Is this ok guys?
c) To what extent is cabinet government relevant?(25)
BECOME MORE RELEVANT AFTER BLAIR – Like Major after Thatcher (precedent)
AGAINST:
Personal authority of PM more powerful
Departments more separate, Leaders of each department – rather than collectively part of the cabinet
Cabinet committees – more separate – PM there, SOC, Junior minister and Perm sec – private, PM more directly in control
Bilateral – One on one with ministers
FOR:
Precedent – people want consensus after dictators
Cameron 2hrs – Blair maximum 45 mins
More broad – less dries – like under Thatcher and Blair – yes men
Weak majority government – necessity