The recent measures introduced by Sir Peter Grant Peterkin (what kind of man wears tights to work!) to ensure that no MP has to queue for a muffin have attracted negative publicity across the mainstream media.
However, rather than cave in to pressure from the public and from staff, the Administration has sent MPs the message above. The line “The Committee also wants to take this opportunity to remind Members that they are personally responsible for ensuring that their staff abide by the existing access regulations.”
What sanctions will the committee impose to hold MPs to account for their staff? Is there the prospect of George Galloway having to make a statement of apology to the House should his staff fail to yield to a hungry Bob Neil in search of an emergency muffin?
I rather feel there should be a survey of MPs to ascertain precisely how many of them have their heads wedged in an uncomfortable place.
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I do seem to recall PGP being rather enthusiastic about his tight-wearing duties in a seminar. Perhaps we should be told…
A Jackson said this on October 11th, 2007 at 5:45 am
When I’m in the house, Que jumping MP’s will still be told to “FUCK OFF” in a loud voice.
Howler monkey said this on October 11th, 2007 at 6:15 am
So our members are responsible for our actions eh? Tell that to Andrew Lansley’s poor ‘junior researcher’.
Seriously tho, does this mean if i tell some upstart MP to piss off, will i get my member in trouble? I was soooo looking forward to that…
GB said this on October 11th, 2007 at 8:48 am
They should have a parliamentary vote on this so we can name and shame those MPs who stick to this nonsense.
Letters From A Tory said this on October 11th, 2007 at 11:00 am
You may mock, but they are the most important people in the country, whose time is without value. (i.e. it is worth nothing.)
catgate said this on October 12th, 2007 at 4:32 pm