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SCRUTINY OF THE EXECUTIVE

SCRUTINY OF THE EXECUTIVE. Introduction and Scope of the Lecture What is ‘scrutiny?’ Relevance of doctrine of separation of powers. SCRUTINY OF THE EXECUTIVE. Three specific methods of scrutiny will be considered. 1. Debates 2. Parliamentary Questions 3 Select Committees.

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SCRUTINY OF THE EXECUTIVE

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  1. SCRUTINY OF THE EXECUTIVE Introduction and Scope of the Lecture What is ‘scrutiny?’ Relevance of doctrine of separation of powers.

  2. SCRUTINY OF THE EXECUTIVE • Three specific methods of scrutiny will be considered. • 1. Debates • 2. Parliamentary Questions • 3 Select Committees

  3. SCRUTINY OF THE EXECUTIVE • 1. Debates • Early Day Motions • Adjournment Debates • Opposition Days • The Reply to the Queen’s Speech

  4. SCRUTINY OF THE EXECUTIVE • Government Debates • Westminster Hall • Limitations on Debate as a method of scrutiny.

  5. SCRUTINY OF THE EXECUTIVE • 2. Parliamentary Questions • Two types, oral and written. • (a) Oral Questions • Purpose and timing • Restrictions on subject-matter. The ‘open’ question.

  6. SCRUTINY OF THE EXECUTIVE • Limitations of Questions • Note the words of one former Head of the Civil Service. “[a] Minister, by judicious presentation and omission may give an impression to Parliament which is not the impression which would be formed if someone had all the evidence.” • Written Questions 

  7. SCRUTINY OF THE EXECUTIVE • 3. Select Committees • ‘Ad hoc’ committees • Departmentally-Related Select Committees • Limits and Successes

  8. SCRUTINY OF THE EXECUTIVE • Next Step Agencies and Accountability • Possible Dilution of Effectiveness of the House of Commons? • Conclusion.

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