How I can help
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What can I do?
- Write directly to the relevant department or minister on your behalf to get a response to your issue from them. The reply will be forwarded to you.
- Ask Parliamentary questions to help gather information and generate discussion by requesting a debate in the House.
- Help to influence other MPs by proposing or signing up to Early Day Motions
Am I the best person to help you?
MPs are there to help only with those matters for which Parliament or central government is responsible. Often the appropriate first step is to contact your local councillor.
If your problem concerns central government policies and national issues then you should contact me.
I am not here to help you in private disputes with neighbours, with an employer, with family matters or with companies who have sold you faulty goods; nor can I interfere with decisions made by courts.
If your problem is with services provided by your local council, then one of your local councillors will often be of more direct help. The Write To Them website will help to find your nearest representative.
If your problem is of a more general nature or you are uncertain where to go for advice, then your nearest Citizens Advice Bureau will be able to guide you.
Please look at the useful numbers page for more helpful contacts.
Visiting Parliament
You must contact the office if you would like a permit to visit the Houses of Parliament. There is great demand for tours, so please contact us to make the necessary arrangements well in advance.
MPs have only two tickets approximately every ten days to give to constituents for the Visitors’ Gallery, so demand is very heavy.
Further information is available on the Parliament website.
