How to run the game...

[Smid]

The Government really needs to submit a Bill for debate. The Opposition could start working on legislation, too, but probably hold onto that until they form Government (that way things continue after elections). The Government could possibly even look at some Bills from real life Parliaments as an idea on something that could be debated.

One quick question about the committees... are they Committees of the Whole (like when a Bill goes into Committee stage between the second and third readings, or are they investigatory committess, like the Joint Committee on whatever? In other words - is committee membership universal or limited? Limited allows for more intra-party power plays and lobbying leaders for positions on certain committees (possibly in exchange for leadership votes, etc), but universal would allow much of the debate to rage about particular Bills in the committees and allow everyone to participate. It all works either way, it's really a matter of taste and desired outcome for the game.