Home Office attacked over accountability
News Article 22 March 2005
The Home Office has been singled out as the worst performing government department for answering MPs' questions.
MPs criticise 'choice' agenda
Press Review 18 March 2005
Ministers have overplayed the benefits of giving consumers access to a wider range of health and education providers, according to MPs.
MPs back 'practical choice' in public services
News Article 17 March 2005
The Commons public administration select committee has called on the government to be more realistic about the role of choice in public services.
'Utter confusion' over Iraq war legal advice
News Article 10 March 2005
The Liberal Democrats have attacked the "utter confusion" at the heart of government following the revelation that the attorney general may never have provided a full legal brief on the legality of the Iraq war.
MPs criticise 'haphazard' enquiries
Press Review 4 February 2005
MPs have sharply criticised the way official inquiries are appointed to examine controversies such as pre-war weapons intelligence on Iraq and how David Blunkett's lover got a visa for her nanny.
MPs should have inquiries role
News Article 3 February 2005
A committee of MPs has said that parliament should have a greater role in investigating government scandals.
MPs to investigate civil service reforms
Press Review 27 October 2004
The Commons public administration committee has announced plans to investigate the prime minister's proposals for a reform of the civil service career structure, amid fears that it would undermine its strengths.
Butler defends WMD report
News Article 21 October 2004
Lord Butler has defended the approach his committee took in its review of the way intelligence on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction was handled.
Commons committee slams honours system
News Article 13 July 2004
A Commons committee has condemned the current system of awarding honours and recommended radical changes to the process.
Forum of Private Business
Government Affairs Website
Major reveals honours lobbying
News Article 20 May 2004
John Major has revealed details of the behind-the-scenes lobbying that goes on by people seeking to gain honours.
Hutton defends inquiry process
News Article 13 May 2004
Lord Hutton has defended his decision not to conduct a widespread review of intelligence issues during his investigation into the death of Dr David Kelly.
Campbell defends his Downing Street days
News Article 11 May 2004
Alastair Campbell has appeared before a Commons select committee to discuss government communications.
Engineering and Technology Board
Government Affairs Website
MPs to investigate Downing Street advisers
Press Review 10 January 2002
