Insider Groups

Question 1

point

Answer 1

Members of pressure groups can also join insider groups as a way to attempt to influence the Government.

Question 2

explain

Answer 2

This can be seen as an effective method as having the ‘ear of government’ gives insider groups a significant advantage and can allow them to influence policy from the inside in a way that suits their aims.

Question 3

example

Answer 3

For example, in meetings with the public health minister and the chief medical officer, the BMA voiced its strong support for the Government’s proposal to raise the smoking age by a year, every year, until it applies to the whole population, ultimately banning smoking entirely.

Question 4

rebuttal

Answer 4

However, having insider status is no guarantee of influence.

Question 5

rebuttal explain

Answer 5

The Government is under no obligation to listen to or act upon the demands of an insider group.

Question 6

rebuttal example

Answer 6

For example, the BMA has resorted to prolonged strike action in an attempt to improve junior doctor pay in England.

Question 7

link

Answer 7

Therefore, despite insider groups having the ‘ear of government, it is still mostly ineffective because the Government doesn’t have to act on your demands just because you are in an insider group.