The Parliamentary Archives welcomes the opportunity to promote its records in the press and on film, television and radio. If you work in the press or media and need further information about facilities and fees, please read the documents below.
Terms and Conditions for Media Use of the Archives (
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Details of the terms and conditions, the relevant fees, and the application form for filming or recording in the archive. Please read this carefully before sending us the application form.
Please note as of February 2012 it is no longer possible for us to request onsite parking. Film crews with vehicles should use the NCP car park on Abingdon Green.
Licence agreement for broadcasting ( PDF 130 KB)
Details of licensing of images for broadcast, along with details of fees and an application form.
If you have read the above, then please complete the relevant application form/s. Electronic versions can be emailed to us at archives@parliament.uk. Printed versions can be posted to us - signed - at the Parliamentary Archives, Houses of Parliament, London, SW1A 0PW, United Kingdom. Alternatively they may be faxed to +44 (0)20 7219 2570.
If you have an query which is not covered by the above documents, or an urgent request to record a news story, please contact us on archives@parliament.uk or +44 (0)207 219 3074.
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Identify the records you want to research, film, or have copied
Image Copying Costs
If you need a scan or copy of a record for media use, see our range of services and fees
The Parliamentary Archives can only assist with media requests relating to the Archives. For press enquiries or filming elsewhere in the House of Lords, please contact the House of Lords Media Office.
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