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Business question from Jim Sheridan (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 6 March 2008. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.


Business of the House

May we have a debate on how best to encourage young non-academic people into the world of politics? British politics is grossly over-represented by the academic world. If we are to be truly a party of the people, recognising all the talents, that should be reflected in our political structures, which should not be left to be monopolised by the toffs.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
472 c1923;472 c1921 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Recruitment Political parties Politics and government
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk