1) Explain the nature of the relationship between the Government’s Prerogative powers (as used by ministers) and Statute. (500 words)

2) In the Fire Brigades Union case the House of Lords split 3:2 on the question of whether the Secretary of State’s decision to introduce the non-statutory tariff scheme was lawful. Evaluate the reasoning of the majority and minority and explain which you think is correct? Give reasons for your answer. (1000 words)

3) Evaluate what the House of Lords’ decision in Fire Brigades Union and other court decisions considering the relationship between Statute and the Prerogative demonstrate about the importance the courts place on the principle of Parliamentary Sovereignty. (1000 words)