Scrutiny of the Executive - Crossword

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