What are Ministerial Questions?

Oral Ministerial Questions are scheduled sessions where Members of Parliament question government ministers about their department's policies, decisions, and performance. These sessions provide detailed scrutiny of specific policy areas and allow MPs to hold ministers accountable on behalf of their constituents.

• Each government department faces questions on a rotating schedule throughout the parliamentary calendar
• MPs submit questions in advance, allowing ministers to prepare detailed policy responses
• Sessions typically last 30-60 minutes with opportunities for follow-up questions
• The format allows for more technical and in-depth discussions than PMQs