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It is justifiable to use policy networks analysis as a tool of explanation of the policy process, since this approach has become the "dominant paradigm" within political science, in Britain at least. However, since this approach has become increasingly under attack from within and without the discipline, the first task of this thesis is to defend - theoretically - the usefulness of the approach, with the second to demonstrate its continued usefulness. This is achieved by extending network considerations to arenas outwith policy formulation. Discussions of the importance of implementation, as well as Parliament, allow some qualifications to a traditional network focus on policy formulation networks, and the development of a framework which outlines a network interpretation of the policy cycle. The case study of health care policy in Britain largely confirms the hypotheses contained within this framework, whilst a closer look at the specific health policy response to HIV and AIDS policy allows focus on the applicability of traditional network concerns - such as sector/ subsector and the importance of insider status - to implementation.

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The Conservative Government came to power in 2006 on a platform of accountability. One aspect of this platform was the creation of a Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO). The PBO was intended to contribute to a higher level of accountability in government budgeting. This thesis seeks to explain why the PBO was created, what it does, and contemplates whether the PBO has been able to help Parliamentarians hold the Executive to account. In addition, the thesis questions how the PBO itself is held accountable. Finally the study considers potential changes to the PBO and what might become of the PBO after its conspicuous first leader Kevin Page passes from the scene. Minor changes to the PBO’s legislation and placement within the institutions of government may improve the results of the PBO. However, the PBO’s effectiveness, independence and accountability will still depend on the office’s structural characteristics and leadership.

The Conservative Government came to power in 2006 on a platform of accountability. One aspect of this platform was the creation of a Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO). The PBO was intended to contribute to a higher level of accountability in government budgeting. This thesis seeks to explain why the PBO was created, what it does, and contemplates whether the PBO has been able to help Parliamentarians hold the Executive to account. In addition, the thesis questions how the PBO itself is held accountable. Finally the study considers potential changes to the PBO and what might become of the PBO after its conspicuous first leader Kevin Page passes from the scene. Minor changes to the PBO’s legislation and placement within the institutions of government may improve the results of the PBO. However, the PBO’s effectiveness, independence and accountability will still depend on the office’s structural characteristics and leadership.

Texte remanié de : Th. Ph. D. : Political sciences : Meerut university. / Bibliogr. p. 205-215. Index.

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