a member of the House of Commons of Great Britain who is not a
party leader. (Local government) A Councillor who is not a
member of a Council's decision-making Executive. Backbenchers
vote on their local authority's policy framework and sit on
scrutiny committees, as well representing their constituents. A
Member of Parliament who is not a Minister and holds no special
office (such as President or Speaker); the name is used because
such Members sit on the benches at the back of the House. a
Member of Parliament who does not hold a leadership position in
his or her party an MP or provincial MLA seldom involved in
party planning or policy creation, but who might sit on
committees A Member of Parliament or of the Legislative Assembly
who does not hold a Cabinet position. A Member who is not a
minister of the Crown, a Parliamentary Secretary, a House
Leader, a Whip, or an Opposition critic. A member of Parliament
without special ministerial duties. A Member of Parliament who
is not a Minister or holder of any spe