Robert Rogers (Clerk)
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Robert James Rogers is the Clerk of the House of Commons
of the United Kingdom. He succeeded Sir Malcolm Jack
on 1 October 2011. Rogers joined the House's service in 1972 and was appointed Principal Clerk in 1998. He previously served as Clerk of the Journals (2004–2005), Principal Clerk of the Table Office (2005–2006), Clerk of Legislation (2006–2009) and Clerk Assistant (2009–2011).
In his spare time, Rogers is a church organist
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Clerk of the House of Commons
The Clerk of the House of Commons is the chief executive of the House of Commons in the Parliament of the United Kingdom, and before 1707 of the House of Commons of England...
of the United Kingdom. He succeeded Sir Malcolm Jack
Malcolm Jack
Sir Malcolm Roy Jack KCB was the Clerk of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom from 2006 to 2011. He began service with the House of Commons in 1967. He was appointed Principal Clerk in 1991 and served as secretary to the House of Commons Commission from 1995 to 2001...
on 1 October 2011. Rogers joined the House's service in 1972 and was appointed Principal Clerk in 1998. He previously served as Clerk of the Journals (2004–2005), Principal Clerk of the Table Office (2005–2006), Clerk of Legislation (2006–2009) and Clerk Assistant (2009–2011).
In his spare time, Rogers is a church organist
Organist
An organist is a musician who plays any type of organ. An organist may play solo organ works, play with an ensemble or orchestra, or accompany one or more singers or instrumental soloists...
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