Parliament Serjeant-at-arms



the serjeant-at-arms of house of commons responsible security matters concerning house of commons. serjeant, whilst in commons overseeing proceedings, can escort mps out of chamber order of speaker of house. post dates 1415, , has been held retired military or police figures (though in recent years civil service background have been appointed). current serjeant-at-arms kamal el-hajji (appointed in december 2015); head of front of house , vip relations @ ministry of justice 2010.


the equivalent officer house of lords gentleman usher of black rod; there formerly separate serjeant-at-arms of house of lords, 2 appointments merged in 1971 (since when mace has routinely been carried black rod s deputy, yeoman usher).







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