Central Policy Review Staff
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The Central Policy Review Staff (CPRS), nicknamed the "Think-Tank", was an independent unit within the Cabinet Office
of the United Kingdom tasked with developing long term strategy and co-ordinating policy across government departments. It was established by Edward Heath
in February 1971 but was later disbanded by Margaret Thatcher
following the 1983 general election
.
The CPRS was created in response to The Reorganisation of Central Government white paper
published in October 1970.
It had four directors over its 12 year lifetime; Lord Rothschild
(1971-1974), Sir Kenneth Berrill
(1974-1980), Sir Robin Ibbs
(1980-1982) and John Sparrow (1982-1983).
Upon its abolition, some of the functions of the CPRS were transferred to the Downing Street policy unit.
Cabinet Office
The Cabinet Office is a department of the Government of the United Kingdom responsible for supporting the Prime Minister and Cabinet of the United Kingdom....
of the United Kingdom tasked with developing long term strategy and co-ordinating policy across government departments. It was established by Edward Heath
Edward Heath
Sir Edward Richard George "Ted" Heath, KG, MBE, PC was a British Conservative politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and as Leader of the Conservative Party ....
in February 1971 but was later disbanded by Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Thatcher
Margaret Hilda Thatcher, Baroness Thatcher, was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1979 to 1990...
following the 1983 general election
United Kingdom general election, 1983
The 1983 United Kingdom general election was held on 9 June 1983. It gave the Conservative Party under Margaret Thatcher the most decisive election victory since that of Labour in 1945...
.
The CPRS was created in response to The Reorganisation of Central Government white paper
White paper
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published in October 1970.
It had four directors over its 12 year lifetime; Lord Rothschild
Victor Rothschild, 3rd Baron Rothschild
Nathaniel Mayer Victor Rothschild, 3rd Baron Rothschild, GBE, GM, FRS was a biologist by training, a cricketer and a member of the prominent Rothschild family...
(1971-1974), Sir Kenneth Berrill
Kenneth Berrill
Sir Kenneth Berrill, GBE, KCB, was an English economist and public servant.Throughout his career, he held a number of posts including head of the Central Policy Review Staff from 1974 to 1980 and the chairmanship of the Securities and Investments Board until 1988....
(1974-1980), Sir Robin Ibbs
Robin Ibbs
Sir John "Robin" Ibbs, KBE is an English banker. He was Chairman of Lloyds Bank from 1993 to 1997 and of Lloyds TSB Group PLC from 1995 to 1997.-Life:...
(1980-1982) and John Sparrow (1982-1983).
Upon its abolition, some of the functions of the CPRS were transferred to the Downing Street policy unit.