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The Reith LecturesDouglas Wass - Government and the GovernedEpisodes

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  1. Participation - the Sole Bond

    6/6Sir Douglas Wass makes the case for a more autonomous Royal Commission.

  2. Opening Up Government.

    5/6Sir Douglas Wass examines the effect on government of more public access to information.

  3. Critical Opposition - Part of the Policy

    4/6Sir Douglas Wass examines the executive power of Parliament.

  4. The Privileged Adviser

    3/6Sir Douglas Wass asks which Civil Service reforms would strengthen it and which weaken it.

  5. Cabinet: Directorate or Directory?

    2/6Sir Douglas Wass analyses the effectiveness of the British Parliamentary Cabinet.

  6. United Thoughts & Counsels

    1/6Sir Douglas Wass examines what we mean by 'government'.