Role of MP

Question 1

What is representation by an MP?

Answer 1

MPs represent the views of constituents in their constituency and ensure that views of the whole country are heard to help decision making.

Question 2

What is an example of representation?

Answer 2

Inverness MP Angus MacDonald represents his constituents by voting in Parliament, he also campaigns to fund the NHS and duel the A9

Question 3

What is a committee?

Answer 3

Committees can be very effective as these monitor the performance of departments within the government and ensures they are doing what they said they would.

Question 4

What is an example of a committee?

Answer 4

Angus MacDonald is apart of the Scottish Affairs Committee and prioritising net zero promises.

Question 5

What is holding the government to account?

Answer 5

MPs have the opportunity to question Government Ministers directly about their decisions and policies. MPs can even ask the PM every Wednesday at noon.

Question 6

What is an example of holding government to account?

Answer 6

LOTO Kemi Badenoch MP gets to ask 6 questions weekly, and often challenges Starmer on stuff like the Winter Fuel Payment.