Special Investigation - A Guide to Being an MP in the UK
Joan Ruddock MP
by Louise (10)

Pupils from St Saviour's Primary School interview Joan Ruddock MP What is your name? Joan Ruddock What do you do? I'm a Member of Parliament How long have you been an MP? 12 Years If you weren't an MP, what would you most like to do? Cello player What different kinds of work have you done in your life? I've worked with homeless people What do you most enjoy about your job? Working with people Where do you spend most of your week? In the House of Commons What car do you drive? Ford Mondeo How much do you think technology is improving education and life in schools? A great deal What is your favourite leisure pursuit? Gardening Where would you spend your ideal holiday? Italy What is your favourite food? Fruit, especially raspberries What would you like to see changed in the Millennium? Poverty What will you be doing to celebrate the Millennium? Watching the display on the banks of the Thames Whats your favourite TV programme? Ground Force Which TV news programme do you watch? Newsnight Which radio news programme do you listen to? Radio 4 Today Programme What kind of music do you most like to listen to? Classical What was your worst subject at school? History What was your best school memory? Great teachers Did you have a nickname at school? No Do you speak a second language? French Which person in history do you think made the most significant contribution? Charles Darwin Which newspaper do you read? Guardian, Independent, Observer, South London Press Mercury, Newshopper