THE EDITOR, Madam: The recurring claim that Opposition contributions during Jamaica’s Budget Debate are an exercise in futility is not only inaccurate – it is historically unsound. A careful reflection of 2014–2025 reveals that while the Opposition didn’t command the votes, it often shaped the outcomes. In the Westminster-derived system, the Government may control the majority in the Parliament of Jamaica, but it does not control public perception with the same certainty. It is precisely within this gap that the Opposition operates with consequence.