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Scotland Roadshow – September 2025

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The Members and Members’ staff Services Team (MMSST), in collaboration with the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA), is planning a roadshow event in Scotland this September. This forms part of a wider programme of roadshows taking place across the UK throughout the year.

What to expect

The roadshow event is aimed at all Members’ staff and is a valuable opportunity to learn more about the wide range of support and services available to you and connect with colleagues from other local offices.

The event will take place week commencing 8 September. Further information, including location and timings, will be communicated shortly.

Help to shape the event

The MMSST are keen to hear from you as we begin to plan the event. Please email MMSST@parliament.uk to receive a link to a short feedback form to share your suggestions.

We look forward to connecting with you in Scotland later this year.

Escorting Guests

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New guidance has been issued on escorting guests on the visitor route in Parliament, including a new tour script.

Please visit https://parlinet.parliament.uk/on-the-estate/visitor-access/visitor-route/ for details of the route and the permissions and rules required relating to escorting guests.

Please note that Members’ staff on occasional day passes, even if security-cleared, are not permitted to escort guests.

Caseworker Discussion Forum: Universal credit and DWP correspondence/hotline

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Time: 10:00 – 11:00
Date: Tuesday 15 July 2025
Location: Online via Teams
Booking: https://parliament.learningpool.com/course/view.php?id=1953

The topic will be Universal credit and DWP correspondence/hotline and we’ll be joined by DWP staff to discuss how caseworkers can get support for constituents with universal credit issues.

You can submit questions in advance if you wish. It will still be possible to ask questions during the forum meeting.

Commons Library summer tours for MPs’ staff

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This summer, join the Commons Library for a free tour of our much-loved Members’ Library.

Open to MPs’ staff and House administration staff, these tours are an opportunity to explore our unique heritage space, learn more about the history of the Library and see highlights from our collection. 

Tours will last an hour and are led by our friendly Members’ Library team. Sign up now: Intro to the Library: Summer Library Tours

Dates:

  • 11 August 2025
  • 19 August 2025
  • 20 August 2025

Vote Office Training

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Monday 14 July 2025 | 1pm | 30 min | MS Teams
Vote Office: Understanding the daily business papers (talk & Q&A)
Learn how to navigate the Order Paper and its supporting documents, including information on accessibility. 
Register here.

Monday 14 July 2025 | 3pm
VOTE OFFICE TOUR (45 min)
Join us to learn more about the history of the office and the work we do to support Chamber business on a daily basis.
Register here

3pm (45 min): REGISTER

Tuesday 15 July 2025 | 1pm | 30 min | MS Teams
Vote Office: Understanding Bills and legislative documents (talk & Q&A)
Learn about the legislative stages of Bills along with any associated documents and information on accessibility.
Register here.

Wednesday 16 July 2025 | 1pm | 30 min | MS Teams
Vote Office: Understanding Select Committee reports and Government policy papers (talk & Q&A)
Learn about the different types of publications released via the Vote Office daily.
Register here.

Please get in touch with Iliyan Nanchev if you have any questions or specific requests relevant to your team.

Meet the Director: People and Culture

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Time: 11:30 – 14:00
Date: Tuesday 8 July 2025
Location: Portcullis House Hub

Directors from key House Administration teams that provide services to Members will be available to answer your questions, listen to your feedback, or if you just want to learn more about how their teams can support you in carrying out your parliamentary duties.

Meet:

  • Richard Shoreland, Managing Director of People and Culture
  • Margaret McKinnon, Director of Member and Members’ Staff Services
  • Jo Willows, Director of Members’ Staff Engagement
  • Josie Lazenby, Head of Parliamentary Health and Wellbeing.

Does the United Kingdom have a constitution?

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House of Commons Library Talk

Session outline

It is often asserted that the UK doesn’t have a constitution, or that it is ‘unwritten’. This talk will test that proposition on the basis of standard constitutional sources.

Time: 10:30 – 11:30
Date: 10 July 2025
Location: Online
Registration: https://parliament.learningpool.com/mod/facetoface/view.php?id=7507