What does the cryptic crossword clue "One raising issue about letters backing the legislators (10)" mean?

The definition is "legislators". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). LIAM (synonym="rev of MAIL, letters") in PARENT (synonym="one raising issue or offspring or children") = PARLIAMENT The answer is PARLIAMENT.

One raising issue about letters backing the legislators (10)

Guardian Cryptic #25714 | 20 Across | 2012-08-14 flower

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