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His business is to see that it is properly worked.
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Walter Bagehot
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gutenberg.orgWalter Bagehot: “His business is to see that it is properly worked.”
Editor's note · Context
Bagehot explains that a Cabinet Minister's primary responsibility is to ensure their department operates effectively.
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