WriteToThem doesn’t just cover MPs. In 2008, WriteToThem users sent a total of 183,493 messages to their elected (and unelected) representatives, including 89,014 to local councillors, MEPs, Lords, and members of regional assemblies.

Which elected body* had the most responsive members in 2008?
(* and the House of Lords)

Rank	Elected body	Response rate (in 2 to 3 weeks) *	People writing for first time †	Messages sent
1.	Welsh Assembly Members	68% (298 out of 438)	63% (251 out of 399)	2,124
2.	Members of the Scottish Parliament	67% (750 out of 1,122)	62% (637 out of 1,027)	6,489
3.	House of Commons	60% (35,411 out of 58,732)	50% (27,012 out of 53,527)	94,479
4.	Northern Ireland Assembly Members	58% (116 out of 200)	64% (119 out of 185)	2,284
5.	Councillors	55% (3,288 out of 5,950)	65% (3,411 out of 5,260)	32,880
6.	London Assembly Members	50% (155 out of 310)	60% (164 out of 272)	5,518
7.	Members of the European Parliament	46% (430 out of 939)	44% (363 out of 822)	32,433
8.	House of Lords	33% (894 out of 2,715)	45% (1,038 out of 2,308)	7,286
	Total / average	59% (41,342 out of 70,406)	52% (32,995 out of 63,800)	183,493

* Measured by survey of all users, asking 2 to 3 weeks after sending the message if they have got a response yet.
† Measured by survey of all users, asking if this is the first time they have written to an elected representative of any kind.