Parliamentary scrutiny Flashcards
(10 cards)
what were the Wright Reforms 2010?
Gordon Browns introduction which sought to limit the exec and make accountable to parliament
what did the wright reforms introduce?
Backbench Buisness Committee (BBBC) and e-petition committee
what did the BBBC do?
chose topics of debates for 35 days each parliamentary session
give two examples of the BBBC being effective
2023 - held debate on future of NHS (funding)
2023 - held debate in relation to suicide prevention e-petition
how are backbenchers powerful?
Rebellions, committees, PMBs
What are examples of backbench rebellions?
Theresa May defeated 33 times with minority gov
Johnson defeated 4 times with majority gov
What was Theresa Mays biggest lost which was the biggest defeat in history?
Defeat over Brexit Withdrawal Agreement (432-202)
Who questioned amber rudd over the windrush scandal?
Yvette cooper
what is an elected dictatorship?
where the gov can force its buisness through parliament with little difficulty
How is there an elected dictatorship?
-gov controls legislative agenda
-S.C can’t strike down parliament laws
-FPTP produces strong govs
