AS Politics - How effectively does parliament scrutinise the executive

OUTLINE PLAN

INTRO - definition of parliament
Explanation of parliamentary government and parliament's scrutiny function

1. SCRUTINY OF GOVERNMENT LEGISLATION
* How it works - second reading, committee stage, report stage, third reading, ping pong
* Limits to effectiveness:
a. Government's majority - can force legislation through HoC
b. Parliament Act - can override HoL
c. Government majority on Public Bill Committees
* Counter-arguments to these limitations:
a. Government does not always have a majority
b. Backbench rebellions increasingly common
c. THREAT of rebellion also influences government
d. HoL role remains significant

2. Question Time
* How it works/ strengths
* Limitations - punch and judy politics/ planted questions

3. Select Committees
* How they work
* Limitations:
a. Government majority on SCs
b. Government does not have to implement recommendations
c. No power to subpoena witnesses or documents
* Counter-arguments to these limitations:
a. Government does not always have a majority
b. More independent now members elected
c. Political pressure - non-attendance politically unfeasible
d. 40% of recommendations implemented
e. Influence shaping the media narrative on issues

CONCLUSION
* Effective scrutiny of domestic policy (esp through SCs) and even influence through legislative role
* Less effective scrutiny on foreign policy due to secrecy and royal prerogative.

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