Understanding Coalition Government
Wednesday, 15 September 2010, 09:45 - 16:15 |
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Chaired by Huw Edwards
- Understand the constitutional changes required for the new government
- See how parliamentary procedure will change
- Look at how the legislative process will change under a new coalition
- Learn about the new committee system
- Understand the role of The Opposition in the new parliament and how this is different
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The venue for this event has been confirmed as The Guoman Hotel, Charing Cross. Directions can be found by clicking here
09:15 - 09:45
Coffee and Registration
09:45 - 10:00
Chairman's Introduction
Huw Edwards - Parliamentary Training Consultant - CONFIRMED
10:00 - 11:00
Governing in coalition: brave hopes, but big risks
Professor Robert Hazell - Director, Constitution Unit, University College London - CONFIRMED
- How the new coalition government will work
- The Coalition Government's agenda for political and constitutional reform
- Key challenges for the new government
11:00 - 11:45
Parliamentary Questions and Debates
Huw Edwards - Parliamentary Training Consultant - CONFIRMED
- How the process will change
- Who will answer PQs
- Changes to the format of debates
11:45 - 12:00
Coffee
12:00 - 13:00
Legislative Process
Lord Norton of Louth (Con) - CONFIRMED
- How legislation will work under coalition
- The importance of party whips
- Gaining consensus in a coalition
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 15:00
Committee system
Eleanor Goodison - Training Consultant - CONFIRMED
- The changes to the committee system in the new government
- The role of committees in scrutinising legislation
- How coalition may affect the effectiveness of this
15:00 - 15:15
Coffee
15:15 - 16:00
The Opposition under a coalition
Stephen Pound MP (Lab, Ealing North) - CONFIRMED
- How the role of the opposition has changed
- The importance of the opposition under coalition
- The ability of opposition to influence policy making
16:00 - 16:15
Closing Remarks and End
Course Rates Central Government / Private Sector £ Charities / Councils / Trade Associations / NHS Trusts / Emergency Services £
Please note that discounts are available for early registration and multiple bookings, for more information please call 0800 542 9440.
If you do not wish to book online, please fax back the form below to this number 020 7484 4950.
"The background to parliamentary questions and debates were very useful" Assistant Private Secretary, Home Office
"Very useful day" Marketing Manager, Cable & Wireless
"The balance of speakers and topics was very good" Business Planner, UK Trade and Investment
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