R12-18

Subject to the outcome of the House of Commons Commission Report on central employment, MPs should continue to be able to select and directly appoint their own staff. Appointments should be made on the basis of merit and open recruitment. The House of Commons authorities should issue binding guidance, accompanied by a code of practice, setting out the processes to be followed by MPs when recruiting staff (including those working in constituencies) and on other matters of good employment practice, including disciplinary and grievance procedures. MPs should receive appropriate training and HR support.