East of England round-up: 8 January 2010
8 January 2010 (updated on 22 April 2010)
Parliamentary business relating to the East of England region for the week ending 8 January 2010
Ministerial statements
Government ministers can make written statements to Parliament as well as oral statements. Oral statements often address major incidents, policies and actions. Written ministerial statements are normally used to put the day-to-day business of government on the official record and in the public domain.
Written questions
- Commons Hansard: Young offenders in Milton Keynes
- Commons Hansard: Impact of a new Thames Crossing
- Commons Hansard: Number of violent crimes in Cambridgeshire
- Commons Hansard: Mortality rates at Basildon and Thurrock NHS Foundation Trust
- Commons Hansard: Government intervention in children's services in Essex
- Commons Hansard: Student numbers in Milton Keynes
In addition to oral questions, MPs and Peers can ask government ministers questions for written answer. These are often used to obtain detailed information about policies and statistics on the activities of government departments.
Debates
An adjournment debate is a way of having a general debate without requiring the House to vote. The MP who tabled the relevant adjournment debate is called to speak and a Minister will reply.
Public petitions
The public can petition the House of Commons to make MPs aware of their opinion on an issue and to request action.
Petitioning is a formal process involving sending a written appeal to an MP, following a set format, which is then presented to the Commons by the MP
East of England Select Committee
The East of England Committee covers the following local government areas: Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Luton, Norfolk, Peterborough, Southend on Sea, Suffolk and Thurrock.
The remit of the Committee is to examine regional strategies and the work of regional bodies. The Committee previously conducted an inquiry into impact of the Government's response to the global economic downturn in the East of England region.