MP Activities:
- writing to or organising meetings with relevant ministers
- being appointed as a minister or with another major responsibility
- 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
- introducing a Private Members Bill
- responding to constituents’ concerns.
- taking another job
- acting as consultant etc
- anything else?
What does OUR MP do? (maybe use the above as a checklist)
What has she/he done (that is, Sir Paul Beresford) ? The Public Whip’ will tell you