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'''David Natzler''' is the [[Clerk of the House of Commons]], the principal constitutional adviser to the [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom]], and adviser on all its procedure and business. He is the 50th<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/mar/23/david-natzler-appointed-50th-clerk-of-house-of-commons David Natzler appointed 50th clerk of House of Commons.] Frances Perraudin, ''[[The Guardian]]'', 23 March 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2015.</ref> person to hold the role and served as acting clerk since the retirement of [[Robert Rogers, Baron Lisvane|Sir Robert Rogers]] in 2014.<ref name=BBC32021964/> |
'''David Natzler''' is the [[Clerk of the House of Commons]], the principal constitutional adviser to the [[House of Commons of the United Kingdom]], and adviser on all its procedure and business. He is the 50th<ref>[http://www.theguardian.com/politics/2015/mar/23/david-natzler-appointed-50th-clerk-of-house-of-commons David Natzler appointed 50th clerk of House of Commons.] Frances Perraudin, ''[[The Guardian]]'', 23 March 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2015.</ref> person to hold the role and served as acting clerk since the retirement of [[Robert Rogers, Baron Lisvane|Sir Robert Rogers]] in 2014.<ref name=BBC32021964/> |
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==Appointment== |
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Natzler previously served as Assistant Clerk to Sir Robert Rogers. On notice of Rogers proposed retirement, [[Speaker of the House of Commons (United Kingdom)|speaker]] [[John Bercow]] agreed to a modernisation of procedures, with responsibilities of the Clerk split between the existing post and a new post of Commons Director-General, who would take over responsibility for the day-to-day commercial and administrative functions of the Commons.<ref name=BBC32021964/> After he led a controversial recruitment process, Bercow proposed selection of Australian Carol Mills for the job of Clerk, which was highly questioned and then opposed by MPs. As a result, on retirement of Rogers, Natzler was made temporary Clerk, whilst Bercow recast the recruitment process. After Mills subsequently withdrew from the process, in March 2015 Natzler was confirmed as the new Clerk.<ref name=BBC32021964>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-32021964 David Natzler appointed new Commons clerk.] [[BBC News]], 23 March 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2015.</ref> |
Natzler previously served as Assistant Clerk to Sir Robert Rogers. On notice of Rogers proposed retirement, [[Speaker of the House of Commons (United Kingdom)|speaker]] [[John Bercow]] agreed to a modernisation of procedures, with responsibilities of the Clerk split between the existing post and a new post of Commons Director-General, who would take over responsibility for the day-to-day commercial and administrative functions of the Commons.<ref name=BBC32021964/><ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-28949612</ref> After he led a controversial recruitment process, Bercow proposed selection of Australian Carol Mills for the job of Clerk, which was highly questioned and then opposed by MPs.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-29011919</ref> As a result, on retirement of Rogers, Natzler was made temporary Clerk,<ref name=BBC32021964/> whilst Bercow recast the recruitment process.<ref>http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-30514538</ref> After Mills subsequently withdrew from the process, in March 2015 Natzler was confirmed as the new Clerk.<ref name=BBC32021964>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-32021964 David Natzler appointed new Commons clerk.] [[BBC News]], 23 March 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2015.</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
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Natzler is married with two sons and one daughter.<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/clerk-of-the-house-of-commons--2 ''Clerk of the House of Commons''.] Press release, gov.uk, 23 March 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2015.</ref> |
Natzler is married with two sons and one daughter.<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/clerk-of-the-house-of-commons--2 ''Clerk of the House of Commons''.] Press release, gov.uk, 23 March 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2015.</ref> |
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David Natzler | |
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 50th Clerk of the House of Commons | |
| Assumed office 1 September 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Robert Rogers |
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David Natzler is the Clerk of the House of Commons, the principal constitutional adviser to the House of Commons of the United Kingdom, and adviser on all its procedure and business. He is the 50th[1] person to hold the role and served as acting clerk since the retirement of Sir Robert Rogers in 2014.[2]
Appointment
Natzler previously served as Assistant Clerk to Sir Robert Rogers. On notice of Rogers proposed retirement, speaker John Bercow agreed to a modernisation of procedures, with responsibilities of the Clerk split between the existing post and a new post of Commons Director-General, who would take over responsibility for the day-to-day commercial and administrative functions of the Commons.[2][3] After he led a controversial recruitment process, Bercow proposed selection of Australian Carol Mills for the job of Clerk, which was highly questioned and then opposed by MPs.[4] As a result, on retirement of Rogers, Natzler was made temporary Clerk,[2] whilst Bercow recast the recruitment process.[5] After Mills subsequently withdrew from the process, in March 2015 Natzler was confirmed as the new Clerk.[2]
Personal life
Natzler is married with two sons and one daughter.[6]
References
- ^ David Natzler appointed 50th clerk of House of Commons. Frances Perraudin, The Guardian, 23 March 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ a b c d David Natzler appointed new Commons clerk. BBC News, 23 March 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-28949612
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-29011919
- ^ http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-30514538
- ^ Clerk of the House of Commons. Press release, gov.uk, 23 March 2015. Retrieved 29 March 2015.
External links
- Clerk of the House of Commons. www.parliament.uk
- David Natzler talking about the making of legislation.
- Terry Barnes on the appointment of David Natzler.
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