Speaker offers thanks to parliamentary chef
House of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has thanked parliamentary chef Nick Munting in the Chamber, after the cook had to leave his role and retire early due to ill-health. Before undergoing palliative care, Munting worked in Parliament for more than 30 years as a sous-chef – starting when he was 21 – and as an Associate Serjeant at Arms.
The chef set up a work experience scheme in Parliament, enabling school children to learn about catering. In 2014, he received an MBE for services to Parliament and young people in Croydon, where he lives.
Sir Lindsay said Munting, known as a dedicated professional and a team player devoted to his family, is “much missed by colleagues”.
Meanwhile, Sir Lindsay also congratulated staffers who received awards in the Jubilee honours list for services to Parliament.
Matthew Hamlyn, strategic director of the Chamber business team, was awarded a CBE, while Wesley Auvache, parliamentary logistics manager, and Charlotte Every, an assistant to the clerk assistant, were awarded with OBEs.