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Assess the effectiveness of Parliaments Scrutiny of Government Scrutiny of the work of the executive is possibly the most effective area of the House of Commons business, in the sense that it focuses on the politically sensitive aspect of policy implementation rather than policy initiation. The scrutiny of government takes two main forms. One is the spontaneous contemporary examination through questions to ministers, and the other is the procedural investigation of administrative activity through departmental select committees. Select committees are the more effective check on policy, or have most influence because they traditionally operate on a non-partisan ground from a parliamentary prospective. Scrutiny and control of the executive can also be carried out in other areas such as:> Her Majesty's opposition> Opposition Days> Backbenchers Rebellions> The Ombudsman (The Ombudsman or Parliamentary Commissioner for administration is appointed by the Prime minister. His job is to seek redress of grievances for...

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