Evaluate The Veiw That Backbench Mps Are Effective In Parliament

Question 1

For: scrutinising government

Answer 1

During 2016 brexit debates, backbenchers played a key role in scrutinising gov handling of proscess
Engaging in debates and raising questions in hoc, pushing for greater transparency and more details

Question 2

Against: scrutinising government

Answer 2

The presence of whips hinders the ability of backbenchers to scrutinise government as they are forced to vote in favour of the party
2011 vote Iraq war inquiry was approved by 300mps and only 20 voted against
Their concerns were not adequately addressed due to whips

Question 3

For: legislation

Answer 3

Backbenchers are engaged with the legislative process and influence policies as their ability to propose debates is highly acknowledged
2010-2015 70+ debates were scheduled by backbench business committee, giving them the ability to discuss legislation

Question 4

Against: legislation

Answer 4

Backbenchers are not engaged with legislative process
2019-2020 session over 90% of bills introduced were sponsored by gov ministers while 3% were introduced by backbenchers

Question 5

For: representing constituents

Answer 5

Many backbenchers are in contact with their constituents as a way to effectively address their concerns and represent them in the hoc
In 2017 ge 44% of mps held surgeries to meet with constituents allowing them to effectively represent their local concerns directly in parliament

Question 6

Against: representing constituents

Answer 6

Backbenchers often face barriers in translating constituents concerns into action, hindering their ability to effectively represent
2015-2016 session over 60% mps failed to secure private member bills to be raised