Parliament to hold event in Liverpool on engaging with legislation
10 July 2014 (updated on 10 July 2014)
Are you interested in finding out how you can have your say on proposed laws as they are progressing through Parliament?
Parliament’s Outreach Service is to hold a free Public Bill Seminar on Friday 18 July 2014, 2-4pm, in Liverpool, for individuals and groups interested in finding out how to engage with Parliament’s scrutiny of legislation.
The seminar will demonstrate how you can best engage with MPs and Peers and improve your campaigning.
What the Public Bill Seminar will look at
Claire Hamilton, BBC Radio Merseyside's political correspondent, will chair the event.
Speakers include Lord Storey CBE and expert Parliamentary staff. The seminar will cover:
- How a bill progresses through Parliament
- What select committees do and how they work
- Where to find authoritative information online
- How you can engage with bills going through Parliament and improve your campaigning
To find out more information or to register for a place:
E-mail: parliamentaryoutreach@parliament.uk
Telephone: 020 7219 1650
Where and when
The seminar will take place on Friday 18 July 2014 from 2-4pm at:
The Quaker Meeting House
22 School Lane
Liverpool
L1 3BT
Maps and directions
- The Quaker Meeting House: How to get there (external site)
Related information
The Houses of Parliament's Outreach Service spreads awareness of the work, processes and relevance of the institution of Parliament, encouraging greater engagement between the public and the House of Commons and House of Lords.