Written question asked by Lord Spellar (Labour) on Wednesday, 7 January 2015, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 9 January 2015. It was answered by Viscount Thurso (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 14 January 2015 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.

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Question: To ask the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross representing the House of Commons Commission, what (a) security and (b) immigration checks are made on casual staff working in Parliament.

Answer

The House Service ceased to engage casual workers last year. It does, however, engage staff supplied by agencies from time to time to meet unexpected demands and peaks of work.

Agency workers, in common with directly employed staff, are security cleared to Counter Terrorist Check (CTC) level and immigration/right to work checks are undertaken. The latter is done by requiring documentary evidence and in line with HMG’s Baseline Personal Security Standard.

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Type: Written question
Reference: 220048
Session: 2014-15
Subjects: Staff Temporary employment Vetting Security
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk

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