Publisher Description

Parliamentary select committees have become one of the most feared experiences for anyone in public life, with reputations often damaged or destroyed in real time. This book takes an extensive look at the history of the committee system, why they continue to strike fear into the hearts of many senior people and what the future holds for the process. Most importantly, the book will provide a practical guide to how to survive a select committee with your reputation intact- and potentially even enhanced.

Author Biography

Scott Colvin is a partner at global communications firm, Finsbury, and has prepared hundreds of senior executives for some of the highest profile hearings of the past fifteen years. He is the author of the award-winning How to Use Politicians to Get What You Want.

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