Here you can browse the report together with the Proceedings of the Committee. The published report was ordered by the House of Commons to be printed 26 January 2015.
Terms of Reference
Summary
1 Background
Our inquiry Origins of the Cabinet Manual
Our inquiry
Origins of the Cabinet Manual
2 Progress since the Committee's earlier report
Ambiguity and complexity Ownership Legal status Precedent Books
Ambiguity and complexity
Ownership
Legal status
Precedent Books
3 Use of the Cabinet Manual
Audience Public use of the Cabinet Manual Use by Ministers Two versions of the Manual? Conclusions on use of the Manual
Audience
Public use of the Cabinet Manual Use by Ministers Two versions of the Manual?
Public use of the Cabinet Manual
Use by Ministers
Two versions of the Manual?
Conclusions on use of the Manual
4 Future revision
Purpose and limitations of the Cabinet Manual How often should the Manual be revised? Accuracy What is the role of Parliament in its revision? Specific suggestions for revision Duty on incumbent Prime Minister to remain in office Pre-election contacts War powers
Purpose and limitations of the Cabinet Manual
How often should the Manual be revised?
Accuracy
What is the role of Parliament in its revision?
Specific suggestions for revision
Duty on incumbent Prime Minister to remain in office Pre-election contacts War powers
Duty on incumbent Prime Minister to remain in office
Pre-election contacts
War powers
Conclusions and recommendations
Formal Minutes
Witnesses
Published written evidence
List of Reports from the Committee during the current Parliament