Experts questioned on the new Lords' Legislative Process inquiry
2 November 2016
The Constitution Committee opens its inquiry into the legislative process on Wednesday 2 November with evidence from Dr Ruth Fox of the Hansard Society and Sir Richard Mottram of the Better Government Initiative.
- Parliament TV: The Legislative Process inquiry
- Inquiry: The Legislative Process
- Select Committee on the Constitution
Witnesses
Wednesday 2 November in Committee Room 1, Palace of Westminster
At 10.30am
- Dr Ruth Fox, Hansard Society
- Sir Richard Mottram, Better Government Initiative
Possible questions
Possible questions the Committee may put to the witnesses include:
- Why legislation? What thought is given to whether legislation is necessary, or the most appropriate method by which policy can be implemented?
- What are the key stages or factors which determine whether a law is well drafted or not?
- To what extent, and how effectively, are the public and stakeholders involved in the legislative process?
Further information
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