The trick is, join their political party. Go to all the local fundraisers and then once they get to know your face. Ask your local MP over a beerSomething tells me you would get an answer straight away.
Although, sadly I know a deeply rooted member of the Labour party who seems to get his queries sorted out pretty quickly as he has taken this method (and might one day run for Council).. Seems the only way to get ahead is to join their "Old boys Network"