Participation - the Sole Bond
Sir Douglas Wass concludes his discussion about responsive and effective government, and suggests a more autonomous Royal Commission.
Former Permanent Secretary to HM Treasury, Sir Douglas Wass explores the concept of authority in his series 'Government and the Governed'.
In his final lecture entitled 'Participation - the Sole Bond', Sir Douglas Wass concludes his discussion about responsive and effective governments with a suggestion for a single, permanent and more autonomous Royal Commission. He argues that this would be one way to promote a more open, participatory democracy.
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- Wed 14 Dec 1983 09:00麻豆官网首页入口 Radio 4
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