House of Commons: Recruitment

House of Commons Commission written question – answered at on 23 November 2018.

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Photo of John Spellar John Spellar Labour, Warley

To ask the right hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington, representing the House of Commons Commission, how much has been spent on (a) headhunters and (b) recruitment agencies in the last 12 months.

Photo of Tom Brake Tom Brake Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (International Trade), Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Exiting the European Union)

Over the last twelve months, headhunters have been engaged to recruit to 11 senior roles in the House of Commons Service, including five external posts on the Restoration and Renewal Shadow Sponsor Board, at a total cost of £176,975.

In addition, the House of Commons has paid £303,860 to recruitment agencies during the same period.

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