Parliament Can Hold The Gov To Account

Question 1

FMQs

Answer 1

P: Can be held to account through FMQs

E: Labour MSP Carol Mochan 2024 asked about sex health. FM responded £1.7m in funding

R: however not all MSPs are satisfied with their answer.

E: 2023 Douglas Ross asked about police, FM dodged the question. Called the FM sly and sleekit

Question 2

Gov can be held to account through the committee system

Answer 2

P: committees are established to hold the gov to account.

E: 2023 fin and public admin committee criticised Circular Economy Bill.

R: however committee membership is allocated based on party size.

E: for example SNP convership over health, social care, sport and Europe committee.

Question 3

Can be held to account through private member bills

Answer 3

P: private member bills can hold the government to account.

E: for example Green MSP Gillian Mckay bill to establish buffer zones near abortion providers.

R: however most PMBs are shot down.

R: for example green MP Caroline Lucas bill to alter UKs electoral system did not gain conservative support.