Douglas Alexander MP

Labour MP for Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Useful Links

• Directgovkids is a site for young people only. The site contains games, acitivities and other fun ways to learn about the Government.
• Scottish Parliament information on the business of the Scottish Parliament
• Being Heard is a brand new website from The Hansard Society that was designed by young people for young people.
• need2know - whatever you need2know about health, the law, relationships....
• British Youth Council - The British Youth Council (BYC) is a national youth council for young people under 26. It encourages young peopleto bring about change on issues of their concern by taking collective action.
• UK Youth Parliament - Aims to give young people between 11 and 18 a voice to be heard by all local and national government and anyone who provides services.
• Explore Parliament - an excellent source of information for all ages. Includes fact sheets and games.
• House of Commons Information Office - Factsheets - a useful page if you are studying Politics. More than 50 different factsheets about the House of Commons are available for download.
• Young People's Gateway - section of DfES websitye for young people
• Trade Union Congress - The Trade Union Congress (TUC) is an organization that brings British unions together to campaign for common policies and represent the interests of British workers.
• Connexions - Connexions is a government organisation that offers quick access to information and advice on a wide range of topics.
• Renfrewshire Council will tell you all you need to know about your local council.
• Fair Trade this site is set up by the Fair Trade Foundation to provide information on fair trade products, events and ways to support fair trade.

Please let me know about any other links you think should appear here.