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Proceeding contribution from Mark Field (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 15 December 2009. It occurred during Adjournment debate on House of Commons Reform.

House of Commons Reform

Although I recognise such symptoms and believe them to be undesirable, does not part of the problem stem from the fact that Members of Parliament view their role fundamentally differently from the one of 20 or 30 years ago? Too many Members of Parliament see themselves as super-councillors, who take up issues that should be handled by citizens advice bureaux and local law centres, rather than as representatives who hold the Government to account, which is a particularly important role for Back Benchers in Government.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
502 c201WH 
Session
2009-10
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
British constitution House of Commons Powers Members Members' interests Parliamentary procedure Parliamentary scrutiny Reform Select committees Backbenchers Members' constituency work
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk