Description
This first book-length study of the socialisation of MPs uses questionnaire data gathered over two Parliaments (1992-97 and 1997-2001) to find out how MPs learn about, and what their attitudes are towards, their role as a Member of Parliament. It analyzes their participation in debates, the use of Parliamentary Questions and committee work.
Table of Contents
Foreword by Peter Riddell Changing Westminster The Role of the Member of Parliament Legislative Socialisation: Surveying the Landscape Functional Socialisation: A Steep Learning Curve Attitudinal Socialisation: Clones or Mavericks? Behavioural Socialisation: Making Choices Parliamentary Socialisation 2010 and Beyond Appendix A: Questionnaires Appendix B: Selected Questionnaire Responses Appendix C: The Parliamentary Activity of MPs Bibliography Index
