Vote Office: Training for Members’ Staff

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Members’ staff are invited to learn more about the Vote Office and the services it offers to support their work.

The Vote Office is hosting the following sessions for Members’ staff in the coming months:

  • Introduction to the Vote Office (Monday 21 February, 13:00-13:40)
  • Navigating Parliamentary Papers (Friday 20 May, 10:00-10:40)

To sign up for either or both sessions, please email [email protected]. Full details are below.

Introduction to the Vote Office

Monday 21 February 2022, 13:00 – 13:40

Virtual, MS Teams
Contact: x3631, [email protected]

This virtual session will provide an overview of the Vote Office and the services we offer to support Members’ staff and offices in their work.

Both Westminster and constituency-based staff are welcome. The session is suitable for anyone who has recently joined a Member’s office or would like a refresher on our services.

The session covers:

  • The role of the Vote Office
  • How we assist Members’ Staff with research, casework and understanding parliamentary business
  • The Vote Office’s digital services and delivery service for staff working remotely.

The session will last 30 minutes, with an additional 10-minute Q&A.

Navigating Parliamentary Papers

Friday 20 May 2022, 10:00 – 10:40

Virtual, MS Teams
Contact: x3631, [email protected]

This workshop will go into greater detail on a range of parliamentary papers available in the Vote Office, walk through their format, and explain their relevance to Chamber business.

Both Westminster and constituency-based staff are welcome.  The session is suitable for new staff who need an understanding of business papers in their role, or those who would like to enhance their knowledge.

The session includes:

  • A full walkthrough of the Order Paper and the Vote bundle
  • An explanation of Bills, amendment papers and other associated documents that the Vote Office provides
  • Details of other laid papers and publications that are available in the Vote Office.

The session will last 30 minutes, with an additional 10-minute Q&A.

For more information and to sign up to these sessions, please email [email protected].