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Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Thursday, 5 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 March 2026. It was answered by Nick Smith (Labour) on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 on behalf of the House of Commons Commission.


Table Office: Staff

Question

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the Commission plans to increase staffing levels in the Table Office in response to increases in the number of parliamentary questions.

Answer

There are no current plans to increase staffing levels in the Table Office. However, the Chamber and Participation Team keeps under review appropriate staffing levels for the procedural offices, taking account of Member demand and the fact that the House Administration is undertaking a Savings and Improvement Programme.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
118260
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Staff Parliamentary questions Table Office
Link
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