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A new structure was established consisting of a Greater London Council and 32 London Boroughs with a unique division of responsibilities between them. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing much unpublished material Mr Rhodes examines in detail why these changes came about -- changes which produced the first major reform of the local government structure in Britain since it was established in the late nineteenth century. He identifies certain key points in the history of these events: the decision of the Conservative Government to reverse previous policy and set up a far-reaching enquiry into London Government in 1957; the Royal Commission's analysis of the problem and its recommendations; and the Government's decision in 1961 to initiate a scheme of reform based on the Commission's recommendations in spite of the strong opposition this was bound to provoke. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMr Rhodes describes the course of events from 1957 until 1965 when the new system came into operation in Greater London. He analyses the motives of the participants, including the political parties, the local authorities, government departments and professional bodies. Emphasis is laid not only on the political struggle but equally on the practical problems of administration in a metropolitan area which are essential to an understanding of the event. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book is the first comprehensive record and analysis of the events which led to the reforms of 1965. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"- \/ - \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53014756688145,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"US \/ NEW \/ INGRAM","offer_id":53014756819217,"sku":"NIN9781487572976","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781487572976.jpg?v=1768155062"},{"product_id":"administrators-in-action-vol-2-book-gerald-rhodes-9781487572457","title":"Administrators in Action, Vol. 2","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe administrative process today is highly complex. Yet few books delve beneath the framework of British government institutions to reveal the administrative machine at work. An exception was the Royal Institute of Public Administration's first volume of case studies written by Professor F.M.G. Willson. This second volume in the same series provides further glimpses into how government departments carry out their responsibilities. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe two studies have features of special interest. The provisions of a better network of roads and motorways is now a matter of great public importance. The Wentworth By-Pass, in dealing with the acquisition of land, gives an insight into the detailed negotiations which have to be carried out, and the conflicts between private and public interests which have to be settled satisfactorily before the work of construction can begin. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNew Standards of Accommodation for the Crews of Merchant Ships is concerned with the application in the United Kingdom of the terms of an International Convention. 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This is the first book to offer a fundamental analysis of public sector schemes. It takes a new look at a whole trange of problems affecting the retirement benefits of most of the population and ends with some very challenging, positive proposals. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter tracing the origin and growth of pensions in the Public Services, the book examines in detail the main features of twelve public sector schemes, describing both the benefits provided and the ways in which they are financed. It also makes comparisons with major schemes in private commerce and industry to see whether they can reveals ways in which the administration of public sector schemes could be improved. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTwo external factors have an important influence on the administratino of occupational pension schemes: National Insurance and Taxation. The book discusses the complications caused by the provisions of general state pensions under the National Insurance Act, 1946, and the introduction of the graduated scheme in 1959. It also examines the consequences for both public and private schemes of current taxation policies in regard to pension schemes, and the important role of the In-land Revenue by whom they must be approved. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe study does more than describe existing schemes. It makes radical and far-reaching proposals which are sure to arouse much controversy. Chief among them are the recommendations that employee contributions should be abolished, and that pensions should in future be paid from current income, but from the proceeds of funds built up for that purpose. 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