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Serjeant-at-Arms - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia In the House of Lords, the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod is the Serjeant at Arms attached to the Lord Chancellor in his capacity as speaker of that House. The Serjeant at Arms' symbol of office is the ceremonial mace, which functions as a symbol of the Royal authority under which the House of Commons sits. The Serjeants at Arms not appointed to serve Parliament, however, are honorific positions held by senior officers of the Royal Household. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sergeant-at-Arms   (793 words)

Printer Friendly Format - This Is Local London Serjeant at Arms assistant Mark Harvey said House of Commons stationery and postage must not be used to support the return of anyone to party political office. He said Ms McDonagh will also contact the Serjeant at Arms as soon as the recess is over and reimburse the cost of the envelopes. Under House of Commons rules, policed by the Serjeant at Arms, MPs are forbidden from sending unsolicited circulars. www.thisislocallondon.co.uk /misc/print.php?artid=94787   (292 words)

Serjeant-At-Arms The Serjeant is responsible for the security of the House of Representatives Chamber and its galleries and, in conjunction with an overall Security Controller, the (Senate) Usher of the Black Rod and the Australian Protective Service, the security of the whole of the parliamentary precincts. The main Chamber responsibilities of the Serjeant during the sittings of the House relate to assisting the Speaker to maintain order and are laid down in the Standing Orders (or rules) of the House. Today the Common's Serjeant is warranted to attend upon Her Majesty's person when there is no Parliament; and at-the time of every Parliament to attend upon the Speaker of the House of Commons. www.aph.gov.au /house/dept/saa.htm   (999 words)

Office of the Speaker-Role The Serjeant at Arms, carrying the mace (a symbol of the authority of the Speaker), escorts the Speaker to the House at the beginning of each sitting day. The mace, which is carried by Parliament's Serjeant at Arms, when he proceeds to the debating chamber at the opening of each day's proceedings, has its origins in early British Parliamentary history. The Serjeant at Arms was originally a Royal Officer with the power to arrest without warrant. www.speaker.parliament.govt.nz /RoleInside.htm   (1227 words)

Ceremonial positions - a history of New Zealand's House of Representatives The Serjeant initially carried a white 'wand' instead of a mace, and wore a black suit with white gloves and a white waistcoat. Just a week or so after he took up his duties in August 1854, Sergeant-at Arms Deck had to assert his position during an unruly debate. The Serjeant may be required to escort unruly MPs ― and in the early days, some drunk ones ― out of the House. www.nzhistory.net.nz /Gallery/parlt-hist/staff-cere-monial.html   (800 words)

House of Commons Journal Volume 9: 11 December 1678 British History Online Ordered, That Serjeant Rigby, having departed the Service of the House without Leave, be sent for in Custody of the Serjeant at Arms. Resolved, That the House be called over on Wednesday next; and that such Members as do not then appear, shall be sent for in Custody of the Serjeant at Arms: And that such Members shall not take their Places, until they have paid the Serjeant his Fees and Charges. Ordered, That Sir John Stapley, having departed the Service of the House without Leave, be sent for in Custody of the Serjeant at Arms. www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=27713   (639 words)

Education In a tights spot Devise a role-play in which students (playing the roles of MPs, the Serjeant at Arms, the Metropolitan police and MI6 security forces) are asked to present their views on the future of Westminster's security to a select committee. Parliament received a powerful and embarrassing reminder that time and tights wait for no man. The "men in tights " working under the Serjeant at Arms seem to have borne the brunt of the public's incredulity over the ease with which a merry band of well-connected chancers violated the citadel of UK democracy. Discuss the history of the two chambers (http://www.explore.parliament.uk) and encourage research into the role and function of individuals such as the Serjeant at Arms, the whips and Black Rod. education.guardian.co.uk /print/0,3858,5025532-48826,00.html   (1354 words)

Serjeant at Arms: Glossary item: Glossary (TheyWorkForYou.com) The office of Serjeant at Arms goes back to 1415 and the reign of Henry V when the Serjeant was responsible for carrying out the orders of the House of Commons, including making arrests. The Serjeant at Arms Department also has housekeeping duties which include the allocation and booking of accommodation for MPs, cleaning of the House and the supply of stationery, laundry and other stores. By tradition the post is usually given to an ex-serviceman and the Serjeant at Arms is the only person in the House of Commons allowed to carry a sword. www.theyworkforyou.com /glossary?gl=22   (214 words)

BBC NEWS Politics Serjeant at Arms The Serjeant at Arms is an important official of the House of Commons who is responsible for maintaining law and order in and around the Commons, and also performs some administrative duties. The Serjeant at Arms in the Lords performs similar ceremonial duties but is far less powerful than his counterpart in the Commons. When the House is sitting the Serjeant, or Deputy Serjeant, sits in a chair at the Bar of the House. news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk_politics/a-z_of_parliament/r-s/82101.stm   (115 words)

The discreet charms of a serjeant-at-arms - theage.com.au After entering the chamber with the mace over his right shoulder and announcing that the speaker is in presence, serjeant-at-arms Gavin Bourke takes a seat with the MPs and, as per his job requirement, casts his eye around for anything out of order. Bourke had been an infantry officer in the Australian Army for 25 years, was looking for a change, when his wife saw the position of serjeant-at-arms advertised in a newspaper. Present arms: serjeant-at-arms Gavin Bourke, with mace, in State Parliament. www.theage.com.au /articles/2003/03/01/1046407802576.html   (542 words)

Roll of Arms for Serjeant's Testing Updated using images from Fredrich Badger's An Tir Roll of arms (http://badger.cx/heraldry/roll/) and Contributions from Roger Carbol As part of the Serjeant's heraldry testing for most Baronies in Avacal, there is a requirement of recognition of devices. Azure, two wolf's heads erased addorsed and conjoined at the neck issuant from the battlements of a demi-tower argent. heraldry.avacal.net /rollv200   (1653 words)

w4mp guides commons departments The current Serjeant at Arms is Michael Cummins and, while his ceremonial role attracts a great deal of interest, it is worth looking at the wide range of other services for which he is responsible. The Serjeant at Arms Department also publishes a series of helpful leaflets, which are updated from time to time. "The Serjeant at Arms is the focus of much attention every day in the Speaker’s procession, because it is he who carries the great silver-gilt Mace, which is the symbol of the Royal authority delegated to the House of Commons." www.w4mp.org /html/library/guides/depts.htm   (4245 words)

House of Commons Journal Volume 12: 16 December 1697 British History Online Ordered, That John Mitchell Esquire be sent for in Custody of the Serjeant at Arms attending this House, for absenting himself from his Service in Parliament. Ordered, That John Tanner Esquire be sent for in Custody of the Serjeant at Arms attending this House, for absenting himself from his Service in Parliament. Ordered, That Thomas Papillon Esquire be sent for in Custody of the Serjeant at Arms attending this House, for absenting himself from his Service in Parliament. www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=39511   (700 words)

Political Armed Forces personnel stood to attention along the Parliament Drive. The President and the First Lady were received at the entrance by Speaker W.J.M. Lokubandara and Secretary General of Parliament Priyani Wijesekera. For President Rajapakse it would certainly have been nostalgic reminiscence all the way to that day in 1970 when he first entered Parliament from Beliatta as the youngest MP. www.dailynews.lk /2005/11/26/pol03.htm   (415 words)

Find in a Library: Serjeant for the Commons WorldCat is provided by OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. on behalf of its member libraries. Find in a Library: Serjeant for the Commons worldcatlibraries.org /wcpa/ow/0c21238e1bfd5807a19afeb4da09e526.html   (51 words)

MSN Encarta - Dictionary - serjeant at arms definition MSN Encarta - Dictionary - serjeant at arms definition Search for "serjeant at arms" in all of MSN Encarta Click here to search all of MSN Encarta encarta.msn.com /dictionary_561507643/serjeant_at_arms.html   (58 words)

Escapes from the Sergeant at Arms. Further consideration "The House proceeded to take into further Consideration the Report from the Committee, who were appointed to inquire into the Causes of the unusual Liberty that was allowed of late to Persons committed to the Custody of the Serjeant at Arms attending this House; whereby they had the opportunity to make their Escapes. House of Commons.Committee Appointed to Inquire into the Causes of the Unusual Liberty...Allowed of Late to Persons Committed to the Serjeant at Arms Ordered, That the said Petition do lie upon the Table" www.bopcris.ac.uk /bop1688/ref86.html   (119 words)

Serjeant at Arms - jobs from exec-appointments.com As head of department, the Serjeant at Arms is answerable for the effective performance of his/her duties to the Speaker, the House of Commons Commission, the Clerk of the House as Chief Executive and the Board of Management of which the Serjeant is a member. That responsibility is normally exercised through the Clerk of the House of Commons, as both Chief Executive and Accounting Officer of the House. Phone: 020 7932 4200, Fax: 020 7932 4201 www.exec-appointments.com /jobs/viewAd.asp?id=13874   (218 words)

Serjeant-at-Arms - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Serjeant at Arms' symbol of office is the ceremonial mace, which functions as a symbol of the Royal authority under which the House of Commons sits. In the House of Lords, the Gentleman Usher of the Black Rod is the Serjeant at Arms attached to the Lord Chancellor in his capacity as speaker of that House. The Serjeants at Arms not appointed to serve Parliament, however, are honorific positions held by senior officers of the Royal Household. en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Sergeant_at_Arms   (759 words)

Ship Arrivals Canada 1857 pt 3 August the whole garrison guard deserted, consisting of a serjeant and eight men, carrying five stand of arms and ammunition with them. Regiment, now stationed in that city, were to be sent to India, has caused much consternation among the men of the Regiment, in consequence of which several of them have deserted to the United States. They deserted by taking one of the officers' boats; but before leaving they scuttled all the other boats belonging to the garrison so as to prevent a pursuit. www.theshipslist.com /ships/Arrivals/Canada1857b.htm   (759 words)

BBC NEWS UK Politics A-Z of Parliament R-S Serjeant at Arms The Serjeant at Arms is an important official of the House of Commons who is responsible for maintaining law and order in and around the Commons, and also performs some administrative duties. The Serjeant at Arms in the Lords performs similar ceremonial duties but is far less powerful than his counterpart in the Commons. He is appointed to assist the Speaker and during the speaker's procession walks ahead of the Speaker carrying the Mace. news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/uk_politics/a-z_of_parliament/r-s/82101.stm   (135 words)

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Encyclopedia: Canadian House of Commons Canadian Sergeant-at-arms Gus Cloutier holding the ceremonial mace to open a sitting of the 38th Canadian parliament with Prime Minister Paul Martin in background (9/4/04) A Serjeant at Arms (also spelt Sergeant at Arms, and sometimes Serjeant-at-Arms) is an officer appointed by a deliberative... The Canadian Parliament was based on the Westminster model (that is, the model of the Parliament of the United Kingdom). The Speaker of the Canadian Senate is the presiding officer of the Canadian Senate. www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Canadian-House-of-Commons   (7720 words)

Security Screen: 22 Apr 2004: House of Commons debates (TheyWorkForYou.com) If one applies to the Serjeant at Arms for a ticket to the Under Gallery and there is space, the Serjeant at Arms requires a signed statement that one knows the guest and that one vouches for them personally, and I also welcome that change. I understand that the risk is not so much from guns being brought into the Strangers Gallery but from chemical or biological weapons, as I am sure that my right hon. The temporary security screen that Members can see at the front of Strangers Gallery has been installed with the agreement of the House of Commons Commission in the light of clear security advice at the highest level. www.theyworkforyou.com /debates?id=2004-04-22.462.0   (7720 words)

The Newgate Calendar - THE EARL OF CARDIGAN The serjeant-at-arms then made proclamation, and the Lord Speaker informed the Peers that her Majesty's commission was about to be read, and directed that all persons should rise and be uncovered while the commission was being read. The Lord High Steward then directed the serjeant-at-arms to make proclamation for the yeoman usher to bring the prisoner to the bar. A procession was formed in the usual manner, his Lordship being preceded by the Purse-bearer with the purse, the serjeant with the mace, the Black Rod carrying the Lord High Steward's staff, and Garter carrying his sceptre. www.exclassics.com /newgate/ng631.htm   (1266 words)

Serjeant-At-Arms The Serjeant-at-Arms is the custodian of the Mace, which is considered to be the symbol of the authority of the House and the Speaker. The Serjeant is responsible for the security of the House of Representatives Chamber and its galleries and, in conjunction with an overall Security Controller, the (Senate) Usher of the Black Rod and the Australian Protective Service, the security of the whole of the parliamentary precincts. When Henry VIII left the Palace of Westminster, two Serjeants, though still officers of the court, continued to attend upon the Parliament- one serving the House of Lords and the other the House of Commons. www.aph.gov.au /house/dept/saa.htm   (1266 words)

Attendance of Members Any members called for a select committee who do not attend without good excuse shall be taken into custody by the serjeant at arms. On Wednesday 6th March such members as not then attending be sent for in Custody of the Serjeant at Arms. Arrangements were made for the hearing of petitions complaining of an undue election and return for the borough of Shaftsbury, Great Grimsby, Cricklade, Poole and Pontefract. www.bopcris.ac.uk /bop1688/ref141.html   (1266 words)

House of Lords Journal Volume 17: 28 March 1704 British History Online "To Sir George Charnock Knight, Serjeant at Arms attending this House; and to the Keeper of the Gaol at Winchester, and to the Constable of His Majesty's Tower of London, and their respective Deputies, as also to all His Majesty's Officers, Civil and Military, to be aiding and assisting in this Service." Speaker issued his Warrant accordingly; and the same was sent by the Serjeant at Arms attending this House. "Sir John Knight acquaints the House, "That the Paper mentioned by the Lords was found among Mr. www.british-history.ac.uk /report.asp?compid=14770   (6331 words)

The Newgate Calendar - THE EARL OF CARDIGAN The serjeant-at-arms then made proclamation, and the Lord Speaker informed the Peers that her Majesty's commission was about to be read, and directed that all persons should rise and be uncovered while the commission was being read. The Lord High Steward then directed the serjeant-at-arms to make proclamation for the yeoman usher to bring the prisoner to the bar. The benches, galleries and floor were covered with crimson cloth, and the walls themselves with paper in which that colour was predominant, and the effect was to make the gorgeous robes of the peers and the splendid dresses of the peeresses stand out in dazzling relief. www.exclassics.com /newgate/ng631.htm   (1266 words)

gene2.html Perth and Stirling, Deputy Serjeant-at-Arms 1875-85, Serjeant-at-Arms in the House of Commons 1885-1915; Groom of the Robes to Queen Victoria 1870-1901, Gentleman Usher to the Robes to King EDWARD VII 1901-10 and to King GEORGE V 1910-19, formerly Capt. Scots Guards, b. James Elphinstone (Sir), of Venlaw, Co. Peebles, K.C.B. for Peebles, Admiral of the FLeet, first and principal Naval A.D.C. to the King, 1901-02, formerly Naval A.D.C. to the Queen, and Lord of the Admiralty, Commander-in-Chief on North American Station 1895-97, b. This is a cadet branch of the ERSKINE, Lords Cardross and Earls of Mar Col. Hon. www.angelfire.com /tn/erskin/gene2.html   (1266 words)

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