Scrutiny of the Executive - Crossword

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Across
  1. 2. Said PMQ's are the most "nerve-racking" experience for PMs.
  2. 4. The number of days by which the government must respond to select committee reports.
  3. 5. A bill derailed by Labour amendments in 2011.
  4. 7. Described PMQ's as "an exchange of pointless and useless declamations".
  5. 8. Once described as "Weak, weak, weak".
  6. 12. A phrase describing public bill committees.
  7. 13. A doctrine that inhibits executive scrutiny.
  8. 14. The government usually has a majority on these committees.
  9. 15. Chaired the PAC in 2018.
  10. 16. Select committees often chaired by Opposition backbenchers.
Down
  1. 1. The shape of Commons select committees.
  2. 3. A Baroness appointed by Hancock against select committee advice.
  3. 5. Lost the whip after voting against the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill.
  4. 6. Describes the last resort for executive scrutiny.
  5. 8. Their government lost the last successful vote of no confidence.
  6. 9. The percentage of select committee recommendations accepted by the government.
  7. 10. The Opposition has very limited access to these.
  8. 11. The committee that scrutinises how effectively the government delivers public services.