| Abstract: | Analysing the Question Hour of the Bunge (National Assembly) this paper gives some significant clues to general behaviour and orientation of the Tanzanian M.P.s. One of the findings is the disinterest in the Question Hour among all but elected members. Sections of the analysis: Introduction - Question Hour and standing orders - A quantitative overview - Who asks questions? - Geographical orientation of M.P.s - The techniques of questioning - Clientele questions - Questions and opposition - Ministers and ministries - Conclusion. Appendix; Notes. |