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QP Briefing Notes used for Q&As
In the above video, the opposition member uses briefing notes for both questions she asks. The government member uses notes only when responding to the supplementary (second) question. Do notes affect the MPs' performances in the House of Commons?
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DON’T Tell Decision Makers What To Do

A common mistake when writing for Ministers is to use “imperative” rather than “suggestive” or “conditional” language. For example:

DON’T SAY the government must do x; DO SAY the government might consider X.
DON’T SAY it is imperative the Minister consider or do x; DO SAY it is important that consideration be given to x.
DON’T SAY the government should do; DO SAY the government could do.

Remember, we don’t tell decision makers what to do. We analyse, provide options and make recommendations for consideration.

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