House of Commons Commission<p>The post of Serjeant at Arms was last advertised in 2012. The successful applicant was Lawrence Ward. Candidates applied in confidence: it is not the Commission's practice to disclose the names of the unsuccessful applicants as this would breach their expectation of confidentiality.</p>Caithness, Sutherland and Easter RossJohn Thurso2014-10-31false2014-10-31T10:39:13.5266888Z18House of Commons CommissionHouse of Commons Commission2014-10-27Serjeant at Arms1House of CommonsTo ask the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross representing the House of Commons Commission, who the candidates were for the post of Serjeant at Arms on the last occasion on which it was advertised.falseLichfieldMichael Fabricant211941House of Commons Commission<p>The Commission acknowledges the challenges involved in changing the unique and complex system that serves over 2,200 screens across Parliament and 20 government departments, and commends the House Service for the smooth changeover. Engineering, project management, maintenance and commercial staff were involved, together with the suppliers and sub-contractors, and Parliament’s long-serving on-site Annunciator technicians. I have nothing to offer as reward beyond my heartfelt thanks.</p><p>The teams involved are delighted that this project has been singled out for acknowledgement by the hon. Member for Lichfield, and are grateful for his support in the early days of defining the system requirements, during his time on the Administration Committee.</p>Caithness, Sutherland and Easter RossJohn Thurso2014-10-31false2014-10-31T11:00:33.4550206Z18House of Commons CommissionHouse of Commons Commission2014-10-27Television1House of CommonsTo ask the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross representing the House of Commons Commission, if he will take steps to reward the teams who have installed and successfully delivered digital television feeds including BBC local news and European Parliament, Committee Room, Welsh Assembly, and Scottish Parliament proceedings to offices on the Estate.falseLichfieldMichael Fabricant21194210012