National Audit Office slams consultation timetables

The National Audit Office has published a Report on "Central Government’s implementation of the national Compact" The most newsworthy aspect is the dramatic analysis of 200+ consultations with 40% failing to follow the 12 week rule - which is a key element of the Compact with the Third Sector. Rhion Jones makes observations on this situation in this audioboo. See also http://tinyurl.com/6lq6nec