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PM seeks 'self-generating' reform | |
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Tony Blair has called for a "permanent revolution" in public service reform to meet the public's high expectations. | |
He told MPs he believes there should be "self-sustaining and self-generating" change in schools and hospitals. | |
Mr Blair is being grilled on public sector reform in his final appearance before the Commons liaison committee. | |
Mr Blair, who steps down as PM next week, has faced the committee - made up of chairmen of the select committees - twice a year since 2002. | Mr Blair, who steps down as PM next week, has faced the committee - made up of chairmen of the select committees - twice a year since 2002. |
He is expected to be questioned about a range of domestic and international issues, including the situation in Iraq and this week's EU summit. | |
The session is set to last about 90 minutes. | |
Mr Blair is to attend the EU summit in Brussels on Thursday where EU leaders will thrash out their differences over the treaty. | Mr Blair is to attend the EU summit in Brussels on Thursday where EU leaders will thrash out their differences over the treaty. |
Among Britain's demands are that it keep sovereignty over criminal law and foreign policy. | Among Britain's demands are that it keep sovereignty over criminal law and foreign policy. |