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Commission Staff

Volume 75: debated on Thursday 21 March 1985

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asked the hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed, as representing the House of Commons Commission, what is the average number of staff employed by the Commission who are on duty m the House when it is sitting (a) from 10.30 pm to midnight, (b) from midnight to 2 am and (c) for such periods after 2 am as figures are conveniently available.

The information requested, in relation to each House Department and Mr. Speaker's Office, is as follows:

Mr. Speaker's Office: One, irrespective of time of rising of House.
Clerk's Department: 17, irrespective of time of rising of House.
Library Department: 14, irrespective of time of rising of House.
Official Report: 10.30 pm-midnight, 30; midnight-2 am, 22; 2 am onwards, 24.
Serjeant at Arms Department: 10.30 pm-midnight, 32; midnight-2 am, 24; 2 am onwards, 24.
Refreshment Department: 10.30 pm-midnight, 28; midnight-2 am, 24; 2 am onwards, 19.
Administration Department: Nil.