Author： Boyd Alan Coleman Anna
Publisher： Routledge Ltd
ISSN： 0300-3930
Source： Local Government Studies, Vol.37, Iss.3, 2011-06, pp. : 253-274
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Abstract
The scrutiny function, designed to enhance and provide a counterbalance to executive decision-making, is a key element in the modernisation of public service delivery in England. Early research expressed concerns about the effectiveness of scrutiny however, with lack of responsiveness by local decision-makers being suggested as one of the main difficulties. This paper applies a model of political influence strategies drawn from the business sector to analyse the strategies which health scrutiny committees in eight local authorities adopted in order to influence decision-makers. The relevance of the model to health scrutiny is assessed, and possible implications for enhancing health scrutiny in the future are discussed.
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