The Parliament Podcast Channel show

The Parliament Podcast Channel

Summary: On this channel it will be possible to listen to a range of topics covering the work of Parliament. This channel includes interviews with Members of the Houses of Parliament and other experts on issues related to the work of Parliament. You can also find recordings about the history of Parliament including tours of the parliamentary estate.

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Podcasts:

 Election of a Speaker | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:7:00

Find out how the new Speaker of the House of Commons will be elected on the 22 June

 Private Members' Bills | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:15:00

Find out what a Private Members' Bill is and hear interviews with Members of Parliament about their experiences of introducing them.

 The science of short term thinking | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:30:00

In this podcast we look at how 'short term thinking' affects all aspects of our lives, from our own health right through to global issues like climate change.

 Tour of the Clock Tower and Big Ben | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:13:19

Listen to a tour of the famous Clock Tower - more popularly known as Big Ben - with John Steel, Clock Tower guide.

 The Ethics of Robotics | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:24:46

Could our children one day be taught by robots? Will robots soon be caring for the elderly? Worldwide, robotic technology is playing an increasing role in human lives in areas ranging from service to space exploration as well as in the military and law enforcement.

 Tour of the Commons | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:05:53

Listen to a tour of the House of Commons Chamber given by Sarah Polfreman a visitors assistant at the Houses of Parliament.

 Parliament's services for the public | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:06:06

John Pullinger, the Commons Librarian and Director General of Information Services, talks about the information services Parliament provides for the general public.

 The Budget | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:13:53

Every year the Chancellor of the Exchequer makes a major speech to the House of Commons on the state of the national finances and the Government's future plans for the economy. This statement is known as the Budget. In this recording listen to information about the history traditions and processes surrounding the Budget. Hear also about the experiences of the former Chancellor the Rt Hon Kenneth Clarke.

 Biofuels | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:29:38

Biofuels are a pressing topic for the UK parliament and have featured many times in parliamentary debate. In this pilot parliamentary podcast we find out what MPs, Peers and parliamentary researchers have to say and talk to leading figures from industry about what the future holds.

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