First weeks at Westminster: induction arrangements for 2015 MPs

• Report: First weeks at Westminster: induction arrangements for new MPs in 2015
• Inquiry: First weeks at Westminster
• Administration Committee

The Committee, which advises the House of Commons Commission, the body responsible for running the Commons’ services, considered what new MPs would need on first arrival at Westminster to enable them to undertake their parliamentary duties. The Committee considered:

• the allocation of office accommodation for Members and their staff
• advice and training on employment of staff
• IT provision
• financial support from IPSA
• training in parliamentary procedures and activities; and
• orientation on the parliamentary estate.

The Committee also reviewed implementation of the recommendations made in its 2005 report Post-election services and the experience of up to 230 new Members after the 2010 election.

Further Information

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