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Written question asked by Lord Hayward (Conservative) on Tuesday, 16 September 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 September 2025. It was answered by Lord Gardiner of Kimble (Non-affiliated) on Friday, 26 September 2025 on behalf of the Senior Deputy Speaker (HL).


House of Lords: Vacancies

Question

To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker whether it is the policy of the House of Lords Administration to withdraw an employment role that has been vacant for one year.

Answer

Heads of Office in the House of Lords Administration review their staffing and vacancies on a quarterly basis, working with Finance and HR teams to remove any vacant posts that are no longer needed. Vacant posts can be removed as soon as they are no longer needed, and the overall vacancy rate is reguarly monitered by the Lords Management Board anf Finance Committee.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL10574
Session
2024-26
Subjects
House of Lords Vacancies
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk