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Recommendation 7

7 Paragraph: 71

Private discussions between ministers and their special advisers are impossible to regulate, but the decision...

Conclusion
Private discussions between ministers and their special advisers are impossible to regulate, but the decision with respect to these issues must be that of the minister. Special advisers should not be formally involved in the appointment or departure processes.
Paragraph Reference: 71
Government Response

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