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Reforming the Commons (Fabian Discussion Papers)
Reforming the Commons - Fabian Discussion Papers Author:Derek Fatchett Drawing on his own experience as a Labour Frontbencher, Fatchett argues that an incoming Labour government can only achieve its objective of democratic change if it is prepared to make its own executive powers more subject to control by Parliament. After analyzing the decline in governmental accountability over the past 15 years, Fatchett outlin... more »es specific measures to restore the balance, including: new procedures for legislation; new procedures for secondary legislation; the restoration of Minister's responsibility for Quangos and Agencies; Select Committee reform; a role for Select Committees in appointments; a ministerial code of conduct; and fuller disclosure of MP's pecuniary interests.« less