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BBC highlights quango increase
News Article 22 October 2003
The number of quangos has increased since Labour came to power, it has been claimed.
Hold agencies to account say MPs
News Article 1 April 2003
MPs have called for government agencies to be made more accountable to parliament and the people they serve.
Agencies need tough targets, says watchdog
News Article 28 March 2003
Government agencies should do more to ensure that their initiatives actually result in a better level of service for the public, the National Audit Office has said.
Quango to decide on 'beacon' councils
News Article 24 September 2002
The government has announced the creation of a new quango to oversee the spreading of best practice among local councils.
Roche: Quangos can help overcome apathy
News Article 25 April 2002
Widening the basis of appointments to quangos could help to tackle public apathy with politics, a government minister has said.
'Quango culture' has to go say Lib Dems
News Article 4 March 2002
Halting the "quango culture" will be vital if regional government is to work, the Liberal Democrats have said.
Government must monitor quangos better, says NAO
News Article 27 February 2002
The government should be more careful in its monitoring of quangos, the UK's spending watchdog is warning in its report on a £23 million deficit run up by a regeneration
Quango scrutiny should improve, says report
Press Review 27 February 2002
Disabled people 'invisible' to quango employers
News Article 14 February 2002
New figures on the representation of minorities in public office have disappointed campaigners who say not enough is being done to support people with disabilities.
MPs to probe patronage and 'the appointed state'
News Article 12 November 2001
A powerful House of Commons committee is to examine the system of patronage and appointments to public bodies.
Quango in cronyism row
Press Review 2 August 2001
Civil servants to get bonuses
Press Review 17 January 2001
