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21-08-2009, 02:40 PM
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Houses of Parliament

We are off to London tomorrow, have booked a tour around the Houses of Parliament which I hope will be interesting. I really would like to sit in the Speakers chair in the House of Commons and shout out "Order! Order!"

Has anyone else done the tour?
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21-08-2009, 02:45 PM
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I haven't done an official tour but there was a time when my daughter thought she wanted to be a political journalist and we met out MP at the HoP and he gave us a 'private tour' if you like. We saw (among other bits i've forgotten, I'm sure) their private offices, the tea rooms and the Chamber.
Bet you will be amazed at how small it (The Chamber) is, especially compared with the lobby where you'll probably assemble, and Westminster Hall. And I bet you get to hear the origin of the phrase "It's in the bag"

Have a great day
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21-08-2009, 03:07 PM
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Lol I can just imagine you doing that too Mags

Never been so hope you take plenty of pics! Have a great time
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21-08-2009, 03:31 PM
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Lol I can just imagine you doing that too Mags

Never been so hope you take plenty of pics! Have a great time
I'm not sure if you are allowed to take photos inside, Azz I hope we'll be allowed a few though....
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21-08-2009, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by dinahsmum ->
I haven't done an official tour but there was a time when my daughter thought she wanted to be a political journalist and we met out MP at the HoP and he gave us a 'private tour' if you like. We saw (among other bits i've forgotten, I'm sure) their private offices, the tea rooms and the Chamber.
Bet you will be amazed at how small it (The Chamber) is, especially compared with the lobby where you'll probably assemble, and Westminster Hall. And I bet you get to hear the origin of the phrase "It's in the bag"

Have a great day
I'll be listening intently now to hear the origin of "It's in the bag", DM
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21-08-2009, 08:47 PM
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I've never been.....Hope you have a great time x
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21-08-2009, 10:09 PM
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Have a great time Mags....If you sit in the speakers chair you have to wear the wig!
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21-08-2009, 10:15 PM
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Never been in the Houses of Parliament-hope you enjoy it
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21-08-2009, 10:32 PM
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Have a great time Mags....If you sit in the speakers chair you have to wear the wig!
that might be an improvement Moli!
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that might be an improvement Moli!
That I would love to see
 
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