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Chapel of St Mary Undercroft

Asked by Mr Tanmanjeet Singh DhesiLabourHouse of Commons CommissionTabled Answered 16 March 2026UIN 115859

The question

To ask the hon. Member for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, representing the House of Commons Commission, whether the Commission has had discussions with Black Rod on the adequacy of rules for full parliamentary passholders not currently eligible for wedding and baptism ceremonies in the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft.

Answered by Nick Smith

The Chapel of St. Mary Undercroft is available to Members and staff of both Houses and Joint Departments, and their direct descendants, for family weddings and baptisms. Staff must have completed two years' full service before they are eligible to apply for a service in the Chapel.

The Commission has not had any recent discussions with Black Rod on these rules.

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