Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 10:21 pm on 18 March 2024.
Jim Shannon
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Health), Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Human Rights)
10:21,
18 March 2024
One impressive thing about the cadet force in my Constituency is that there are as many young girls there as young boys, whether we are talking about the army, sea or Air Force cadets. It is encouraging to see that, and I know that the Minister would like that, too. Are the Government and the Minister trying to promote that?
In a general election, each Constituency chooses an MP to represent them. MPs have a responsibility to represnt the views of the Constituency in the House of Commons. There are 650 Constituencies, and thus 650 MPs. A citizen of a Constituency is known as a Constituent
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