Contents

Summary

Introduction
Methodology

Constitutional frameworks compared Committees systems
Roles
Powers

Committee System

Power to send for persons
Powers
MPs/AMs
Office Holders
Private citizens

Powers to send for papers and records
Powers
Government Dept
Confidentiality
Inter-departmental
Private bodies/people

Ancillary Powers
Expert/Specialist advisers
Public Appointments
Adjournment

Scrutiny and the committee systems
Scrutiny sessions
Membership
Deputy Ministers
Chair-Minister relations
Appointment procedure
Post-election delays
Appointing chairs
Osmotherly rules
Committee resources
National Audit Office

Conclusion

Appendix A: Committees comparison.
Appendix B: Schedule 5 Government of Wales Act 1998.
Appendix C: Standing order 17.4.
Appendix D: Members Research Service.
Appendix E: Schedule 5 ASPBs per Committee.

Bibliography