Paul Wells talks to the former clerk of the Privy Council about his advice to Prime Ministers, the time pressures of governing, and political exits
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Michael Wernick’s SNC-Lavalin problem
Andrew MacDougall: It’s not just the PM, politicians and staffers who are wearing the SNC-Lavalin affair. The PCO’s judgement is also on the hook.
Less than a week to go
I am reasonably informed that all sides will be back at the table tomorrow morning to discuss the release of detainee documents. Meanwhile, Peter Jones, a former member of the Privy Council Office, fusses over the issues of trust and security and partisanship.
Compromise or confrontation
Last week, Susan Delacourt suggested some sort of compromise might get us past Parliament’s demand for Afghan detainee documentation and the government’s subsequent refusal to comply. Alas, it’s unclear if the privy council offers a satisfactory option.