Trips undertaken by Commonwealth Parliamentary Association since 2019 (FOI)

Produced by the Freedom of Information office
Authored by Government of Jersey on behalf of the States Greffe and published on 19 July 2024.
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​​Request

A

Please confirm the number of trips undertaken on Commonwealth Parliamentary Association business since 1 January 2019.

B

Please advise the destinations travelled to and what was on the agendas for these trips.

C

Please provide a breakdown of the cost per trip for accommodation, travel and expenses.

D

Please explain how value for money is measured from these trips.

E

Please confirm how much Jersey pays for its annual membership to the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association.

Response

A

A total of 22 events have been attended in relation to Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) business or training since 1 January 2019. 

B and C

The information requested in B and C is provided within the attached table. 

CPA Event details.pdf​

• The hyperlinked information within the event column of the table provides a link to the publicly available information relating to each event. The agenda items and areas discussed will be detailed therein;
• Members also attended a number of Virtual courses during the period of the request, all of which were supported by the CPA.

* CPA UK Bespoke Programme for newly-elected Members – a bespoke programme delivered by CPA, including the following sessions –

• Tour of the UK Parliament
• The Opportunities and Challenges of being an MP
• Observing Prime Minister’s Questions in the House of Commons
• Meeting the Channel Islands APPG
• Balancing Responsibilities
• Making an impact as a parliamentarian
• Observing the House of Lords
• Questioning and debating strategies
• Visiting the UK Parliament Education Centre
• Constituency visit.
  

D

After each Seminar or Conference, Members are asked by the Executive Committee to complete a feedback form providing insight into learning gained. Particular items may be shared more widely with all States Members. There is also an opportunity to present to all Members at the CPA Jersey Annual General Meeting.

E

The subscription for Jersey’s membership of the CPA for 2024 was £33,208.

This response has been issued on behalf of the States Greffe. The States Greffe is responsible for the information held by (and on behalf of) both itself and the States Assembly.  Neither the States Assembly nor the States Greffe form part of the Government of Jersey and the Government was not involved either in the examination and retrieval of any information required for this response, nor in the drafting of the response itself.​