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Claire Ward MP on choosing witnesses for an inquiry
Select committees often check the work of government departments. Whatever the topic of investigation, these committees can call ministers, experts and people affected to give evidence.
'My strength comes from my party' Cheryl Gillan MP explains why political parties are important for MPs.
Keeping your political party happy Adam Afriyie MP on what political parties expect of MPs.
Twelve MPs were interviewed to appear in MP For A Week, our online game designed to support the teaching of citizenship and political literacy.
See all the interview clips