Understanding Parliamentary Questions
Thursday, 20 January 2011, 09:45 - 16:15 |
|
|
|
Chaired by Huw Edwards
- An overview of Parliamentary Questions.
- Procedures to ask Parliamentary Questions.
- Comparison between written and oral questions.
- Understand the differing roles of clerks and other staff who deal with and draft Parliamentary Questions.
- Working with a minister regarding questions.
- Preparation of oral and written questions.
- Questions in the House of Lords.
|
Please call us on 0800 542 9440 for further info regarding directions. This section will be updated shortly.
09:15 - 09:45
Coffee and Registration
09:45 - 10:00
Chair's Welcome and Introduction
Huw Edwards - Parliamentary Training Consultant - CONFIRMED
10:00 - 11:00
An Introduction to Parliamentary Questions
Huw Edwards - Parliamentary Training Consultant - CONFIRMED
- Look at the different types of Parliamentary Questions (Written, Oral, Named Day)
- Look at the different requirements placed on Ministers
- Look at the role of a civil servant in responding to Parliamentary Questions
11:00 - 11:45
The Role of the Table Office
Fergus Reid - Clerk, Justice Select Committee and former Table Office Clerk - INVITED
- Look at the functions of the Table Office
- Look at the rules that apply when submitting a Parliamentary Question
- Look at how the Table Office liaises across Government in relation to Parliamentary Questions
11:45 - 12:00
Coffee
12:00 - 13:00
Briefing Ministers and Preparing for Oral Questions
Rob Smith - Former Director General DCLG - CONFIRMED
- Look at the role of the Private Office in preparing Ministers of Parliamentary Questions
- Look at how to prepare for Supplementary Questions
- Look at the role of the Special Advisor in providing political direction for Ministers when answering Parliamentary Questions
13:00 - 14:00
Lunch
14:00 - 15:00
Questions in the House of Commons - A Member's View of Parliamentary Questions
- Hear from a MP on questions in the House of Commons and personal experiences
- Study the Role of the Speaker of the House of Commons at Parliamentary Question time
- Prime Minister's Questions
15:00 - 15:15
Coffee
15:15 - 16:00
Questions in the House of Lords - A Peer's View of Parliamentary Questions
Baroness Harris of Richmond - CONFIRMED
- Hear from a member of the House of Lords on Parliamentary Questions
- Look at the role of the Leader of the House of Lords at Parliamentary Question time
- Look at how self regulation works in the House of Lords
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.
"I found particularly useful the insight into MPs' and Peers' views of PQs and how useful they find them." Bethany, Criminal Records Bureau
"From the introduction to the different viewpoints it was all very useful." Tom, The Rent Service
|
