Notes on the Contributors - The Origins of the Next Steps Programme; G. Drewry & P. Giddings - Ministerial Responsibility and the 'Next Steps' Agencies; R. Pyper - 'Next Steps' and Parliamentary Scrutiny; B. Winetrobe - The Treasury Committee and 'Next Steps' Agencies; P. Giddings - Departmental Select Committees and the 'Next Steps' Programme; D. Natzler & P. Silk Financial Accountability: An Audit; P. Baines - MP and Agencies: Parliamentary Questions and the PCA; P. Evans & P. Giddings - The Department of Environment Agencies; G. Jones with J. Burnham & R. Elgie - The Department of Social Security and its Agencies; P. Greer - Accountability and the Employment Service Agency; N. Lewis - Review and Conclusions; P. Giddings - Index. Language: English