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Westminster mail

Lord Norton 24/02/2009 – 8:58 pm

At the beginning of each year, I table a Question asking how many items of mail were received in the Palace of Westminster in the previous year and what proportion is received in the House of Lords. I have just had the answer to my Question for 2008.  Last year, 4,135,144 items of post were received by the Houses of Parliament.  The House of Lords received an estimated 15 per cent of this numbe […]

Written at 8:58 pm on 24/02/2009, by Lord Norton


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Making an impact

Lord Norton 07/07/2008 – 10:08 am

I thought it may be worthwhile repeating a comment just contributed to my earlier post on engaging with the public: SARAH: 'Not many people know that they may write to any lord about an issue that concerns them. I did this recently and my reward was a full debate arising from my letter. I was able to go and hear it and sit at the bar of the house. This was thrilling and a wonderful example of d […]

Written at 10:08 am on 07/07/2008, by Lord Norton


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Interesting correspondence

Lord Norton 09/06/2008 – 6:29 pm

Lord Dholakia identifies the fact that some of the correspondence we receive can leave one scratching one's head.  We receive some serious and sometimes heart-rending letters.  However, some letters do leave you wondering what you are expected to do with them.  Some of the stranger variety have a religious element, often without a return address.  One letter I received was along the lines o […]

Written at 6:29 pm on 09/06/2008, by Lord Norton


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The parliamentary package

Lord Norton 07/04/2008 – 9:27 pm

The work of the House of Lords should not be confused with sittings of the House. A great deal of work takes place in committees - indeed, committee work can be much more time consuming that participating in debates in the chamber - and in peers' offices. Committee work entails not only attending meetings but also working through the paperwork for them, which can be extensive. Before the House […]

Written at 9:27 pm on 07/04/2008, by Lord Norton


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Dear Lord….

Lord Norton 25/03/2008 – 8:52 pm

 Parliamentarians, especially MPs, receive a mass of letters.  Each year, I put down a question asking how many items of mail were received in the Palace of Westminster in the previous year.  Last month, I was given the figures for 2007.  A total of 4,199,853 items of post were received.   The percentage split between the Commons and Lords was 80/20, meaning the Lords received approximately […]

Written at 8:52 pm on 25/03/2008, by Lord Norton


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