Why do MPs ask questions?

Why do MPs ask questions?

This page requires the latest version of the Flash plugin and JavaScript to be enabled. You can download the latest version of Flash for free from adobe.com/go/getflashplayer

 

Lembit Opik MP explains why MPs grill government ministers at question time

Question time is a chance for the opposition and all backbench MPs to ask ministers what's going on in government departments. But what are MPs trying to achieve?

 

Watch more videos

'Sticking to the rules, sticking to the facts'
Frank Doran MP on the 'important thing' about parliamentary questions.

'Catching the Speaker's eye'
John Bercow, Speaker of the House of Commons, on how MPs ask questions.

 

About this interview

Twelve MPs were interviewed to appear in MP For A Week, our online game designed to support the teaching of citizenship and political literacy.

See all the interview clips