How Parliament works

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The UK Parliament, known to many as 'The Mother of Parliaments' can trace its origins back as far as 1265. Rich in tradition and character its activities are constantly in the news and televised daily. Yet much of its work remains a mystery even to some of its members. What are Parliament's powers? What happens when you write to your MP? Why is there so much noise at Prime Minister's question time? What is the role of the select committees? What impact is the European Parliament having on the UK Parliament? These questions and many others are addressed in this comprehensive guide to the day to day workings of the House of Commons and the House of Lords. How Parliament Works, now in its third edition, has become a standard work on the British Parliament. It examines both Houses, looking at their make up, their role and their operating methods. It also analyses the shortcomings and merits of current parliamentary procedures, contrasting these (where appropriate) with experience in other countries