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The Commons under scrutiny

Title
The Commons under scrutiny / edited by Michael Ryle and Peter G. Richards for the Study of Parliament Group.
Publication
London : Routledge, 1988.

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Additional Authors
  • Ryle, Michael.
  • Richards, Peter G. (Peter Godfrey), 1923-1987.
  • Study of Parliament Group.
Description
x, 271 pages; 22 cm
Summary
Essential reading for all students and teachers of British politics, this book is a completely revised version of "The Commons Today" (Fontana 1981). This version takes account of the changing procedures and practices of the House of Commons.
Series Statement
University paperbacks
Subject
  • Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons
  • Politics and government
  • Great Britain > Politics and government
  • Great Britain
Note
  • First published in 1977 as The Commons in the seventies ; rev. ed. published in 1981 as The Commons today.
  • Includes index.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes index.
Contents
The role of the Commons / Peter G. Richards -- The members of Parliament / Michael Rush -- Information for Parliament / Geoffrey Lock -- The floor of the House / Robert Borthwick -- Opportunities for backbenchers / Helen Irwin -- Opposition to government / Philip Norton -- Legislation / Gavin Drewry -- The House of Commons and public money / Ann Robinson -- Departmental select committees / Nevil Johnson -- Scrutiny of administration / St. John Bates -Parliamentary privilege / Geoffrey Marshall -- Where have we got to? / Michael Ryle.
ISBN
  • 0415011477
  • 9780415011471
OCLC
  • ocm59198104
  • 59198104
  • SCSB-1736054
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library