Scrutiny and accountability

PM 

Political theatre

Ministers raise a constituency matter

Not much time on the agenda 

Small majority- may be able to force government to take U turn.

2009- Lib- Dem defeat Conservatives- rare defeat.

MPs can raise a particular issue.

Business backbench committee- MPs have greater chance to influence policy.

Many poorly attended.

Created in 1979

Have more knowledge than relevant ministers.

Can scrutinise witnesses

Some witnesses reluctant to give evidence