Legislating for the big society? The case of the Public Services (Social V alue) Bill
A key aspect of the ‘big society’ discourse in England is an enhanced role for voluntary organizations in the delivery of public services. However , Conservative philosophy draws upon the contradictory positions of market liberals favouring the free market and a small state, and those favouring community self-help and local distinctiveness. This article explores how these tensions were played out in parliamentary debate over the second reading of the Public Services (Social V alue) Bill. The authors argue that these tensions reflect unresolved issues within the UK Conservative party, and that market liberals will have the upper hand.
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2012
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Authors: | Teasdale, Simon ; Alcock, Pete ; Smith, Graham |
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Public Money & Management. - Taylor & Francis Journals, ISSN 0954-0962. - Vol. 32.2012, 3, p. 201-208
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Taylor & Francis Journals |
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