Under the Scott-Light
British Government Seen through The Scott Report
Edited by Brian Thompson and F. F. Ridley
Table of Contents
Preface
Introduction, Brian Thompson
The Inquiry Procedures, Tony Barker
Media Coverage, Ralph Negrine
Publication and Reception, Fred Ridley
Arms Trade
Public Interest Immunity, Ian Leigh
Parliamentary Investigatory Techniques, Philip Giddings
Secret Service, Adam Tomkins
Open Government/Freedom of Information, Pat Birkinshaw
Ministers and Officials*, Gavin Drewry
Public Service Ethics*, Barry O'Toole
Truth-Telling and Face-Saving, Alan Doig
The Attorney General, Diana Woodhouse
Government Coordination, Sue Richards
Public Perception of Government, Patrick Dunleavy and Stuart Weir
Judges as Troubleshooters, Brian Thompson
Significance of the Report, Vernon Bogdanor
* These essays may change