What are Select Committees?

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Post by: Parliament Revealed 20/04/2018 0 comments 1997 views

This video discusses the nature and role of select committees, and their importance in the British political system.

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Select Committees are mirrors of the government, each scrutinising a specified ministry.
They have the power to question Ministers, experts, etc.
Select Committees then publish a report, and in so doing send recommendations to the Government.

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Teachers can use this video as an introductory tool for students, at the start of a lesson, or as a summary at the end.

The video provides a sound summary of main topic areas and covers key points, including:

The checks and balances system in the UK.
The role of scrutiny in the name of accountability that Select Committees afford.

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