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John Howell OBE MP - (Con, Henley)

John Howell OBE is a British politician and the Conservative Member of Parliament for Henley, having won the seat with an increased share of the vote in the 2008 Henley by-election.

Howell holds a doctorate in archaeology and worked as a Tax Inspector (1982-1985) for the Inland Revenue before moving into the world of accountancy and consultancy as a tax adviser at Arthur Andersen and Ernst & Young. He became a partner in Ernst & Young in 1990 and was responsible for opening the Eastern European office after the fall of communism. He has also been a presenter for BBC World and a councillor at Oxfordshire County Council.

In 2000, he was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire for "services to Export in Central and Eastern Europe."

 
 
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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