The work of select committees. (Edexcel A-Level Politics): Quizzes
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12 questions from this quiz
How long do select committee meetings typically last?
How long do select committee meetings typically last?
45 minutes to an hour
What percentage of select committee recommendations are implemented by the government?
What percentage of select committee recommendations are implemented by the government?
40%
In which year were microbeads banned following a select committee report?
In which year were microbeads banned following a select committee report?
2018
Which Home Secretary resigned in 2018 over the Windrush scandal?
Which Home Secretary resigned in 2018 over the Windrush scandal?
Amber Rudd
Who prevented the MI5 head from attending a select committee in 2013?
Who prevented the MI5 head from attending a select committee in 2013?
Theresa May
What did the PAC's 2020 gambling inquiry lead to?
What did the PAC's 2020 gambling inquiry lead to?
Credit card ban on gambling sites
How many Conservative MPs are on the Defence Committee?
How many Conservative MPs are on the Defence Committee?
5
How many Conservative MPs are on the Foreign Affairs Committee?
How many Conservative MPs are on the Foreign Affairs Committee?
6
How often does the Liaison Committee call the Prime Minister to account?
How often does the Liaison Committee call the Prime Minister to account?
Twice a year
What power do select committees have regarding government officials?
What power do select committees have regarding government officials?
Power to demand answers
Which PM cancelled several Liaison Committee appearances?
Which PM cancelled several Liaison Committee appearances?
Boris Johnson
Is the government obliged to follow select committee recommendations?
Is the government obliged to follow select committee recommendations?
No, not obliged