Accountability in modern government: recommendations for change
Ministers should be called to explain when things go wrong under their watch – even if they are no longer in office.
Ministers should be called to explain when things go wrong under their watch – even if they are no longer in office. This means beefing up scrutiny by ensuring select committees get the information they need more quickly and have the resources to use it. This report looks at how to strengthen government accountability and strengthen public faith in institutions.