Estfeld pupils wise up about Westminster

30 January 2006

Pupils from Estfeld School held their own Question Time when they quizzed MP Caroline Flint on the role of a Member of Parliament this week.

Ms Flint answered questions for 45 minutes before having a tour of the school with Headteacher Trevor Atkinson.

Ms Flint was asked some challenging questions, including: "Is Tony Blair a nice man?" and "Why when we watch the regional news on TV is it all about Scunthorpe and Hull?"

Said Ms Flint: "Estfeld School always makes me feel welcome and the children asked some great questions. MPs are very fortunate that Parliament has a marvellous Education Unit, so I was able to bring some booklets and posters about Parliament suitable for primary school pupils. It is even better when schools bring children to Westminster, so I can play host for a day."

If your school would like booklets or posters from the Wise up about Parliament series, please contact Caroline Flint on 366778.