64th Westminster Seminar

Brett Hudson MP and Meka Whaitiri MP will be in London next week attending the 64th Westminster Seminar on Parliamentary Practice and Procedure. The seminar is an annual event run by the United Kingdom branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) at the Houses of Parliament at Westminster.

The seminar provides delegates with a forum to study the structure, administration and funding of a parliament, the work of its key office holders, and the practices and procedures within the Westminster legislative framework. It will cover a wide range of topics including accountability, transparency, the role of the opposition, relationships with the media, and the management and administration of Parliament.

The Speaker, Rt Hon David Carter, said the seminar is a valuable learning forum for New Zealand parliamentarians.

“Our participation in this annual seminar provides an excellent opportunity for New Zealand MPs who have recently come into our Parliament to exchange experiences and to learn more about the Westminster system as it is practiced in a diverse range of countries across the Commonwealth. It is an excellent professional development opportunity for members, and an event at which I am sure New Zealand will make a valuable contribution.”

The seminar runs from 30 November – 4 December.

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