Her Majesty's Government consists of ministers responsible for the conduct of national affairs. The Queen alone appoints the Prime Minister and all other ministers are appointed by her on the Prime Minister's recommendation. Most ministers are members of the Commons, although the Government is also fully represented by ministers in the Lords.
St.Albans and District, and Central Government
Two Parliamentary constituencies fall within St. Albans and District; St.Albans, and Hitchin and Harpenden. Parliamentary elections are held on a date decided by the Prime Minister, it must be within 5 years of the last general election. The last general election was held on 5 May 2005.
The current Member of Parliament for St. Albans is Anne Main (Conservative) and for Hitchin and Harpenden is Peter Lilley (Conservative). (External Links open in a new window)
Parliament and Central Government
The Prime Minister presides over the Cabinet, is responsible for allocating functions among ministers and, at regular meetings with the Queen, informs her of the general business of the Government.
For more information on the Government, Government departments, and Members of Parliament visit the Direct Gov website
Also to find out more about the government, please visit the Parliament website or to find out more information about what the government does, you can go straight to the Understanding Parliament
Date of last review: 19 September 2008