Peers can question the Government through by tabling questions for written answer. The questions Jenny has asked, and the answers she has received, can be viewed on the very useful ‘they work for you’ website here
Peers enter questions on the Order Paper via the Lords Table Office. Peers may table up to six questions each day and can expect an answer within 14 days
There is a cost to the tax payer which in 2009 was roughly £100 per question but it is closer to £800 today
Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb 