Parliamentary Representation

Part of Business of the House – in the House of Commons at 3:37 pm on 12 January 2012.

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Photo of Hazel Blears Hazel Blears Labour, Salford and Eccles 3:37, 12 January 2012

My hon. Friend is clearly immensely passionate and knowledgeable about this subject. She mentions the different socio-economic backgrounds of people entering Parliament, and she will be aware that nowadays one of the main routes to becoming an MP is working in Parliament, perhaps on an internship, many of which are unpaid. Does she therefore support the access to public life fund, which could offer financial assistance to help people to come and work in Parliament?