Source · Select Committees · Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Recommendation 8
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Increasing the direct accountability of the most senior Spads in Number 10 in this way...
Conclusion
Increasing the direct accountability of the most senior Spads in Number 10 in this way would reflect the quasi-executive role that some have assumed. However, to do so would be to accept this quasi-executive role. The principle that “advisers advise, ministers decide” should remain the practice and Ministers, including the Prime Minister, should remain accountable to Parliament for the conduct of their advisers. To this end, much greater clarity around the roles that Spads can play and their relationship with officials may be needed. The Committee will be undertaking a dedicated inquiry into Special Advisers later in the Parliament when we will consider this in more detail.
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Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 21 September 2021. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document ↗