Chapter 7- Reform Of The House Of Commons

Question 1

Carry over of legislature

Answer 1

Bills that fail to get through the legislative process in one parliamentary session can complete the process in the next, provided they pass in one calendar year

Question 2

Modernisation committee

Answer 2

Considers reform of the Commons- including changing working hours

Question 3

Liaison Committee

Answer 3

Since 2002 the PM has faced questions from this committee twice a year.

Question 4

Westminster Hall Sittings

Answer 4

Deal with non controversial issues- select committee efforts and motions chosen by BBBC

Question 5

Hearings on public appointments

Answer 5

Select committees have held preappointment hearings- for public appointments for 60 positions. No veto power

Question 6

Prelegislative scrutiny

Answer 6

More scrutiny of draft bills