MP's and MSP's

Che · 30th March 2006, 15:37

Just a quick question has anyone on here written to their local Mp or MSP? If so what response did you get from them?

I have just fired off a letter to Mohammed Sawar MP, my local MSP Frank MCAveety and some of the list MSP's in the glasgow area regarding this campaign (quiet afternoon in the office)!

Spiceskull · 30th March 2006, 15:45

I wrote to mine this afternoon (cannibalising the letter from Vampiress) - I added a bit of salt and pepper (I'm a verbose individual...) and will keep the group posted if I get a response.

Che · 30th March 2006, 15:48

I willalso post any responses i receive on this thread, I am extremely interested in replies from 2 MSP's namely Tommy Sheridan and Rosie Kane of the SSP!

alanfromderby · 30th March 2006, 15:55

My local MP is Margaret Becket, so I am certainly eager to get a letter off to her. Is there a link to the letter that Vampiress produced, so I can ensure we are speaking the same language ?

dave · 30th March 2006, 15:57

They will write (or some that actually believe that they are there for their constituents) to the OFT and/or the TSC.

Mine did, on my behalf. I received letters back from the pair of them. The oft saying it's not really their business ????? And the TSC saying that they were aware of the problem.

Spiceskull · 30th March 2006, 16:05

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Originally Posted by alanfromderby

Is there a link to the letter that Vampiress produced, so I can ensure we are speaking the same language ?

Postal security issue

scotia · 30th March 2006, 16:24

My MP is Gordon Brown...lol......i sent him a slightly amended copy of the standard letter to mp's (cant remember where i found it)....i got a reply back from the house of commons withing 7 days stating that 'a full response will be sent shortly'...that was on the 23rd mar.......so i am waiting with baited breath.....

Spiceskull · 30th March 2006, 16:43

Just fired one off to Hazel Blears as well:

Quote:

I'm also Minister of State at the Home Office. My responsibilities include crime reduction, policing, community safety and counter-terrorism.

Che · 30th March 2006, 17:18

It will be great to collate the responses esp from those Labour MP's to see if there are any differences in response.

Spiceskull · 30th March 2006, 17:23

I would be surprised if there is variation based on their political flavour. It would be more interesting to collate reponsibilities against board membership..

jonni2bad · 30th March 2006, 18:03

Great website for contacting your MP, especially if you have no idea who it is or their contact details....

http://www.writetothem.com/

Type in your postcode and the results will show the following...

Your District Councillors
Your County Councillors
Your Member of Parliament
Your Members of the European Parliament

Then just click on the name of the person you would like to contact and the form is shown for you to enter your own details, along with your message. Don't forget, if you want a reply from them, ask for one in the letter.

When you are finished, you will get an email to confirm you really want it to be sent, and that's it!

They send the letter off for you....

Pleanty more info on the HELP section of that site....

Spiceskull · 30th March 2006, 18:29

Can also try:

http://www.theyworkforyou.com/

When you enter your postcode, and hit 'write' it brings up your own MP. However, TWFY also has links to the MP e-address at parliament.

Another great tip - if you want to write to a minister, and don't live in the constituency, go to the ministers own website (available on TWFY). There you will find the constituency address and postcode(!!!)...which can be enetered when hitting 'write' in http://www.writetothem.com/

Sneaky...!!!

Spiceskull · 30th March 2006, 20:21

Now also sent to:

David Davis
Shadow Home Secretary

Spiceskull · 30th March 2006, 20:40

Oh, go on then! Also sent to Ken Livingstone...

Actually...may I suggest we have a sticky, containing a list of all MPs that have been contacted to date?

MP Name - Constituency - Position (if appropriate)

...and a little tick box if they have replied...

Thanks.

Che · 30th March 2006, 20:52

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spiceskull

Oh, go on then! Also sent to Ken Livingstone...

Actually...may I suggest we have a sticky, containing a list of all MPs that have been contacted to date?

MP Name - Constituency - Position (if appropriate)

...and a little tick box if they have replied...

Thanks.

Thats a really good idea!

Spiceskull · 30th March 2006, 20:53

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Thats a really good idea!

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