Advising Governments in the Westminster Tradition

Cambridge Studies in Comparative Public Policy

`Jonathan' (`raft and John Halligan have provided a thorough and thoughtful account of policy advice in Westminster-style governments'. Their analysis demonstrates the complexity of advice structures in these governments, and the ways in which they have adapted to changing political styles and policy demands. This is essential reading for anyone interested in how policy actually gets made in these countries.'

Guy Peters, Maurice Falk Professor of Government, Department of Political Science, University of Pittsburgh

`Any government needs policy advice in order to function, this volume is a richly researched analysis of policy advisory systems in the world of Westminster polities. Graft and Halligan are to be applauded for their detailed incisions into the varieties of advisory systems, the different types of actors involved in purveying ad vice, but, most importantly, how these systems evolve and transform over time. This study is thoughtful and authoritative in its coverage of Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the UK, It is a "must-read" for those interested in understanding how government use - and do not use - advice.'Diane Stone, Dean, School of Public Policy, (Central European University `Who advises whom, what, when and how represents a long-standing concern in the study and practice of executive government. This volume offers a fascinating investigation into the world of Westminster political systems. Craft and I Halligan's comparative study of policy advisory systems offers an exciting major contribution for anyone interested in how executive government operates