LONG SERVICE RECOGNITION OF STAFF OF THE HOUSE

That this House applauds the outstanding service given by the staff of the House; specifically recognises the dedication over 40 years by Phil Short, Les Stockwell, Mike King and Ron Lucken; notes that all four attended Scott Lidgett School in Drummond Road, Bermondsey in the same year together and began working for the House in 1976-77, the former two for the Serjeant At Arms Department, now In-House Team, and the latter two for the Parliamentary Works Department; congratulates them on their long-service awards; thanks them for their continued professionalism; and wishes them well in the years to come.