Parliamentry Controls

Question 1

Enabling/parent act

Answer 1

Parliament has initial control and sets out limitations for del leg saying which ministers can use it, Parliament can repeal acts and check them at any time to ensure its efficient.

Question 2

Negative resolution

Answer 2

Most statutory interpretation is subject to this unless it is rejected by parliament within 40 days, then it will become law, if minister in charge decides this detail needs to be added they will lose 10 days.

Question 3

Affirmative resolution

Answer 3

A smaller number of statutory interpretation are subject to this, si can not become law without being specific approved by parl, requirements for this are in the enabling act.

Question 4

Super affirmative resolution

Answer 4

Only for del leg created to remove burden under legislation reform act, it gives parl/ mins greater power to amend acts which is normally only allowed under parliamentary sovereignty.

Question 5

Questionning ministers

Answer 5

Ministers can be questioned about their department and regulations.

Question 6

Joint select committees

Answer 6

Made up of members from lords and commons who draw attention to flaws in the si, they can’t stop it becoming law they just report back.