Understanding Elain Simpson and Hansard

Elaine Simpson, an expert in government publications, shares her passion for the suffragette movement and guides viewers on how to find parliamentary papers. She highlights the importance of Hansard and discusses the Cat and Mouse Act. Elaine also provides insights into accessing digital archives for historical research.

What is Elain Simpson's area of expertise?

• Environmental science

• Government publications

• Art history

• Medical research

Why is Elain Simpson passionate about the suffragette movement?

• She wrote a book about it

• Her relative was involved in it

• She participated in modern protests

• She studied it in college

What is Hansard?

• A famous British museum

• A collection of historical novels

• A verbatim report of parliamentary proceedings

• A type of government grant

What advice does Elain give if you can't find what you're looking for in the index?

• Search online databases

• Consult a different library

• Give up and try another day

• Use a different search term or ask for help

What was the purpose of the Cat and Mouse Act of 1913?

• To grant suffragettes immunity from arrest

• To ban force-feeding

• To temporarily release prisoners for health reasons

• To allow women to vote

What was a consequence of the Cat and Mouse Act for suffragettes?

• They were granted full pardons

• They were released and re-arrested

• They were force-fed in prison

• They were given the right to vote

What does Elain find enlightening about Hansard?

• It contains only statistical data

• It offers fictional accounts of events

• It captures MPs' true thoughts and feelings

• It provides a historian's perspective

What resource does the NLS subscribe to for accessing historical parliamentary papers?

• The Proquest Chadwick House of Commons database

• The National Archives of Scotland

• The British Museum Archives

• The Royal Library Collection

Who can access the Proquest Chadwick House of Commons database?

• Students of history

• Only government officials

• Registered readers living in Scotland

• Anyone with internet access

Why does Elain find parliamentary papers fascinating?

• They capture history as it happens

• They provide a historian's view

• They are easy to find

• They are always accurate