Ways MPs Can Scrutinise The Government Flashcards
What are the 4 paras
PMQ
Select committtees
Voting
Debates
When and how long is PMQ
Wednesday at 12 for 30 mins
What question was asked at PMQ
Kier Stamer asked the PM about scrapping of house building targets on the 7th of December 2022
What is the furthermore/however for PMQ
MPs can also ask questions but they must be drawn out of a ballot which over 300 MPs enter every week
Example of PMQ being ineffective
Government sends out pre prepared questions to the chosen concervative MPs in order to make the PM look good rather then scrutinising them
How many committees and what do they do
19 committees that reflect departments and scrutinise the work of all major gov departments
How many MPs in each committees
11
Example of good committee work and what committee
Suella Bravermen, the Home Secretary, was held to account on lack of safe and legal routes for migrants, at the home affairs committee
What is bad about committees
Representation is only in proportion of the number of MPs each party have in the House of Commons
Why is majority bad for committees
Majority in committees as well.
MPs will be reluctant to expose any malpractice done by their party
Example for voting - good
In 2019 the House of Commons voted against the PMs Brexit deal, even with a majority
However for voting
Party whips
Who is the current Tory party whip
Simon hart
Why are debated good
Gives MPs a chance to raise concerns or interests to help their constituency
When and how long is each debate
End of each day of business for 30 mins
