APPOINTMENT OF NEW SERJEANT AT ARMS

Early day motion 822, tabled 30 January 2008 by Simon Hughes (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 89 members.

That this House warmly congratulates Mrs Jill Pay on her appointment as the new Serjeant at Arms of the House of Commons; recounts with pleasure that she makes history by becoming the first female holder of this historic and important post; and wishes her and all her staff the very best for the entire period of her term of office.

Signatures by party: Labour 46, Liberal Democrat 17, Conservative 12, Scottish National Party 7, DUP 4, Plaid Cymru 2, Independent 1.