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REPORT to the PARLIAMENT
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OVERSEAS VISIT TO LONDON, BRUSSELS AND CARDIFF
by
JASON O'BRIEN MP MEMBER FOR COOK DEPUTY SPEAKER
14-26 NOVEMBER, 2010
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Aim and Objectives:
Aim: To contribute to a greater understanding of the principles and structures of governance in parliamentary democracies.
Objectives: To brief delegates and create opportunities for discussion on:
1. Principles of Good Governance 1.1 Accountability & Transparency 1.2 Trust & Legitimacy 1.3 Engagement & Representation
2. International Governance and Organizations 2.1 United Nations 2.2 The Commonwealth 2.3 Case Study: International Development Institutions
3. Supranational Governance and relations 3.1 Models of Supranational Governance 3.2 Case Study: The European Union
4. National Governance 4.1 Parliamentary Systems in Commonwealth Contexts 4.2 The Role of Parliament in the Scrutiny of the Executive 4,3 Parliamentary Committees 4.4 The Role of the Opposition 4.5 Case Study: The UK Parliament at Westminster
5. Devolved Governance 5.1 Implementation of National Policy at a devolved level 5.2 Devolved Governance Structures 5.3 Case Study: The National Assembly for Wales
6. Local Government 6.1 Implementation of National Policy at local level 6.2 Provision of Local Services 6.3 Case Study: Cardiff City Council ,14 MAR,2011 14:57 JASON O'BRIEN NO, 5074 P, 3
International Parliamentary Governance Seminar Programme SUNDAY 14 NOVEMBER: ARRIVAL DAY
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MONDAY 1 5 NOVEMBER: MODELS OF GOVERNANCE AND THE INTERNATIONAL SYSTEM
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0900 Seminar Briefing: Welcome and Delegate Introductions Attlee Suite
► Rt Hon. Sir Alan Haselhurst MP, (Conservative), Chair of the CPA UK Executive Branch, The House of Commons Y Mr Andrew luggey DL , Secretary, CPA UK
0945 Governance Attlee Suite What is governance? Why does good governance matter?
► Professor John Greenaway, Head of Political, Social and International Studies, University of East Anglia Chair, TBC
1045 Coffee
1100 Models of Governanc9 Attlee Suite What are the different models of government practised in the international system? What is the influence of international political organisations? What is the function of differing layers of governance from the international to the local?
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1200 The United Nations & The International System Attlee Suite How does the United Nations operate at an inter-governmental level? How are UN treaties negotiated? What effect do UN Treaties have on the actions and governance of national executives?
• Mr Henry B ellingham MP, (Conservative) Under-Secretary of State, The Foreign and Commonwealth Office • Anw Choudhury, Director of international Institutions, The Foreign and
• Mr Sam Dews , Director, Project on UN Governance and Reform, Oxford University Chair.,,Rt Hon. Baroness D'Souza CMG, Convenor of the Crossbench Peers, House of Lords
1300 Lunch in the Attlee Suite Delegates without Security Passes to visit Pass Office With CPA UK Staff
1415 Justice: The International Criminal Court & The International Court of Justice Attlee Suite How are the ICC and ICJ structured? What is the purpose of courts that supersede national judiciaries? Can they be effective? Do international courts risk delegitimizing weaker judiciaries?
• Dr Olympia Bekou , Head of the International Criminal Justice Unit, Human Rights Law Centre, University of Nottingham • Mr Edward Garnier QC MP, Solicitor GenerAI for England and Wales • Prof. Malcolm Shaw QC, Sir Robert Jennings Professor of International Law, University of Leicester Chair., Mr David Winnick MP , (Labour), The House of Commons
1515 Tea
1530 International Development Institutions & Governance Attlee Suite What has been the result of an increased focus on governance by International Development Institutions? What has been the impact of this focus on governance structures specifically in developing countries? What lessons have been learnt from the successes and failures of previous governance focused restrictions on development aid?
• Mr Mark Robinson , Head of Profession, Governance and Conflict, UK Department for International Development • Aart Kraay, Lead Economist, Development Research Group, The World Bank (via VideoLink) Chair: Rt Hon . Malcolm Bruce MP, (Liberal Democrat) Chair, Development Select Committee, The House of Commons
1630 Briefing on visit to Brussels
1645 Transfer to CPA Room, Westminster Hall 1700 Welcome Reception with UK Members of the CPA CPA Room, Westminster Hall
1830 Depart by coach to Hotel
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TUESDAY 16 NOVEMBER: THE EUROPEAN UNION
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1215 Coffee
1230 Introduction to the organisation and work of EU Institutions - their roles and functioning Lisbon Room, Renaissance Hotel How is the European Union structured? What is the purpose of the Union as a whole? What are the benefits and disadvantages of a supra-national structure to its members?
Hans Martens , Chief Executive, European Policy Centre Chair: Mr Richard Jones , Political Counsellor/Deputy Head of Mission, UK Permanent Representative to the European Union
1315 Lunch in Cafe Parnasse Restaurant, Renaissance Hotel
1400 Transfer by coach to the European Compnissio€^, 2, case use Maerlcnt
1445 Briefing on the European Commission Meeting Room 2 What is the executive role of the Commission and how does it operate? What Is the role of Commissioners and how do they negotiate between national and EU interests? How does the Commission relate to the other EU organs of governance?
• Jo Vandercappellen , Member of the Speakers Team, Directorate-General "Communication"
1545 Tea
1600 Briefing on the European External Action Service Meeting Room 2 Formed by the Treaty of Lisbon the EEAS serves as the foreign ministry and diplomatic corps for the EU. How was the EEAS created? What is its anticipated role? What developments have taken place to institute a diplomatic corps for the EU?
Karel Kovanda, Acting Director General & Deputy Director General, Directorate- General "External Relations"
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1700 Briefing on the European Council Meeting Room 2 How is the European Council structured? What is the role of the Presidency? How does it function? How are their meetings organised and agenda items agreed? What is the legislative function of the Council? What is the relationship between the Council of Ministers and the European Council?
Mr Richard Corbett, Senior Political Advisor to President Van Rompuy, The European Council
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WEDNESDAY 17 NOVEMBER: SUPRANATIONAL. GOVERNANCE
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0930 Briefi ng on the European Parliament Room PHS 45001 How do MEPs negotiate between national and European interests? How do party alliances operate across nationalities? What is the legislative and scrutiny role of the European Parliament? How does the Parliament relate to other EU organs of governance?
o Mr Edward McMillan-Scott MEP, Vice President of the European Parliament
1030 Discussion with Members of the Committee on International Trade Room PHS 48001
1130 Coffee
1145 Discussion with Members of the Committee on Development Room PHS 48001
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1415k Briefing an European Law and the European Court of Justice Room PHS 48001 How is LU Law structured? What is the role of the ECJ in ensuring the application of EU law across member states? What is the nature of the relationship between national courts and the i=CJ?
"Advocate General Jaaskinen, The European Court of Justice Anne-Lise Sibony, Lecturer, University of Liego
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1530 Forum: Supranational Governance Structures - Integration or Cooperation? Room PHS 4B001 Using case studies to lead discussion, delegates consider: what are the benefits and risks of supranational governance structures? Is trade the necessary impetus for integration between nations? Are supranational organisatlons that focus on cooperation rather than Integration more effective? • Hon. Mike Sebalu , Delegate from the EestAfrican Legislative Assembly • HE Ambassador dato Serbini All, Brunei Ambassador to Belgium
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1000 The Commonwealth: Cooperation and Governance Attlee Suite The Commonwealth as an institution frequently performs a 'good-offices' role; what role is there for the Commonwealth in facilitating co-operation on the governance of international issues? What role is the Commonwealth, as a supranational organisation, playing in assisting member nations to improve the governance of their countries?
• Deputy Secretary"General Ransford Smith, Commonwealth Secretariat Chair, Mr Ian Liddell-Grainger MP, (Conservative), The House of Commons
1100 Coffee
1115 The Westminster Parliamentary System Attlee Suite What are the characteristics of the Westminster model? What are its key defining features? Now does the UK system compare with others around the. world? What have been the most recent reforms of the UK Parliamentary System in each of the Houses?
• Mr Robert Rogers, Director General of Chamber Services and Clerk Assistant, The House of Commons • Lord Tyler CSE, Spokesperson for Constitutional Affairs, The House of Lords Chair: Mr Peter Bottomley MP, (Conservative), The House of Commons
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1400 The Role of the Opposition Attlee Suite What is the role of opposition parties in Parliament and in scrutinising the Executive?
• Mr Elfyn Llwyd MP, (Plaid Cymru), The House of Commons • Mr Tony Lloyd MP , (Labour) Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party, The House of Commons Chair: Mr Adrian Sanders MP, (Liberal Democrat), The House of Commons
1500 Tee
1515 Parliamentary Committees Attlee Suite What are the different types of committee at Westminster? How do committees operate? What is the output of Westminster committees? What is the role of a committee chairman? How can committees be strengthened further? • Ms Jacgy Sharpe, Clerk of Committees, The House of Commons • Mr Michael Connarty MP, (Labour), The House of Commons Chair, Lord Chidgey, (Liberal Democrat), The House of Lords
1615 Forum: Parliamentary Systems in Commonwealth Contexts Attlee Suite Using the case studies to lead discussion, delegates consider: What are the specific advantages and disadvantages of a parliamentary system to ensure effective scrutiny? What can be done to strengthen and develop these institutions? What reforms and adaptations to the Westminster System have delegates found most effective?
Professor Robert Hazell CBE, Director of the Constitution Unit, University College London Chair: Ms Eleanor Laing MP (Conservative), The House of Commons
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FRIDAY 19 NOVEMBER: JUSTICE AND THE RULE OF LAW
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0920 Justice: Court Structure in England and Wales Courtroom I What Is the nature of (fie relationship between legislation and its legal enforcement in the UK? How is the rule of law to be protected? How can the rights of individuals be protected and communities strengthened through justice? What is the relationship between the justice system and representation?
• Rt Hon. Lord Scott of Foscote, (Crossbench), The House of Lords • Ms Sarah Albon, Director of Civil, Family and Legal Aid Policy, Ministry of Justice o Mr John Thornhill, Chairman, Magistrates Association Chair: Mr Rehman Chishti MP, (Conservativs), The House of Commons
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1020 Justice: The UK Supreme Court Courtroom I What is the structure and purpose of a Supreme Court for the UK7 How does the UK Supreme Court ensure the constitutional separation of powers? What is the role of a Justice?
• Lord Kerr of Tonaghmore PC, Justice, The Supreme Court • Rt Hon. The Lord Falconer of Thoroton QC, (Labour), The House of Lords • Ms Jenny Rowe, Chief Executive, The Supreme Court Chair: TSC
1120 Delegates split into three groups for a tour of the UK Supreme Court
1135 Coffee
1145 Forum: Justice, the Separation of Powers and Legitimacy Courtroom I What are the most crucial factors in an effective judiciary? How should the interaction between the judiciary and government be framed? What is the importance of separation of powers? What is the role of a supreme court? What is the role of international courts in this context? Facilitator: Rt Won. Lord Justice Thomas, Lord Justice of Appeal, Royal Courts of Justice Facilitator: Ms Jenny Marsh , Programme Lawyer, International Bar Association Human Rights Institute
1300 PeWrre to the Houses of s"-ar6semeref n fool
1330 Lunch In the Cholmondeley Room with UK Members, Houses of Parliament as guests of Professor Lord McColl CBE (Conservative) The House of Lords
1500 Walk ecross Parf;aroonc Square to Hresr}r l.nsfer School
1515 Meeting with Commonwealth Youth Ambassadors Westminster School In response to the desire within the Commonwealth to see young people faking a lead in shaping the future of the Commonwealth, Westminster School in partnership with the Commonwealth Secretariat and The Royal Commonwealth Society, and supported by The British High Commission in New Zealand and the New Zealand High Commission in the United Kingdom, have appointed 8 Westminster School Commonwealth Youth Ambassadors. Their goal is to help raise the profile of the Commonwealth and develop an lntra-Commonwealth link between young people in the UK and New Zealand_ As well as having visited a variety of schools throughout New Zealand, the Ambassadors have interviewed a largo number of ethlnent businessmen and politicians in the UK and New Zealand.
Following a presentation of their findings, there will be an opportunity for both delegates and Ambassadors to share their experiences of the Commonwealth,
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MONDAY 22 NOVEMBER: PRINCIPLES OF GOOD GOVERNANCE
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0930 Parallel Workshops Delegates to attend one of the following workshops:
Workshop I - Evidence Informed Policy Making Maurice Barnett Room For further information please see notes at the and of this section, Facilitator. Mr Laurence Cranmer, Associate, Delta Partnership
Workshop 2-Accountability & Transparency; The Role of Parliamentarians Dinsdala Young Room For further information please see notes at the end of this section. l=acllltators: Mr Chandu Krishnan, Executive Director, Transparency International UK Mr Max Heywood, Assistant Project Coordinator, Transparency International Secretariat
Workshop 3 - Conflict Sensitive Policy Making John Tudor Room For further information please see notes at the end of this section, Facilitators,- Ms Vesna Matovic, Manager Training and Learning, International Alert Ms Hawah Bunduka , Senior Training Officer, International Alert
1300 Lunch in the George Thomas Room
1400 Representing Diversity Robert Perks Room How can the participation of women and diverse communities be encouraged in parliament and the civil service? What can political parties and community groups do to encourage greater representation?
• -Mr Simon Woolley, Director, Operation Black Vote • Ms Yasmin Qureshi MP, (Labour), The House of Commons Chair: TBC
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1500 Young People and Politics: Engaging the Next Generation Robert Perks Room How can young people be engaged with politics and parliament? How can external organisations and charities in promote interest in public life amongst young people? How can these organisations help to represent youth interests?
• Mr Tom O'Leary, Parliamentary Education Unit, The Houses of Parliament • Luc Delany, European Policy Adviser, Facebook • Mr Bon Wesson , Former MYP, British Youth Parliament Chair: Ms Natasha Engel MP, (Labour), The House of Commons
1555 Tea
1600 Forum : Engagement and' Representation Robert Perks Room How do delegates engage with civil society and representative groups in their own countries? What mechanisms are built into delegates' parliaments to ensure the representation of women and minorities? Are these mechanisms effective?
• Senator Joan Fraser, Delegate from Canada • Hon. Jermaine Wade, Delegate from Montserrat Chair: Ms Meg Munn MP, (Labour), The House of Commons
1700 Briefing: Devolution in the UK Robert Perks Room Prior to the visit to Cardiff this session will brief delegates on devolution in the UK, covering the Welsh Assembly, the Scottish Parliament and the Northern Ireland Assembly,
• Rt Hon, Alun Michael JP MP , (Labour/Cooperative), UK The House of Commons • Rt Hon. (Lord) George Foulkes of Cumnock MSP, (Labour/Cooperatlve),The Scottish Parliament & The House of Lords Chair: TBC
1745 Depart by Coach to Park Plaza H utel, Westminster Dredgss Rosa
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TUESDAY 23 NOVEMBER: THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY FOR WALES & CARDIFF CITY COUNCIL
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1030 Welcome Pierhesd Main Hall Introduction to the Pferhead, Film presentation highlighting the changes in Cardiff and Wales over the past century, including devolution, through the "eyes "of this historic building
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1100 Devolution: The National Assembly for Wales Pierhead Main Hall How is devolution structured in the UK? What role and powers are held by the Welsh Assembly? How is the Welsh Assembly structured? What are the recent and anticipated developments to the devolved structure? What will be the implications of a "Yes" vote in next year's referendum on enhanced powers for the Assembly?
Ms Diane Bevan, Director and Chief Operating Officer, The National Assembly for Wales
1200 Devolution: The National Assembly for Wales - A Political Perspective Plerhead Main Hall How is Welsh policy formulated? How is legislation developed and passed through the Assembly? How is the relationship between the UK Parliament and the Welsh Assembly structured? How is policy implemented and developed at a devolved level? What is the relationship between national and regional parties with regards to policy?
• Mr Mohammad AsgharAM , (Welsh Conservatives), The Natlonsl Assembly for Wales • Ms Jocelyn Davies AM, (Plaid Cymru), The National Assembly for Wales • Mr John Griffiths AM, (Welsh Labour), The National Assembly for Wales • Ms Kirsty Williams AM, (Welsh Liberal Democrats), The National Assembly for Wales Chair: Ms Janet Ryder AM, (Plaid Cymru), CPA Wales Branch Chair,The National Assembly for Wales
1300 Transfer to the Senedd on foot, proceed MwouOh serve ity 1330 View First Minister's Questions in The Senedd 1350 Petnrn to The Pierhead on foot
1400 Lunch at the Pierhead Main Hall
1445 Local Governance: Cardiff City Council Pierhead Main Hall How is Cardiff City Council structured? What is the role of the Full Council, the Executive, the Committees and the Officers? What is the role of the Scrutiny Committees? How do they undertake their work? How are they accountable to the public?
• Ms Kate Berry, City & County Solicitor, Cardiff City Council
1530 Tea
1545 Local Governance: Provision of Local Services Pierhead Main Hall How are local services run by the Council? How are they managed? What services are they responsible for? How is the provision of local services directed by government ministries.
• Mr Paul Orders, Corporate Director, Built Environment, Cardiff City Council
1630 Leave by coach for Parts Plaza Westminster Bridge
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WEDNESDAY 24 NOVEMBER: TRUST AND LEGITIMACY
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1000 Forum: Public Ownership of Regional Governance Attlee Suite Using case studies to lead discussion, delegates consider: Is there room for different models of good governance within the same country? What are the differences and benefits of devolved or federal governance? How can the relationship between national and regional governance be managed? How can parliamentarians manage the conflicts between the demands of regional and national legislative priorities?
• Mr Michael Ferguson MP, Delegate from Australia Chair: Lord German OBE, (Liberal Democrat), The House of Lords
1115 Coffee
1130 Scrutiny of the Prime Minister and Prime Ministers ' Questions Attlee Suite How is the UK Prime Minister held to account by Parliament? View Questions to the Prime Minister, Rt Hon. David Cameron MP
• Mr Liam Laurence Smyth, Clerk of the Journals, The House of Commons
1230 Lunch in the Attlee Suite
1600 Coalition Governments Attlee Suite How^do coalition governments affect governance? How can coalition governments and parties encourage consensus rather than adversarial politics? What is the effect of coalition politics on policy and scrutiny? Can coalition governments generate greater trust in the political process?
+ Ms Emma Reynolds MP, Shadow Under Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs (Labour), The House of Commons • Mr Collin Partap, Delegate from Trinidad & Tobago (TIC) Chair: Baroness Scott of Needham Market , (Liberal Democrats), The House of Lords
1430 Elections and Electoral Systems Attlee Suite How do electoral systems differ across countries? What is the structure of international observation missions to elections? What is the role of international organisations in improving the democratic process?
+ Mr Keith Best, Chairman, Electoral Reform International Services Chair: Mr Gary Streeter MP, (Conservative), The House of Commons
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1530 Forum: Building Trust with the Electorate Attlee Suite Why are the public in some countries disengaging from politics? How can parliamentarians engage better with the electorate? How can Parliamentarians work to restore trust through transparency?
• Dr. Raj Rihun Hawoldar, Delegate from Mauritius Chair: Rt Hop. Kevin Barron MP, (Labour), The House of Commons
1630 Free Evening
THURSDAY 25 NOVEMBER : EFFECTIVE OVERSIGHT OUTSIDE OF PARLIAMENT
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0930 Holding Parliament to Account : Scrutiny by the Media Attlee Suite How can the Media play a role in scrutinising Parliament? How does the Media work to promote democratic reform? How can the Media help ensure public access to Parliament and other representative institutions?
Lord Black of Brentwood, (Conservative), The House of Lords • Mtholephi Mthimkhulu MPL, Delegate from KwaZulu-Natal Chair: TBC
1030 Economic Governance Attlee Suite What should be the role of governments in managing national economics in a global economy? What are the difficulties and advantages of a regulatory response to economic crisis?
• Name TBC, Financial Services Authority o Mr Austin Mitchell MP, (Labour), The House of Commons Chair: TBC
1130 Coffee
1145 Public Sector Governance Attlee Suite How does the increased role of the state at'street-level' challenge the traditionally hierarchical structures of the public sector? Should management of the public sector be focused on perceived needs or measurable outputs? What are the advantages and disadvantages of private sector management practices within a public sector context? How is the performance of the Public Sector to be measured?
• Ms Lesley Courcouf, National Advisor, Local Government Improvement and Development Mr Mike Phelps, Chief Head of Public Sector Productivity, Office of National Statistics Chair., TBC
1300 Lunch in the Attlee Suite
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1400 Forum: Effective Oversight outside Parliament Attlee Suite Using case studies, delegates to consider: How can parliamentarians most effectively provide oversight for the public sector? How can management of the public sector be undertaken to encourage citizen empowerment and downward accountability?
• Hon. Anthony Arthur Green MEC, Delegate from St. Helena Chair: Lord Filkin CBE, (Labour), The House of Commons
1500 Tea
1515 Closing Discussion: The Role of Parliamentarians Attlee Suite What Is the role of parliamentarians in ensuring good governance, accountability and representation?
Chair: Rt Hon. Sir Alan Haselhurst MP, (Conservative), The House of Commons
1545 Summing Up and Feedback Session Attlee Suite Presentation of Seminar Certificates
• Rt Hon. Sir Alan Haselhurst MP, (Conservative), The. House of Commons
1630 Free evening
FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER: DEPARTURE DAY
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Results achieved and recommendations:
This was a great personal learning experience for me as well as an important opportunity to network and understand other Commonwealth democracies in the Commonwealth. Given the global situation, particularly in the Middle East subsequent to the seminar, the importance of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association's role in promoting and educating on democratic structures has only been enhanced.
It was an invaluable experience to better understand how other systems of democracy operate, especially at a local and supra national level.
I recommend that the Queensland Parliamentary continues to strongly support these seminars as they arise as they will greatly improve the ability of Members to put the Queensland system in its international context,
Conclusion:
The United Kingdom branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association is taking a leadership role in assisting Commonwealth countries improve the understanding of Members of Parliament of the Westminster traditions and practices.
Queensland is well placed to support them undertake this critical objective. These seminars are critical in providing important networking and information sharing opportunities for Members of the Queensland Parliament and should continue to be a part of this process.
Jason O'Brien Member for Cook and Deputy speaker