how effective are backbenchers Flashcards
yes
oral questions can eause the profile
of an issue or causing the media to pick up on it
yes
there have been successful private members bills passed
such as the live music act 2012
yes
reforms to select committees have made them more
independent and therefore more able to scrutinise the gov effectively
select committee reports routinley make headlines
yes
the back bench business committee and petitions committee
have power over the agenda of parliament on some days
no
when a gov has a clear majorty there is
little that a backbencher can do to have an impact on the government
no
paty whips can enforce
party dicsipline and prevent backbench rebellions
no
select committess cannot enforce
their reports
no
mps can take part in oral questions
but pmqs especially can be mostly theatre
no
the gov does not have to send the abinet
minster to answer urgent questions it can send junior minsters
