In addition to estimates days, scrutiny of estimates can be undertaken by departmental select committees, which get sent the estimates of their department. Select committees hold public evidence sessions during which ministers, civil servants and accounting officers answer questions about the estimates and departmental spending.
Departments send an explanatory memorandum on their estimate to the relevant departmental select committee. These are published on the select committee’s website, along with any accompanying correspondence or information. The Scrutiny Unit in the House of Commons Committee Office provides analyses of departments’ estimates to aid select committees and other MPs. These are published on the Scrutiny Unit section of Parliament’s website.