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<p>A breakdown of pass data is available, however the categories used do not match
up exactly with the categories specified. This is because the House regards every
member of the Administration as supporting parliamentary activities, whether directly
or indirectly.</p><p>The number of passes on issue changes constantly, so the following
represents a snapshot of data recorded on 17 April 2024:</p><p>(a) MPs, Peers and
their staff</p><ul><li>MPs: 648</li><li>Peers: 842</li><li>MPs’ staff: 1,987</li><li>Peers’
staff: 345</li></ul><p> </p><p><br>(b) (c) and (d) Staff in both Houses</p><ul><li>House
of Commons, House of Lords, and Parliamentary Digital Service: 4,132</li></ul><p><br>(e)
police officers</p><ul><li>Metropolitan Police staff including police officers: 608</li></ul><p>
</p><p><br>(f) contractors</p><ul><li>Contractors: 4,236</li></ul><p> </p><p><br>(g)
any other category</p><ul><li>Former MPs: 329</li><li>Retired Peers: 58</li><li>Political
parties and whips: 200</li><li>Partners of MPs/Peers and residents: 765</li><li>Civil
servants: 1,793</li><li>Media: 492</li><li>Restoration and Renewal Delivery Authority:
184</li><li>Other: 165</li></ul>
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