Parliament plays an essential role in the way the UK is governed.  It is where politicians meet to examine and challenge the work of the Government, to debate and to pass laws.

• Find out more about UK Parliament. This website explains how parliament works and allows you to find your MP
• Direct Gov provides links to a range of Government information and services.  You can also book a driving test, tax your car, renew your passport, find out about child safety, parental leave, special educational needs and lots more. 
• Number-10's ‘Guide to Government’ includes an introduction to what each Government department does, who their ministers are and their responsibilities.

Member of Parliament (MP)

Ashford, Tenterden and the surrounding villages are represented in Parliament by Damian Green MP. 

Ashford Constituency

Damian Green MP
House of Commons
London SW1A 0AA
Tel: 020 7219 3911
Fax: 020 7219 0904

Or

Damian Green MP
Constituency Office
Hardy House
Bethersden TN26 3AG
Tel: 01233 820454
Fax: 01233 820111

South East Region - Members of the European Parliament (MEPs)

In Europe, Ashford's interests are represented by the 10 MEPs of the South East European Parliamentary Constituency.  Information to help you decide who to contact and how to get in touch can be found on the UK Office of the European Parliament.

Central Government Department Websites

• Prime Minister's Strategy Unit
• The Queen's Award for Enterprise
• Cabinet Office
• Department for Communities and Local Government
• Department for Culture, Media and Sport
• Department for Children, Schools and Families
• Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills
• Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Department of Health
• Department for International Development
• Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
• Department for Transport
• Foreign and Commonwealth Office
• HM Treasury
• Home Office
• Ministry of Justice
• Ministry of Defence
• Office of the Leader of the House of Commons
• Privy Council Office
• Department for Work and Pensions
• UK Resilience
• Better Regulaton Executive
• The British Monarchy
• The United Kingdom Parliament
• Info4Local
• Directgov
• European Union site
• E-Government Unit
• Stationery Office Official Documents
• Her Majesty's Stationery Office
• Government Legal Service
• Criminal Justice System
• UK Trade & Investment
• Health Protection Agency
• Preparing for Emergencies
• South East England Regional Assembly
• Government Offices for the South East (GOSE)