MACMILLAN Parliamentary Accountability - Study of Parliament

Explore the complex relationship between legislative oversight and government administration in Parliamentary Accountability: A Study of Parliament and Executive Agencies. Written by members of the Study of Parliament Group, this academic text examines how Parliament responds to the reorganization of the civil service into executive agencies. As chief executives gain more freedom to make operational decisions, Ministers continue to maintain constitutional responsibility for agency work. This book analyzes the existing mechanisms within Parliament and uses several case-studies to evaluate how much control the legislature actually holds. The authors conclude that Parliament has not yet fully utilized the opportunities for greater accountability created by these new administrative arrangements. This is an essential resource for students and professionals studying government, politics, and the evolution of European political structures.