Westminster Seminar

9 March 2010

Allan Peachey MP, National, is attending the 59th Westminster Seminar on Parliamentary Practice and Procedures being held in London from 8 to 19 March 2010, the Speaker of the House, the Hon Dr Lockwood Smith, has announced.

“The seminar provides delegates with a forum to study the structure, administration and funding of a parliament, the work of its key office holders, and the practices and procedures within the Westminster legislative framework. It is an excellent professional development opportunity for our members,” he said

In addition, the seminar will explore the contributions that parliamentarians can make to current issues such as climate change and the global financial crisis.

“Hosted by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association United Kingdom Branch, the seminar opening coincided with Commonwealth Day ( 8 March ), providing an opportunity to mark this occasion with our Commonwealth colleagues,” he added.

Mary Harris, the Clerk of the House, will also attend the seminar and participate in a programme especially developed for Clerks.