ACCESS TO PARLIAMENT

 

The Foreign Press Association has long been responsible for facilitating access for foreign journalists to the Press Gallery at the House of Commons. For those requiring Parliamentary access – for example, to watch Prime Minister’s Questions or a specific debate – the following procedure should be observed:

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Requests for tickets on specific dates should be e-mailed as soon as possible to the FPA briefings@fpalondon.org. 

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IMPORTANT:

When requesting tickets for a specific date please give your

• Name

• Organisation

• FPA Card Number

• Position

• Mobile number and email address

 

As required by the House of Commons security regulations, visitors to Parliament must be accompanied by a pass holder and therefore you will not be able to reach the Commons Press Gallery unaccompanied.

 

If a ticket is organised for you, you will be met and escorted to a seat in the Press Gallery.

Please note: jeans are not allowed and gentlemen need a jacket to be able to access the Press Gallery.

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Separate arrangements are applicable for access to the House of Lords.

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A limited number of permanent passes are available for those based in the UK on a long-term basis and who need to make regular use of access to Parliament. Such passes are designed for those journalists required by their outlet to cover the UK Parliament and political scene on a regular basis. Passes are issued by the Parliamentary authorities and not by the Parliamentary Press Gallery.

Details of how to apply and the procedures involved can be obtained from the FPA.

 

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• Should you have any queries concerning access to Parliament please contact the FPA, briefings@fpalondon.org.

• For questions about Parliament itself please contact the Parliamentary Information Helpline, tel. 020-72194272, email hcinfo@parliament.uk.

• To arrange interviews with Members of Parliament please contact them direct via the Parliamentary switchboard, 020-72193000.