Select Committees

Question 1

What are Select Committees?

Answer 1

They are committees that scrutinise specific gov’t departments and investigate policy issues.

Question 2

What are the functions of a select committee?

Answer 2

Conduct Inquiries
Gather Expert evidence
Produce reports

Question 3

What are some examples of select committees?

Answer 3

Treasury Select Committee inquiry into HMRC Child benefit (Nov 2025)
Transport Select Committee investigation into bus policy (Oct 2025)
Privileges Committee investigation leading to Boris Johnson’s suspension in June 2023.

Question 4

What reforms caused Select committees to be stronger?

Answer 4

Wright Reforms (2010), introduced elected committee chairs.