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Legislating for the big society? The case of the Public Services (Social V alue) Bill

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  • Simon Teasdale
  • Pete Alcock
  • Graham Smith

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A key aspect of the ‘big society’ discourse in England is an enhanced role for voluntary organizations in the delivery of public services. However , Conservative philosophy draws upon the contradictory positions of market liberals favouring the free market and a small state, and those favouring community self-help and local distinctiveness. This article explores how these tensions were played out in parliamentary debate over the second reading of the Public Services (Social V alue) Bill. The authors argue that these tensions reflect unresolved issues within the UK Conservative party, and that market liberals will have the upper hand.

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  • Simon Teasdale & Pete Alcock & Graham Smith, 2012. "Legislating for the big society? The case of the Public Services (Social V alue) Bill," Public Money & Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 32(3), pages 201-208, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:pubmmg:v:32:y:2012:i:3:p:201-208
    DOI: 10.1080/09540962.2012.676277
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