24-08-2017, 01:50 PM
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[QUOTE=Bruce;1218981]
Originally Posted by Twink55
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Hello, This is the thread where I will post a template of a letter to send to your MP. You will need to copy and paste it on to your own computer and type, under the headings, your opinions and questions.I agree with contacting your MP but why not go and speak to him/her? Surely s/he has an office in your electorate where he will be when parliament is not sitting?
My local federal MP has an office few blocks from me and I often drop in to get some photocopying done for some organisations I volunteer for. If I have a gripe about a federal issue I tell him about it and we discuss it; usually I write as well to confirm what we talked about.
He is often at the local shopping mall having coffee and doesn't mind a chat. Let's face parliament only sits about 200 days a year so MPs spend a lot of time at home in their electorate. Just look at your MPs web page eg:
http://www.stephenjones.org.au/contact
The State MP likewise though I don't get photocopying done at her office (smaller budget I guess)
If your way works in Australia I can understand why you go and talk to them, but here in Britain I find it more productive of you get their responses in writing!
24-08-2017, 01:59 PM
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[QUOTE=Muddy;1218989]
Originally Posted by Bruce
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Bruce this is a constant point of annoyance with me.
My MP does not hold surgeries
Its a disgrace and i have complained about it many times .
now you have mentioned it again i intend to write to the local paper and bring it to their attention once again.
24-08-2017, 02:06 PM
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[QUOTE=Bruce;1219002]
Originally Posted by Muddy
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I am not sure what you mean by a surgery - doesn't he have an office you can call in to?
An MP holds a 'surgery'.
(Ironically my MP is a doctor)
They ( or a least he) does have and office somewhere ( but not like the one in your picture usually some obscure place where it is most difficult for people to find and they are guarded by minions and you cant see them. He phones people at his time and convenience and he can cut the conversation at his pleasure.
24-08-2017, 02:18 PM
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Re: Let your MP know what you think
[QUOTE=Bruce;1218981]
Originally Posted by Twink55
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Hello, This is the thread where I will post a template of a letter to send to your MP. You will need to copy and paste it on to your own computer and type, under the headings, your opinions and questions.I agree with contacting your MP but why not go and speak to him/her? Surely s/he has an office in your electorate where he will be when parliament is not sitting?
My local federal MP has an office few blocks from me and I often drop in to get some photocopying done for some organisations I volunteer for. If I have a gripe about a federal issue I tell him about it and we discuss it; usually I write as well to confirm what we talked about.
He is often at the local shopping mall having coffee and doesn't mind a chat. Let's face parliament only sits about 200 days a year so MPs spend a lot of time at home in their electorate. Just look at your MPs web page eg:
http://www.stephenjones.org.au/contact
The State MP likewise though I don't get photocopying done at her office (smaller budget I guess)
https://annawatson.com.au/contact/
When I deal with my broadband supplier (Virgin), I refuse to discuss things on the telephone as they can deny having said anything. Written replies provide evidence.
24-08-2017, 02:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Twink55
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People can use the things I have said, if they think they are right, as the main reason for posting my comments was to encourage those, who don't often write to their MP, to say exactly what they think.Many people find it difficult to write to those in authority, but I often do so and I want our voting public to have ability, in telling the government, if they think they are wrong.
If we don't our MPs well assume that they are doing what we want them to do.... and often they are not!
24-08-2017, 03:19 PM
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Twink: I am very impressed with your idea. Activity is always better than passivity. MP's aren't mind readers - when they realize citizens are not as content with current affairs as they seem to think, it will force them to take action. There is a lot of discontent everywhere due to the same reasons aforementioned and yes, it is time to stop sitting back and start fighting for OUR rights. And JBR - funny you should mention that about numbers because management, MP's etc. prefer seeing things headed by bullets or numbers - somehow it gets their attention as they can then separate the ideas. Wonderful suggestions by all who replied.
24-08-2017, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Muddy
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Bruce this is a constant point of annoyance with me.My MP does not hold surgeries
Its a disgrace and i have complained about it many times .
now you have mentioned it again i intend to write to the local paper and bring it to their attention once again.
24-08-2017, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Heatherbelle
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And JBR - funny you should mention that about numbers because management, MP's etc. prefer seeing things headed by bullets or numbers - somehow it gets their attention as they can then separate the ideas.
24-08-2017, 08:47 PM
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Originally Posted by JBR
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I don't know where you live, Muddy, but can I assume that your MP has the benefit of living in a 'safe seat'? That might explain why s/he doesn't feel the need to bother with 'surgeries'.
The previous MP was Andrew McKay the biggest expenses cheat who in the 27 years he was MP for Bracknell Forest never held a surgery .His successor carries on this tradition .
Where I live now I have not bothered to register it is also cast iron Tory .
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