Clarke back on the front bench
Press Review 22 January 2004
Clarke returns to back civil service bill
News Article 21 January 2004
Ken Clarke has made his first appearance on the Conservative frontbench for over six years.
Crown Employment (Nationality) Bill (P) [Failed Bill 2003/04 Session]
Legislation 21 January 2004
Andrew Dismore, the Labour MP for Hendon, has once again brought this Bill before Parliament. The aim of the legislation is, in his words, to "remove the existing restrictions
Review calls for communications shake-up
News Article 19 January 2004
An independent review ordered by the prime minister has called for a "radical change in the conduct, process and style of government communications".
Wicks calls for faster reform
Press Review 13 January 2004
PM urged to lead on civil service bill
News Article 12 January 2004
The prime minister should take the lead in championing a civil service bill if he wishes to restore trust in government, a top sleaze watchdog has said.
Sir Nigel Wicks - Chairman of the Committee on Standards in Public Life
Interview 12 January 2004
Sir Nigel Wicks, chairman of the Committee on Standards in Public Life, talks to ePolitix.com.
Mandarins face end of 'job for life'
Press Review 9 January 2004
Tories target spending waste
Press Review 9 January 2004
Committee calls for civil service reform
Press Review 6 January 2004
Whitehall workers vote on strike
News Article 5 January 2004
Civil servants in five government departments have begun voting on whether to take strike action later this month.
Brown prepares for life without Balls
Press Review 2 January 2004
Civil servants poised for strike ballot
Press Review 22 December 2003
Civil servants to be balloted over strikes
News Article 22 December 2003
Civil service staff in five different government departments are to be balloted in the New Year over strike action, it has been announced.
Civil Service (No. 2) Bill [HL] [Failed Bill 2003/04 Session]
Legislation 22 December 2003
Lydia Clapinska, parliamentary and legal officer to Lord Lester (Lib Dem), explains the detail of his private member's Bill.
