Pupils and teachers from Lyminster Primary School in Littlehampton came to the Houses of Parliament as part of Parliament’s education programme. They had a tour of the building, including inside the chamber of the House of Commons.

After the tour they met their local MP, Nick Gibb in the eleventh century Westminster Hall.

Nick Gibb said, “I’m so pleased that Lyminster Primary School was able to arrange this visit to Parliament. It’s very important that children understand how the two Houses of Parliament work.

“I had an interesting conversation with the pupils at the end of their tour. Questions ranged from: why did you want to be an MP to have you met the King.”

Photo: pupils from Lyminster Primary school with Nick Gibb MP in Westminster Hall.