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Austerity, reform and leadership: the view from the Foreign Office
FCO Permanent Under-Secretary Sir Simon Fraser advises his successor.
Members’ exits – and entrances: select committee membership, 2010-15
We look at the 20 select committees whose job is to scrutinise specific government departments.
Diversité a la canadienne
The most senior civil servant in Canada, Janice Charette, discusses the role of women in Canadian public services.
Mark Prisk
Mark Prisk reflects on his time in government for the Institute for Government’s Ministers Reflect project.
Mark Hoban
Mark Hoban was interviewed on 14 July 2015 for the IfG Ministers Reflect project.
Damian Green
Damian Green was interviewed on 9 July 2015 for the IfG Ministers Reflect project.
In need of repair
The Competition and Markets Authority's damning assessment of the energy market.
Being an effective select committee member
What makes the difference between being a really effective select committee member and simply making up the numbers?
Budget 2015: delivering the spirit of the Conservative manifesto
The Chancellor is delivering the spirit, but not the letter, of the Conservative manifesto.
Being an effective select committee member
This publication draws together the views and ideas of people with experience of interacting with select committees.