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John Morley: “This is no small demand to make on the resources of a service whose training and traditions have hitherto led its…”

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This is no small demand to make on the resources of a service whose training and traditions have hitherto led its members rather to work for the people, than through the people or their representatives.
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John Morley

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Morley acknowledges the significant challenge posed to the Civil Service in adapting to new governance methods.

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