Parliament and Public Affairs

Intermediate

Summary
A half-day session that examines the role of Parliament in public affairs. The course will consider how and why to engage with Parliament, what Parliamentarians look for in engagement and to maintain a pro-active approach to Parliamentary engagement. In particular, the course will provide an overview of the legislative process and how to work with Select Committees effectively.

Parliament is at the heart of public affairs so knowing and understanding what happens there is a critical requirement of practitioners, in-house or consultancy. Knowing how Parliament works, what its main roles and bodies are, and how to develop relationships in Parliament should be the starting point for good public affairs.

This half-day course will examine the role of Parliament and look at some of the practical ways that you can engage with Parliament and parliamentarians.

Trainer: Dr. Stuart Thomson

How delegates benefit
A greater understanding of how Parliament works
Understanding key triggers for working with MPs and Peers
The need for comprehensive monitoring of Parliament
Considering what a proactive approach to engagement looks like

Who should attend
Anyone, inhouse or agency.

What delegates learn
An overview of the legislative process
Knowledge about the key bodies in Parliament and how to deal with them
The role and approach to be adopted with Select Committees
Getting your points across in Parliament