West Midlands round-up: 26 February 2010
26 February 2010 (updated on 22 April 2010)
Parliamentary business relating to the West Midlands for the week ending 26 February.
Written questions
- Commons Hansard: Media literacy in Coventry
- Commons Hansard: Work and pensions policies in Sandwell
- Commons Hansard: Human trafficking in the West Midlands
- Commons Hansard: Learning disabilities in Birmingham
- Commons Hansard: Provision of sport in schools in Coventry
Written questions can be used by MPs or Lords to hold the Government to account, requesting information such as policy detail or statistics.
Ministerial statements
Ministerial statements can take the form of either oral or written statements. Oral statements often address major incidents, policies and actions. Written statements are often used to put the day-to-day business of government on the official record.