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Douglas Wass: Government and the Governed: 1983

Former Permanent Secretary to HM Treasury Sir Douglas Wass examines the role and responsibilities of government.

Participation - the Sole Bond

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

First broadcast: 14 Dec 1983

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Opening Up Government.

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

First broadcast: 07 Dec 1983

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Critical Opposition - Part of the Policy

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

First broadcast: 30 Nov 1983

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The Privileged Adviser

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

First broadcast: 23 Nov 1983

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Cabinet: Directorate or Directory?

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

First broadcast: 16 Nov 1983

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Participation - the Sole Bond

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

BBC Radio 4

Wed 14 Dec 1983 09:00 BBC Radio 4

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