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Members’ Staff Tours of Derby Gate Library

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Not sure where to find it and want to know more about the services offered here? Why not come on a tour of the Derby Gate Library. Tours will be running at 10am and 2pm on the following dates:

  • Wed 26th March
  • Wed 30th April
  • Wed 21st May
  • Wed 25th June

Tours are expected to last approx. 20minutes. A maximum of 10 people per tour.:

The tour will start in Portcullis House by the Despatch Box Coffee Shop and we’ll escort you to Derby Gate Library from there.

To book, please call or email: x3666 / [email protected] with details of which date and time slot (10am or 2pm) you would like.

We may be able to offer alternative dates to suit you, so please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

London and Parliament: From the Medieval to the Modern

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Join the History of Parliament’s experts to explore London’s political and parliamentary history.

Time: 20:30 – 21:30
Date: 17 March 2025
Location: Jubilee Room, Westminster Hall

In collaboration with University College London (UCL), the History of Parliament trust invites you to explore London’s political and parliamentary history from the medieval period to the modern day.

The event will feature speakers from the History of Parliament, as well as a presentation from UCL students. This will feature an interactive map designed to connect students and young Londoners with London’s political and parliamentary heritage.

For further information and booking please click here: London and Parliament: From the Medieval to the Modern Tickets, Mon, Mar 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite

Dr. Bike

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Dr Bike is a regular recurring repair service that the Environment Team have provided free of charge to cyclists across the estate.

Time: 08:00 – 16:00
Date: 18 March 2025
Location: State Officers Court

Welcome to Parliament (Members’ Staff Induction)

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Welcome to Parliament.

The new joiner induction sessions are available to book via the ACT portal. If you have a new joiner in your office, please share with them.

This session will welcome you to being part of the Parliamentary community and cover essential information from key House services that will help you to settle in and get off to a good start in your new role.

If you have not yet obtained your parliamentary network access and would like to book, please contact [email protected]

Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Date: Monday 7 April 2025
Location: Online via MS Teams
Booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1341

Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Date: Tuesday 6 May 2025
Location: Online via MS Teams
Booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1341

Time: 10:00 – 12:00
Date: Thursday 12 June 2025
Location: Online via MS Teams
Booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1341

Caseworker Discussion Forum: Police complaints system (England & Wales)

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The topic for March’s forum meeting will be the Police complaints system (England & Wales).

We’ll be joined by William Downs from the Library’s Home Affairs Section for an overview of the police complaints and conduct system, including recent changes to the conduct system, common misunderstandings of police complaints and a Q&A.

Time: 14:30 – 15:30
Date: 12 March 2025
Location: Online
Booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1953

Members’ Staff Annual Conference 2025

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The Members and Members’ Staff Services Team (MMSST) invites you to attend the first ever Members’ Staff Annual Conference.

The event will take place on Wednesday 19 March 2025, and will be a hybrid event with spaces available to attend in-person (Portcullis House) and online via Teams.

The conference will spotlight the crucial role that Members’ staff play in supporting constituencies and parliamentary work.

The day will feature a series of workshops led by both internal and external guest speakers, all centred around the theme of housing.

To find out more and to sign up to the event please visit ParliNet: ParliNet | Members’ Staff Annual Conference 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Are you making the most of POST?

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The Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology (POST) produces a wide range of reliable and impartial scientific research for Parliament.

Recent articles include:

To see the full range of research topics, please visit https://post.parliament.uk/

Updated Changes to Members’ staff security vetting

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In May 2024, the House of Commons Commission endorsed a number of changes to vetting policies, including that all Members’ staff funded by IPSA must be security cleared and this will come into force on 1 April 2025.

Please see this news article for further information: https://parlinet.parliament.uk/information-resources/news-newsletters-notices/news/2025/february/changes-to-members-staff-security-vetting/

and also this w4mp guide to security clearance for Members’ staff

https://w4mp.org/jobs-listings-events/jobs/members-staff-security-verification-questionnaire/