Members of a political party, who consider themselves professional politicians
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Alter the general law of the land and affect public policy. They are mostly by the relevant government department
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These are bills brought by an individual MP or peer
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Brought by organisations outside of parliament such as companies or local authorities
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The idea that Parliament is meant to examine and debate the actions of the government. They should criticise when a mistake is made, expose errors and point out things that have not been done well. It publicises the actions of the government and air the v
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Non specialist committee set up to examine a specific bill. Usually big (16-50 members) and can take evidence from outside officials and experts. Party political
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Members have specialist knowledge as they serve for a long time and they scrutinise a particular government department. Smaller (11-16 members) and are more powerful- can hold hearings and collect evidence
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Created in 2002 and consists of chairs of all departmental select committees. Oversees the work of select committees but its main job is to hold the PM to account (has to appear before them twice a year) and could become more important with a small govern
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Main job is to give backbenchers more power in setting the agenda of the house
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Take place for half an hour each Wednesday where the PM must face questions by MPs
