 206465 206466 question first answered 22/07/2014 10:41:58 answering member 1399 label Biography information for Viscount Thurso
tabling member	4126 label Biography information for Mary Glindon

78749

registered interest
date	17/07/2014
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: Security
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross representing the House of Commons Commission, what the timetable is for the Security Arrangements Renewal Programme Board to draw up the specifications for the new contract to provide for search and screening functions at the three main entrances of the Houses of Parliament.
tabling member constituency	North Tyneside
tabling member printed	Mrs Mary Glindon
uin	206465
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2014 answer text <p>The final decision about which organisation will provide security officer services from April 2015 has not yet been taken. Consequently, no procurement process for the provision of the search and screening function at the three main public entrances has begun and no date has been set. The parliamentary authorities continue to work in partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) to agree and implement a mutually acceptable outcome. In October, the Parliamentary Security Director, as Chair of the Security Arrangements Renewal Programme (SARP) Board, will provide an update to committees of both Houses on progress made in negotiations with the MPS over the summer recess.</p><p>The SARP business case will not be disclosed at this stage for commercial and security reasons. This is usual practice for such documents. A high-level statement of Parliament’s requirements for security post-2015 was communicated to MPS in February, since when it has been refined in discussion with MPS. A much more detailed specification was sent to MPS in June. The parliamentary authorities are now negotiating with the MPS about the scope of services the MPS will provide.</p><p>The expected overall cost of the current contract with the MPS, which is due to expire in March 2015, is £155,380,200. A breakdown of costs associated with the individual parts of the service, including the search and screening function, cannot be provided, on grounds of commercial sensitivity. No financial penalties have been incurred under the current contract, which does not contain a break clause. The contract includes an option to extend for a maximum period of two years if agreed by both parties.</p> answering member constituency Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross answering member printed John Thurso grouped question UIN 206463 206464 206466 question first answered 22/07/2014 10:41:58 answering member 1399 label Biography information for Viscount Thurso
tabling member	4126 label Biography information for Mary Glindon

78750

registered interest
date	17/07/2014
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: Security
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross representing the House of Commons Commission, how much the contract with Metropolitan Police Service to provide search and screening functions at the Houses of Parliament is expected to cost by the the time it ends on 31 March 2015; whether any financial penalties have been incurred during the course of the contract; and whether the contract contains (a) a break clause and (b) an option to extend beyond March 2015.
tabling member constituency	North Tyneside
tabling member printed	Mrs Mary Glindon
uin	206466
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2014 answer text <p>The final decision about which organisation will provide security officer services from April 2015 has not yet been taken. Consequently, no procurement process for the provision of the search and screening function at the three main public entrances has begun and no date has been set. The parliamentary authorities continue to work in partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) to agree and implement a mutually acceptable outcome. In October, the Parliamentary Security Director, as Chair of the Security Arrangements Renewal Programme (SARP) Board, will provide an update to committees of both Houses on progress made in negotiations with the MPS over the summer recess.</p><p>The SARP business case will not be disclosed at this stage for commercial and security reasons. This is usual practice for such documents. A high-level statement of Parliament’s requirements for security post-2015 was communicated to MPS in February, since when it has been refined in discussion with MPS. A much more detailed specification was sent to MPS in June. The parliamentary authorities are now negotiating with the MPS about the scope of services the MPS will provide.</p><p>The expected overall cost of the current contract with the MPS, which is due to expire in March 2015, is £155,380,200. A breakdown of costs associated with the individual parts of the service, including the search and screening function, cannot be provided, on grounds of commercial sensitivity. No financial penalties have been incurred under the current contract, which does not contain a break clause. The contract includes an option to extend for a maximum period of two years if agreed by both parties.</p> answering member constituency Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross answering member printed John Thurso grouped question UIN 206463 206464 206465 question first answered 22/07/2014 10:41:58 answering member 1399 label Biography information for Viscount Thurso
tabling member	4126 label Biography information for Mary Glindon