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Minister briefings  Task

Assume that ministers require briefing for all meetings, visits and engagements unless told otherwise by Private Office. Briefings prepare ministers for meetings or engagements. They cover: information on who they will …


Get something in a minister’s diary  Task

Ministers get a large number of invitations for meetings, speaking engagements and other events. Give clear, informed advice on what is and isn’t a priority.


Meetings with ministers  Guide

Get the most out of your meeting with effective preparation; you’ll find the session extremely interesting and rewarding.  Ask Private Office beforehand any questions you might have about the meeting, …


Oral ministerial statements  Guide

When ministers make a major policy announcement, they have a duty to inform Parliament as early as possible. Oral statements may be made after oral questions on each day Parliament …


Parliamentary debates  Task

These are adjournment debates and balloted debates. More Watch a Lords debate live Watch a Commons debate live Debates information on the Parliament website Ajournment debates information on the Parliament …


Written ministerial statements (WMS)  Guide

Used to: notify Parliament of a major policy change that is not serious enough to merit an oral statement launch important documents The text of the statement is printed in …