Chris Watson Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London, England, United Kingdom

As Clerk of the Committee of Selection and Delegated Legislation Committees, my duties include:• Ensuring the timely and accurate nomination of Members to General Committees and Select Committees in the weekly Selection Committee meeting;• Providing advice to the whips offices and colleagues on balance of composition of Committees (including any changes following by-elections or a party withdrawing the whip);• Keeping a record of membership and changes to General and Select Committees;• Providing Guidance to the Member in charge of a PMB that has passed 2R;• Following a General Election: Providing numbers for the allocation of Select Committee Chairs to the principal Clerk leading on advice for the Speaker and providing numbers for the composition of Select and General Committees;• Training the Clerk of Publishing;• Oversight of Delegated Legislation Committees;• Clerking Public Bill Committees;• Clerking Delegated Legislation Committees.

London, England, United Kingdom

As Clerk of Publishing, my duties included:• Ensuring the timely and accurate printing and publication of Bills and their accompanying documents, Lords Amendments and subsequent Lords Messages.• Receiving Government amendments to Bills and incorporating them into the Bill text.• Producing tracked changes versions of Bills for the Parliament website.• Responsibility for House Copies and Table copies of Bills.• Preparing, co-ordinating and despatching Messages to and receipt of Messages from the House of Lords.• Ensuring that the Order Paper is correct in respect of Bill-related items (e.g. Notices of Presentation, Stages of a Bill, Money resolutions, Queen’s Consent).• Processing Legislative Consent Resolutions. • Preparing Speech Books for the Queen’s Speech, Budget and adjourned Private Members’ Bill debates.• Acting as the Commons Clerk to the Joint Committee on Consolidation etc. Bills.• Second Clerk, Committee of Selection.• Preparing some sections of the PBO’s contribution to the sessional returns.

London, England, United Kingdom

- Supporting the Committee’s scrutiny of environmental protection and sustainable development across government departments through management of inquiries, identification of policy developments and management of stakeholder relationships.- Drafting of briefs, reports, speeches, and correspondence. - Deputising for the Clerk.- Providing procedural support for the Committee

London, England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

View my published work here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/authors/christopher-watson/

House Of Commons Library, Economic Policy And Statistics Section

Working in EPAS I deal with enquiries directly from Members. I am there to research, advise and inform them on the issues required in order for them to perform their Parliamentary duties. I also compile debate packs for Members to take into the chamber and write briefing papers.

House Of Commons Retail Team

Undertaking various projects to improve the output we provide as a retail team in the various shops within the House of Commons. Projects involve designing and producing the new price list and corporate catalogue, assisting with the product procurement, especially with the new enlarged shop move, and implementing the compulsory plastic bag charge.

House Of Commons, Members Library

Working in the Members Library in a customer facing role, I deal with enquiries directly from Members in person, by email and on the phone. I am there to research, advise and inform them on the issues required in order for them to perform their Parliamentary duties. I also compile debate packs for Members to take into the chamber and assist in writing briefing papers on mainly scientific issues. I also contribute and lead with ongoing projects within the Library, perform administrative duties regarding the Divisions and Written Ministerial Statements and manage one of our research section’s twitter accounts.

Helping to lead the Parliamentary Team in facilitating and advising on the Department’s business in Parliament.

London, United Kingdom

Working with the Parliamentary team on secondment to facilitate the work between the Government department and Parliament

Handball/Goalball Arena: Olympic Park, Stratford

In charge of radio distribution and upkeep of equipment within the handball arena- Managing a number of unpaid volunteers, motivating and teaching them on the job skills- Managing customer complaints and queries as well as building professional relationships- Received a commendation from my area manager to Riedel for the quality of my work

University Of Essex, Colchester

First ever student staff member to be appointed for the role- Working with over 350 student and permanent staff members, helping to discuss and resolve staff problems, ideas and complaints- Directly reporting to senior management meetings, discussing present and future company strategy

University Of Essex, Colchester

- Working with senior members to communicate and organise the various services offered by the union- Dealing with customers on the phone and face to face to resolve issues and queries, often of a sensitive nature as well as dealing with confidential information within the personnel office- Held various supervisor and team leader roles, providing record sales results

University Of Essex Million Maker'S

Heavily involved in the running of the team at the University of Essex, organising and implementing numerous fundraising events to raise money for the Prince’s Trust Charity- Commitment, dedication and results were needed along with the ability to motivate team members- £12,055 raised in 3 months: A national record for university teams. The first time £1 Million+ has been raised by the initiative

University Of Essex

A project within the University of Essex’s entrepreneur society aimed at improving rice yields in Sierra Leone by up to 100% using a technique called ‘The system of rice intensification’- International and local communication as well as team inspiration and organisation skills gained- Passed on the project to concentrate on the Prince’s Trust challenge and to ensure a continuation of fresh ideas

Herons Leisure Centre, Herne Bay

- Large responsibility and people management, developing vital life and first response medical skills- Saved a 9 year old boy’s life and worked in a team to save a middle-aged lady with a spinal injury

Bachelor'S Degree, International Relations, 2:1

Activities and Societies: 'Big employability' award: Student employee of the year 2012Modules include: International Negotiation.

Education record

Activities and Societies: Head BoyA Levels: ICT, History, Politics, General Studies AS Levels: Media Studies GCSE's: (10) including.