Tag Archives: Sir Gus O’Donnell

The Naive Civil Servant?

Posted on February 7, 2014 by ianchisnall

Yesterday in Parliament the Political and Constitutional Reform Committee listened to Lord Gus O’Donnell, the former Cabinet Secretary, on the impact of the Fixed-term Parliaments Act 2011 on Government, particularly in the final year of a Parliament. He pointed out that … Continue reading →

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The best of days, the worst of days

Posted on October 18, 2011 by ianchisnall

The last 24 hours have shown our Parliament at its very best and its worst. By its very definition Parliament is intended to be a place of speaking and openness. In the last few hours we have seen Parliament in speaking and listening mode which we can all … Continue reading →

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How much is rotten part 2

Posted on October 14, 2011 by ianchisnall

When I wrote my blog yesterday morning on the mired state of the Defence Secretary (who as I suggested, might not be in post much longer – clearly not a difficult prediction!) and his colleague the Education Secretary, I could not have imagined that … Continue reading →

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