Committees

Question 1

Public bill committee

Answer 1

• Created on ad hoc basis emerging only when bill is put through parliament
• Strengths - Seek expert advice, democratic legitimacy
• Weaknesses - Whips have influence, could lead to partisanship

Question 2

Select committees

Answer 2

• To monitor major departments of government
• Strengths - lead community work and set agenda, chosen by secret ballot
• Weaknesses - the chairs only have a few formal powers, can be ignored

Question 3

Back Benchers Committee

Answer 3

• 2014-15 session: debate on humane slaughter of animals for food, improving cancer care, future of the BBC, Harvey’s Law

Question 4

Home affairs committee - Braverman

Answer 4

• Braverman questioned on emails sent from her private email to another MP on immigration 2022
• Braverman questioned on immigration policy by Tim Loughton - Tory MP 2022

Question 5

Privileges committee - Johnson

Answer 5

• Johnson about party gate 2022

Question 6

Home affairs committee - Rudd

Answer 6

• Amber Rudd wind rush scandal, questioned on emails about amount of immigrants being deported 2018

Question 7

Liaison committee - Johnson

Answer 7

• Avoided the meetings with them

Question 8

Public accounts committee

Answer 8

• 2010 – Investigation into the BBCs use of public funds (critical of the poor value for money and lack of accountability of the BBC)