Abstract
This article focuses on the implementation of the Blair governments' agenda for the delivery of public services in England. A distinctive approach to policy is identified which has effectively nationalized the implementation process in England. This has been achieved by a move from negotiated discretion towards centralized prescription in resource allocation by the Treasury; the construction of a 'new centre' for joined-up and integrated policy-making; and the application of the principle of 'earned autonomy' to the delivery of public services' reform. Devolution has been confined to the delegation of responsibility for delivering services within a centrally-defined national framework.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 49-56 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Public Money & Management |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Oct 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Business,Management and Accounting
- Sociology and Political Science
- Public Administration