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John Bercow MP

John Bercow MP (Con, Buckingham)

John Bercow has been MP for Buckingham since 1997. He is a member of the International Development Select Committee. He has previously been Conservative Opposition Spokesman for Education and Employment, Work and Pensions, and Home Affairs. He has also served as Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury and Shadow Secretary of State for International Development.

In 2005 he was The House Magazines ‘Backbencher of the Year’. In September 2007, John was appointed by Ed Balls, Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families, to lead a review of services for children and young people with speech, language and communication needs. The final report of the Review was published in July 2008.
 
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Understanding Public Sector Finance  28 February 2012

  • Understanding the operation of public sector finance is imperative for finance managers and policy experts at all levels within the public sector. Whether in the public, private or third sector, all finance managers and policy experts require a holistic understanding of how money is spent. Read More

Innovative Public Services 28 February 2012

  • This one-day course lays out all the options for service delivery available for your organisation, from the conservative to the controversial. Learn the risks, rewards, and paces of change in this highly interactive, example-based course. Read More

Understanding Bills and Legislation 01 March 2012

  • This course follows the lifecycle of a bill through parliament and will permit a thorough understanding of the legislative process. Delegates have the opportunity to hear from key figures directly involved in the different stages of the legislative process and will have the chance to address specific questions to them. Read More

Countering Internal and Procurement Fraud 15 March 2012

  • Lead by Local Authority Investigation Officers Group executive member, Chris Freeman, this one-day course will aim to give delegates the most up-to-date information on how to combat fraud in the public sector. Read More

A Guide to Becoming a Mutual  29 March 2012

  • Throughout the day, delegates will develop the idea of a mutual as an alternative to ‘business as usual’ and will leave with a complete overview of the mutual model, how to implement it and how to support it in the future.. Read More