East of England round-up: 10 February 2010

Written questions

• Lords Hansard: Harlow transport infrastructure
• Lords Hansard: Proposals for Harlow bypass
• Commons Hansard: Fuel Povery in Chelmsford
• Commons Hansard: Warm Front scheme in Chelmsford
• Commons Hansard: Military bases in Colchester
• Commons Hansard: Boundary review in Suffolk
• Commons Hansard: Higher education in Chelmsford
• Commons Hansard: Hospital beds in the East of England
• Commons Hansard: Transport in the East of England
• Commons Hansard: Head teachers in Suffolk
• Commons Hansard: Students in higher education in Romford
• Commons Hansard: Driving offences in Suffolk

Written questions can be used by MPs or Lords to hold the Government to account, requesting information such as policy detail or statistics.

Oral questions

• Video: Funding of sea defences in East Anglia
• Commons Hansard: Funding of sea defences in East Anglia

Oral questions provide an opportunity for MPs and Lords to ask Government ministers questions on the floor of each House. These questions are asked at the start of the day's business in both chambers.

Adjournment debates

• Video: First Capital Connect train services
• Commons Hansard: First Capital Connect train services
• Video: Yarl's Wood immigration removal centre
• Commons Hansard: Yarl's Wood immigration removal centre

Adjournment debates are a way of having a general debate in the House of Commons without requiring the House to vote. The MP who tabled the subject of the debate will speak first and a Government minister will reply.

Public petitions

• Commons Hansard: Planning and development in Castle Point

Public petitions involve sending a written appeal to an MP, following a set format, which is then presented to the House of Commons by that MP. They can be used to raise awareness of an issue and to request action.

East of England Select Committee

• East of England Select Committee

The East of England Select Committee examines regional strategies and the work of regional bodies.