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Written question asked by Kevin Hollinrake (Conservative) on Friday, 16 May 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 20 May 2025. It was answered by Nick Smith (Labour) on Thursday, 22 May 2025 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.

Table Office: Conservative Party

Question

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, if the Table Office will meet the staff of Conservative Members of Parliament to discuss their work.

Answer

While hon. Members alone have the right to table questions, the Table Office routinely deals with Members’ staff, acting with the authority of their Member, about the tabling and drafting of questions, as part of the Office’s responsibility to ensure that questions adhere to the rules of order and practices of the House.

Most issues concerning the drafting of questions are resolved quickly, but where it is not possible to do so with a member of staff, the Table Office will ask to deal directly with the Member concerned. This reflects the fact that responsibility for tabling questions resides with the hon. Member personally and ensures that the Table Office’s resources are used in an effective manner.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
52868
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Staff Table Office Conservative
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk