Parliamentary Committee Delegated Powers Scrutiny

The Committee on Subordinate Legislation (also called the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Subordinate Legislation) is specifically responsible for scrutinizing delegated legislation - the rules, regulations, sub-rules, and by-laws made by the Executive under powers conferred by the Constitution or delegated by Parliament. This committee ensures that such subordinate legislation does not exceed the scope of delegation and operates within constitutional limits. The Committee on Government Assurances monitors government promises; the Rules Committee regulates parliamentary procedure; the Business Advisory Committee allocates parliamentary time. Only the Committee on Subordinate Legislation has the mandate described. > Committee on Subordinate Legislation: Guardian against executive overreach in rule-making. Answer: b