Understanding the Decision-Making Process in Cabinet: The Role of the Prime Minister and Civil Service

Item

Identifier: CAC_CC_109_4_22_21_0006

Scope and Contents

The text discusses the decision-making process in the Cabinet, the role of the Prime Minister in obtaining political information, the importance of personality in wielding power in the Cabinet, the influence of the Civil Service on policy advice, and the balance between individual responsibility and collective decision-making.

Dates

Creation: 1968-1986

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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