Parliament and Administration: The Estimates Committee, 1945-65

First published in 1966, Parliament and Administration presents a comprehensive overview of the structure and functioning of the Estimates Committee along with a number of problems affecting the Committee’s organization. First published in 1966, Parliament and Administration presents a comprehensive overview of the structure and functioning of the Estimates Committee along with a number of problems affecting the Committee’s organization and its future. With the help of case studies, the book discusses important themes like procedures and organization of the Estimates Committee; reports of the Committee from 1945-65; its achievements and influence; and proposals for change. This historical reference work will be valuable for students and scholars of parliamentary politics, British politics, political science, and public administration.