What are the main principles of the civil service? correct answers Are that the service must not seek to frustrate the policies and actions of the govt
And civil servants must not take part in any political or public activity which could compromise their *impartiality*.
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What are the main principles of the civil service? correct answers Are that the service must not
seek to frustrate the policies and actions of the govt
And civil servants must not take part in any political or public activity which could compromise
their *impartiality*.
What are some of the key rules civil servants must follow? correct answers Must ensure new
administrations don't have access to papers of a previous administration of a different political
persuasion
Civil servants must not take part in surveys or research if it deals with opinions on political
matters.
When, and why did the number of civil servants expand? correct answers The number of civil
servants expanded in the 20th century as the govt established new depts and programmes and
increased the number of laws, regulations and benefits etc.
When, and why did the number of civil servants decrease, give e.g.s correct answers Since 1979
there has been a reduction in the size of the civil service due to govt policy intended to achieve
this aim. In 1979 the civil service numbered some 735,000 people compared to 405,000 in 2014,
and is now smaller than at nay time since WW2. Over 73,000 jobs were lost after the 2010
spending review.
What are the 2 types of civil servants? correct answers industrial and non-industrial.
What do industrial civil servants do? correct answers Industrial civil servants are those poeple
who work in ordinance factories, dockyards and workshops, this element has declined as a
proportion of the whole from over 50% in 1939 to only 20,000 in 2004.
What do non-industrial civil servants do? correct answers Most non-industrial civil servants are
to be found outside London in regional and local offices. Most non-industrial civil servants do
'front line' jobs such as paying out benefits, dealing with PAYE and VAT and issuing passports.
These civil servants occupy the lowest grades, such as Clerical Assistant.
In Whitehall how many civil servants are involved in policy and decision making process and
have any close contact with ministers? correct answers 750-800.
Who is at the head of the civil servants in each govt dept, and who are they supported by? correct
answers The Permanent Secretary who is supported by Deputy and Assistant Secretaries.
What year was the cabinet office created? correct answers 1916.
What did it quickly develop into? correct answers It quickly developed into an inter-
departmental co-ordinating body ensuring govt worked efficiently.
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