Importance
- detailed scrutiny
- expert inputs incl. from outside specilaists
- space for intellectual discussion w/o populist pressures
Estimates committee
- 30 from LS (no minister, no RS)
- proportional representation by STV
- 1yr term
- chairperson appt by speaker
- working
- on ground visits, data collective, evidence
- requesting inputs from stakeholders
- prepping reports based on evidence, testimonies
- presenting Action Taken Report in LS
- recommend efficiency reforms, policy alternatives