Government departments
When a Member of Parliament I was able to help with all matters for which Parliament or central government is responsible.
When a constituent writes to their MP, they may then write to the relevant department or official or the minister involved. More information about the areas that government departments cover is provided below:
Department for Culture, Media and Sport - Tel: 020 7211 6000
Responsible for Government policy on culture, the arts, media, gambling, the national lottery, sport and the Olympics.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office - Tel: 020 7008 1500
Responsible for Government policy on foreign affairs and diplomacy. The Foreign Office is also responsible for Consular services, travel advice and sanctions implemented by the UK.
Home Office - Tel: 020 7035 4745
Responsible for Government policy on crime, the police, counter terrorism, alcohol, drugs, immigration and passports.
Ministry of Defence - Tel: 020 7218 9000
Responsible for Government policy on all defence issues.
Department for Education - Tel: 0370 000 2288
Responsible for Government policy on schools in England, children, young people, families, education and training for 16 to 19 year olds, school standards and teacher training.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Tel: 03459 335577 (UK only) +44 20 7238 6951 (outside UK)
Responsible for Government policy on the natural environment, food, farming, fisheries, animal health and welfare, rural communities and environmental protection.
Department of Health - Tel: 020 7210 4850
Responsible for Government policy on Health and provides strategic leadership for public health, the NHS and social care in England.
Department for International Development - Tel: 020 7023 0000
Responsible for Government policy on international development and foreign aid.
Ministry of Justice - Tel: 020 3334 3555
Responsible for Government policy on the Courts, the Probation Service and Prisons.
Department for Transport - Tel: 0300 330 3000
Responsible for Government policy on aviation, roads, rail and shipping
Her Majesty's Treasury - Tel: 020 7270 5000
Responsible for Government policy on economics, finance and taxation
Department for Work and Pensions
Responsible for Government policy on welfare and pension policy, including pensions, the child support agency and job centres.
Department for Communities and Local Government - Tel: 0303 444 0000
Responsible for building regulations, community cohesion, decentralisation, fire services and resilience, housing, local government, planning, race equality, the Thames Gateway and urban regeneration.