Would you like to see what happens in the House of Commons?
Read this visitor's guide and
answer the questions below.
answer the questions below.
1. Who can view from the public galleries in both the House of Commons and the House of Lords and how much does it cost?
2. What does 'sitting' mean in the second paragraph?
3. When is the viewing gallery not open?
4. When is the busiest time in both houses?
5. How do you get 'free tickets' for Prime Minister's Question Time?
6. Where do members of the public wait in line?
7. Which other building holds the debates?
8. Where must you queue to attend the Lords' debates?
Extra questions:
A) Have you ever attended a meeting or debate in your home town or city?
B) Which topics do people to discuss in these meetings?
C) Why would someone choose to view a debate?
D) Should debates be free to everyone who wants to see them? Why or why not?
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2. What does 'sitting' mean in the second paragraph?
3. When is the viewing gallery not open?
4. When is the busiest time in both houses?
5. How do you get 'free tickets' for Prime Minister's Question Time?
6. Where do members of the public wait in line?
7. Which other building holds the debates?
8. Where must you queue to attend the Lords' debates?
Extra questions:
A) Have you ever attended a meeting or debate in your home town or city?
B) Which topics do people to discuss in these meetings?
C) Why would someone choose to view a debate?
D) Should debates be free to everyone who wants to see them? Why or why not?
For more information about the British Parliament go here:
Send your comments to [email protected]