Committees on camera: MPs and lobby views on the effects of televising Commons select committees.

Looks at the debate over whether or not the British House of Commons should televise its proceedings. Decision in 1988 to support an unspecified trial period; The constitutional argument that televising proceedings would enhance the power and influence of Parliament over that of the Executive; Other arguments by proponents; Increase in television news coverage of Commons' affairs; The issue of accountability; More.