The ‘Eyes and Ears of Parliament’: devolved public accounts committees in the UK
Foster H. Knox C.
2024Routledge
Journal of Legislative Studies
2024#30Issue 3355 - 377 pp.
Devolution in the United Kingdom heralded a significant change in democratic arrangements including associated accountability mechanisms in the form of public accounts committees (PACs) in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This paper investigates whether devolved arrangements have resulted in enhanced accountability. Based on documentary sources, survey data, and interviews with key stakeholders, this study finds that all three jurisdictions have a high level of public accountability, with Wales being the most effective PAC. While there are significant differences in the information and discussion phases of the committees’ work, all three regions have comparable outcomes as a result of their deliberations.
accountability , Devolution , public accounts committees
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