5. The Government fully recognises that the House should have the opportunity to scrutinise and debate decisions, particularly those which are important to Parliament and the public. The Speaker’s role in granting Urgent Questions is another important mechanism in enabling that scrutiny. 6. The Government takes a number of factors into consideration when making decisions about oral statements, including the interests of the House, and the business of the day. The Leader of the House of Commons, alongside the Chief Whip and No.10, will continue to work with Ministers across government to ensure departments are updating the House in the most appropriate and timely ways. In addition to oral statements, there are a number of ways that the Government keeps the House updated, including written ministerial statements, responses to oral and written parliamentary questions, debates, and responses and appearances at select committees.