Parliamentary action

Mike Hancock speaking in Parliament

How can I lobby my MP?

You do not need to go to the Commons to lobby me – you can write or email me, or come to one of my advice sessions.

To see me at the House, a prior appointment is needed, though you can always try your luck if you are there – you may just catch me!

How can I visit Parliament?

If you would like to visit the House of Commons, for a tour or to listen to a debate or a question time, please contact my Commons’ office on 020-7219 1102.

Tours

When Parliament is sitting tours take place as follows:
Monday and Tuesday: 9am-12pm (full tour)
Wednesday: 9am-9.20am (full tour) and 9.25am-12pm (partial tour of Lords only)
Thursday: no tours
Friday: 3.30pm-5pm (full tour)
Weekend: No tours

Question Time and Debates

UK residents can watch laws being made and debates in both Houses by visiting the public galleries when Parliament is in session. Tickets from your MP are necessary to secure entrance to Question Time and Prime Minister’s Question Time in the House of Commons. MPs only have a limited allocation of tickets for example about 2 for about 4 Prime Minister's Question Time every year.

More details about visiting Parliament are on the Parliament website at:

My Work in Parliament

Early Day Motions
Details of Early Day Motions that I have supported in the current session of Parliament. Early Day Motions are effectively petitions that only MPs can sign and indicate their support for an issue or cause.

Questions in Parliament
Questions that I have asked government ministers to get some answers on national and local matters. (from "They work for you" website

Current Debates in Parliament
Some of the recent parliamentary debates that I have taken part in (from "They work for you" website).

Defence Select Committee
I am a member of the Defence Select Committee which scrutinises the work of the Ministry of Defence. This links to the Defence Select Committee page with latest news of the Committee's work

Issues in Parliament
Briefings on some current issues before Parliament

My Expenses
This page details my expenses connected with my parliamentary work from June 2001 - including my staff and office costs, travel and accomodation costs

Register of Members' Interests
Link to my entry (opens another window)