HC Deb 22 February 2000 vol 344 c865W
Mr. Corbyn

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will introduce legislation to bring the exercise of the Royal Prerogative under parliamentary scrutiny. [109655]

Mr. Mike O'Brien

No. With very few exceptions, the Royal Prerogative is exercised only on the advice of Ministers. This provides accountability to Parliament for its exercise.