South East round-up: 26 February 2010
26 February 2010 (updated on 22 April 2010)
Parliamentary business relating to the South East region for the week ending 26 February
Written questions
- Commons Hansard: Bankruptcy in Sussex
- Commons Hansard: Projected number of pupils in South East primary schools
- Commons Hansard: Recorded burglaries in Sussex
- Commons Hansard: Children, Schools and Families policies in Mid Sussex
- Commons Hansard: Drug offences in Sussex
- Commons Hansard: Average class sizes in Milton Keynes
Written questions can be used by MPs or Lords to hold the Government to account, requesting information such as policy detail or statistics.
Adjournment debates
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
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.