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parliamentary Outreach
The Parliamentary Outreach service raises awareness of Parliamentary
Outreach
the work, processes and relevance of the institution of
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Parliament, with the aim of increasing levels of engagement
parliamentary
with it. It is a bicameral service and part of a strategy outreach@
endorsed by both Houses to strengthen the connection parliament.uk
between Parliament and the public. www.parliament.
uk/outreach
There are four main activities for the service:
delivery of tailored information sessions outlining how
bills become law, how select committees work and how to
find information on Parliament’s website;
cultural programmes and exhibitions in partnership with
local museums, libraries and archives;
aiding and promoting the work of select committees,
including public meetings in the regions and increasing
the range and volume of relevant evidence;

highlighting the relevance of Parliament to individual
regions and devolved areas.

You are always informed when outreach events are taking
place in your constituencies.