Seeking to influence members of the House of Lords
This is particularly likely when the Lords are debating or revsing bills that have come up from the commons. The many financial benefits that organisations dealing with the housing of the elderly get are mainly due to an alliance of pressure groups (e.g. Help the Aged) persuading members of the House of Lords to make certain amendments to the Housing Finance Act, and then persuading the House of Commons to accept those ammendments.
Targeting Political Parties
Look at the number of pressure groups present at all major party conferences. Getting an issue onto a conference agenda, and possbily into a party's manifesto can be vital.
Targeting MEPs and the machinery of the EU
In areas such as agriculture and trade, where decisiona re made in Brussles, direct contact with the relevant Commission and MEPs can be very important. The decision making process in the EU is designed to be responsive to pressure groups.
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