You pay their wages so make sure they do the job! (BBC Parliament)

Member Name: janharper

Product:	BBC Parliament
Date:	26/11/00 (48 review reads)
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Advantages: You can check that they do their jobs!

Disadvantages: Can be boring at times

BBC Parliament might sound very dull to many people but it is actually very important. It means that we can actually listen and watch our elected representatives and see that they are doing what we elected them to do.

You would soon notice if your MP was asleep, for example! If he didn't stand up for what your city or constituency wanted you would be able to see that if you watched a particular debate.

Some issues are not important on a national scale and don't make it into the news but if your MP was speaking in a debate on something that affected you and your area, you would want to make sure he/she put your views across.

BBC Parliament gives you the chance to actually do this. The secrecy surrounding the House of Commons has gone. This will also benefit our nation as a whole. After all which MP wants to be seen on TV nodding off, or not paying attention, when his constituents can see him?

You pay their wages at the House of Commons, so watch when you can and make sure they earn them!

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