UK Government (L9)

Question 1

What is the civil service?

Answer 1

Permanent, independent, politically neutral. Professional service.
- Constitutional Reform and Governance Act 2010.

Question 2

What are agencies?

Answer 2

Non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) and executive agencies.
e.g. Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency, the Prison Service.
- Public Bodies Act 2011.