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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Lord Tyler (Liberal Democrat), on Wednesday, 5 February 1997, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 52 members in total.

DOORKEEPERS OF THE HOUSE OF COMMONS

That this House deplores the expenditure by the Serjeant at Arms' Department on a so-called Customer Care training programme for the Doorkeepers, who certainly do not require such a course since their care for honourable Members, staff and visitors is exemplary; and calls on the Serjeant at Arms to cancel this expenditure.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 2 amendments.

485A1
at end add `and suggests that the Doorkeepers could themselves run a training programme in manners and discipline for the benefit of some transport employees whose standards in these respects often leave much to be desired.'.
485A2
leave out from `House' to end of line 4 and insert `congratulates the Serjeant at Arms for introducing effective in-service training for House of Commons staff; further commends the Serjeant at Arms for getting involved in the Investors in People initiative ; and urges the extension of both initiatives throughout the House.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
485 
485A1 
485A2 
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Training
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk