Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to show that since its election in 1997, the Labour Government in the United Kingdom has pursued a policy agenda which in some senses represents a continuation of the New Right agenda it inherited. Central to this agenda has been the emphasis placed on choice in public services. Within the context of the New Right agenda this paper explores the concept and suggested merits of choice in public service provision. It does so by focusing on the experiences in England, particularly in relation to health and education.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 674-686 |
Number of pages | 13 |
Journal | International Journal of Public Sector Management |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2008 |
Keywords
- Labour
- public services
- government