§ Mr. Peter Bruinvelsasked the hon. Member for Berwick-upon-Tweed, as representing the House of Commons Commission, what is the average number of staff employed by the Commission who are on duty m the House when it is sitting (a) from 10.30 pm to midnight, (b) from midnight to 2 am and (c) for such periods after 2 am as figures are conveniently available.
§ Mr. BeithThe information requested, in relation to each House Department and Mr. Speaker's Office, is as follows
Mr. Speaker's Office: One, irrespective of time of rising of House.Clerk's Department: 17, irrespective of time of rising of House.Library Department: 14, irrespective of time of rising of House.Official Report: 10.30 pm-midnight, 30; midnight-2 am, 22; 2 am onwards, 24.Serjeant at Arms Department: 10.30 pm-midnight, 32; midnight-2 am, 24; 2 am onwards, 24.Refreshment Department: 10.30 pm-midnight, 28; midnight-2 am, 24; 2 am onwards, 19.Administration Department: Nil.