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The number of non-elected bodies carrying out government functions needs to be drastically reduced, according to a report published today by the right-leaning Centre for Policy Studies. The Essential Guide to British Quangos claims that 117 new quangos (quasi-autonomous non-governmental organisations) have been created since Labour came to power. Putting the total number now at… Read more »
MPs face being thrown out of the chamber if they use BlackBerry devices during debates, warned House of Commons Speaker Michael Martin yesterday. BlackBerry devices have been popping up all over Westminster in recent months as they allow MPs to keep in touch with their email, office documents and telephone calls wherever they are. Mr… Read more »
