WHITEHALL

Time for Government to inspire confidence with policies

Whitehall is right to be keen to strengthen scrutiny as powers for regional mayors expand, writes Paul Marinko.

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At a time when Government's haste to reorganise two-tier councils is increasing stress for chiefs, we should probably be glad of a breather in Whitehall.

While the Government has shown an interest in exploring the idea of local Public Accounts Committees in its English Devolution White Paper, the cost appears to be causing pause for thought.

Paul Marinko

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