committees Flashcards
1
Q
What is the role of public bill committees?
A
ad hoc (temporary) for bills
2
Q
What is the role of select committees?
A
- 1979
- Monitor government departments and major projects
- usually around 11 in a committee
3
Q
What are the five major Lord select committees?
A
- constitution
- economy
- science and tech
- EU
- communications
4
Q
What is an example linked to the liaison committee?
A
2019 - Bojo criticised for not meeting with liaison committee
5
Q
How Many questions are asked by question time in a parliament rotation?
A
35,000
6
Q
What are the three functions of the opposition?
A
- oppose government
- support the government when needed
- provide an alternate government
