A series of short guides to government departments

Monday 07 Sep 2015 @ 16:15
National Audit Office Press Releases

The NAO is publishing a suite of short guides relating to each government department and some cross-government issues, to assist House of Commons Select Committees.

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shourt guides to government departments

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