Procedure Committee: Written Parliamentary Questions
Committee hears from witnesses
The Procedure Committee is conducting oral evidence sessions to examine how Written Parliamentary Questions (WPQs) work in the House of Commons. This is an inquiry into the procedures and practices governing how MPs submit questions to ministers and receive answers, looking at whether the current system is functioning effectively and meeting parliamentary and public expectations.
This affects parliamentary accountability and transparency. How WPQs operate directly impacts MPs' ability to scrutinise government, hold ministers to account, and obtain information for constituents. Changes to WPQ procedures could affect the speed, quality, and accessibility of government responses to parliamentary oversight.
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