Methods by which the Senate exercises oversight over Government activities

(1) For purposes of exercising oversight over Government activities, the Senate may put oral or written questions to the Prime Minister to which he or she responds either in person if the questions concern the entire Cabinet or several Ministries collectively or through concerned Cabinet members. (2) The Senate may, in addition, set up commissions of inquiry for oversight over Government activities. (3) However, the Senate cannot conduct interpellation of members of Cabinet or initiate a motion of no confidence against them.