Role of Legislative (HoC) Flashcards
PMQT point example
On the 22nd June 2022 John Lamont asked about the expansion of the borders railway through Hawick and Carlisle.
PMQT rebuttal example
Around 300 mp’s apply each week but only 15 are selected.
Voting point example.
In 2015 the UK gov were forced to cancel a vote proposing to relax the fox hunting ban in England and wales after it became clear they would’ve lost when the SNP announced they’d vote against it.
Voting rebuttal example
In 2015 the Gov won a vote to launch air strikes against Islamic State terrorists in Syria- a 3 line whip was issued by the PM for this.
Private members bill point example
In 2017 Dr Eilidh Whitefors got a private members bill
Assed on preventing and combating violence against women.
Private members bill rebuttal example
In 2015 only 20 private members bills were put forward.