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The Prime Minister and his Cabinet have decided ("the Decision") to deploy troops against a foreign sovereign state in a conflict abroad. A debate in the House of Commons ("the Commons") has been convened, following which MPs will be able to vote on the Decision.

Which of the following best explains the constitutional position?

A. The Decision falls within the prerogative powers but the approval of the Commons is required by statute.

B. The Decision falls within the prerogative powers but by convention the support of the Commons is sought.

C. The Decision falls within the prerogative powers but the approval of the Commons and the House of Lords is required by statute.

D. The Decision falls outside the prerogative powers and authority for it is, by statute, required from the Commons.

E. The Decision falls outside the prerogative powers and authority for it is, by statute, required from the Commons and the House of Lords.

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The deployment of troops is traditionally within the scope of the royal prerogative powers exercised by the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. However, by constitutional convention, the government seeks the support of the House of Commons before committing to military action. This convention has developed to ensure democratic oversight and legitimacy, although it is not legally binding.

Key Point: The deployment of troops is an exercise of prerogative powers, but by convention, the government seeks the support of the House of Commons to ensure democratic oversight.

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