To get an adjournment debate, MPs must be successful in a ballot of Members of Parliament or have the subject chosen by the Speaker. The debates are usually the last business of the day and a government minister responds at the end of the debate.
Members of Parliament can present a petition to Parliament on behalf of their constituents. The format and wording of the petition need to be in a particular way. For more information or guidance, please contact -. Responsible for Government policy on business, trade, enterprise, universities, further education and science.
Responsible for Government policy on culture, the arts, media, gambling, the national lottery, sport and the Olympics. Responsible for Government policy on foreign affairs and diplomacy. The Foreign Office is also responsible for Consular services, travel advice and sanctions implemented by the UK.
Responsible for Government policy on crime, the police, counter terrorism, alcohol, drugs, immigration and passports. At the moment, there are no independent MPs. Scottish MPs mainly represent voters in those areas which are not devolved to the Scottish Parliament such as immigration, defence and employment rights. Scottish MPs have the right to speak and vote on any matter that comes up in the UK Parliament even if it does not directly affect Scotland.
Parliamentary duties of an MP writing to or organising meetings with relevant ministers speaking in Parliament during a debate asking questions during Prime Minister's Questions PMQs introducing Members Bills on topics of concern to their constituents lobbying other organisations such as local councils, health boards and individuals on behalf of their constituents raising the profile of an issue in the media involvement in committees which scrutinise new legislation or question the work of the government Private Members Bills Although there is not much time available, an MP may try to introduce a Private Members Bill.
Whips MPs from the government party who ensure their colleagues support the government and vote for their policies are called 'whips'. Constituency duties of an MP When they are not working in parliament, MPs work in their constituencies, communicating with their constituents by writing letters, emails and replying to phone messages. National 5 Subjects National 5 Subjects up. For the most part an MPs time is divided between working in Parliament or representing parliament elsewhere and working in their constituency.
When Parliament is sitting MPs are expected to be in Westminster from Monday to Thursday and so time in the constituency is limited. Outside of sitting weeks there is more time for constituency meetings and visits. A key constituency time for John is the September recess which is the only recess that does not coincide with school holidays and so John is able to meet with many more people at this time. During the course of a week in Westminster there are many competing demands on an MP's time.
Time is divided between scrutinising legislation, attending debates, ministerial question sessions, committees, briefings and other meetings, and also responding to correspondence.
These competing demands mean that it is not always possible to attend a particular debate or drop-in session that a constituent may ask John to attend, although he does try to fit in as much as he can each week. These questions may arise from the MPs concerns or may be on behalf of individual or groups of constituents. Questions can be formal written or oral questions however many MPs also like to discuss issues privately with Ministers. It is often thought that an MP sits at the top of a hierarchy of Government and has power to direct local councils.
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