2.3 The Legislative process

Question 1

Where do most Public Bills begin?

Answer 1

The House of Commons

Question 2

Which bills are more likely to be brought from the HOL?

Answer 2

Private Members’ Bills

Question 3

Briefly explain the Salisbury Convention

Answer 3

The Lords does not try to vote down at second or third reading, a Government Bill mentioned in an election manifesto

Question 4

What justification have some members of the HOL given for ignoring the Salisbury Convention since 2010

Answer 4

• If the government has a large majority
• The HOL can act as a de facto opposition
• Some debates are not manifesto policies e.g.. Brexit