Select committees

Question 1

What is a select committee?

Answer 1

A committee that scrutinise government work, usually a specific department. Hold government accountable whilst highlighting important issues, bring expertise.

Question 2

In 2014, what percentage of select committee recommendations were accepted?

Answer 2

40%

Question 3

In 2016, what did Amanda Spielman have to do with select committees?

Answer 3

she became head of Ofsted despite committee concerns over expertise.

Question 4

What are the 10 core tasks for select committees, according to liaison committee in 2012?

Answer 4

Examine strategy, Examine policy, Examine spending and performance, Scrutinise draft bills, Help consider bills and legislation, examine implementation of legislation, Scrutinise EU policy, Appointments, Support for the house, help public engagement

Question 5

Renowned individuals called to question be select committee?

Answer 5

Mike Ashley and Rupert Murdoch

Question 6

When did chairs start being elected in secret with AV?

Answer 6

2010

Question 7

How are select committees influenced by the state of government?

Answer 7

The majority in government reflects the members of select committees because more MPs from the majority government are appointed to select committees.

Question 8

“all members regularly attend their respective select committee meetings” True or false?

Answer 8

False, some members don’t attend regularly.

Question 9

“Ministers must always provide info and allow access to documents” True or false?

Answer 9

False, Ministers may not provide info and access to documents may be denied by related authority.