Monday 12 January 2015

Kingswood Junior School students visit Parliament

Stephen Metcalfe, local MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock has today met with local schoolchildren in Parliament as part of their school trip to Westminster.

During their visit, the Kingswood Junior School pupils were treated to a Parliamentary tour, including a visit to the both chambers of the House of Commons and House of Lords, and were given lessons on the rich history of the Palace of Westminster.

The students were greeted by Stephen Metcalfe on arrival, who welcomed them and spoke to them about what it was like to work as a Member of Parliament.

Stephen Metcalfe later commented: “I was delighted to welcome the pupils from Kingswood to Parliament today. It was great to speak to them about my job as a Member of Parliament and discuss how important the Palace of Westminster is to the lives of the British people.”

“The Kingswood staff have done an excellent job with organising today’s trip for the pupils. I thank them for all of the work they have done for our local schoolchildren. They remain an invaluable part of our community”.