Question

To ask the Rt. hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington representing the House of Commons Commission, how many interns' passes are currently issued in Parliament.

The Pass Office database currently shows:

• 198 current valid passes issued to interns sponsored by Members of Parliament.
• 16 current valid passes issued to interns sponsored by Members of the House of Lords
• 4 current valid passes issued to interns sponsored by the House of Commons Administration
• 1 current valid pass issued to an intern sponsored by the Parliamentary Research Service.
• 4 current valid passes issued to interns sponsored by the Parliamentary Research Unit.

Interns in the House of Commons Administration undertake paid placements that offer the person some experience in the workplace. These often take place while the person is studying. The House of Commons Administration is not responsible for the terms and conditions of internships organised by individual Members of Parliament.

The House of Lords Administration does not employ interns, and has no plans to do so, nor is it responsible for the terms and conditions of internships organised by individual Members of the House.