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The Reith Lectures Douglas Wass - Government and the Governed Episodes

    Participation - the Sole Bond

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

    Opening Up Government.

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

    Critical Opposition - Part of the Policy

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

    The Privileged Adviser

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

    Cabinet: Directorate or Directory?

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

    United Thoughts & Counsels

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