4C Scottish Parliament Committees

Committees play a very important role in the Scottish Parliament by

• Checking the work of government ( Scrutinising)

• Carrying out debates in the debating chamber

• voting

Scottish Parliament Committees will each focus on a particular

• Devolved Power

• Reserved Power

The more MSPs a party has in the Scottish Parliament the more representation the party will have in committees

• True

• False

If a committee scrutinises a potential new law and identifies improvements then they will suggest

• amendments to the bill

• The bill is stopped completely

If a committee suggests a new bill (potential law) this is known as a

• Committee Bill

• Member's Bill

• Scottish Government Bill

If an individual MSP suggests a new bill (potential law) this is known as a

• Committee Bill

• Member's Bill

• Scottish Government Bill

Who might a committee speak to regarding gathering advice on a particular topic?

• Experts

• Anyone they find on the street

What experts might the health committee speak to?

• Doctors/ medical experts

• Teachers

• Social Workers

• Bus Drivers