Written by an MP, management consultant and expert on public administration, this book - unlike many which demonstrate how Parliament works - sets out to show how it doesn't. The author argues that the limitations of the institutions of Westminster encourage the continually mounting power and authoritarian style of British government. He addresses many contentious issues, including the rising tide of legislation (and its frequently poor quality); official secrecy; ministerial accountability; and inadequate working conditions. He also ascribes practicable reforms which he believes are needed if a true balance between Government and people is to be restored.
- ISBN10 057505624X
- ISBN13 9780575056244
- Publish Date 30 September 1993 (first published 22 October 1992)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 12 July 2000
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Gollancz
- Edition New edition
- Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
- Pages 256
- Language English