The End of the Home Office's Administrative Role

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The End of the Home Office's Administrative Role

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The early 21st century saw the Home Office's traditional role in the preparation of Letters Patent and Royal Warrants transferred elsewhere, first to the Lord Chancellor and then to the Secretary of State for Constitutional Affairs/Justice.

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Minute from Richard Wilson to Tony Blair regarding the reshuffle following the 2001 General Election.

Speaking note for Tony Blair to use with Lord Irvine of Lairg.

Note for Lord Irvine of Lairg on his responsibilities as Lord Chancellor after the June 2001 reshuffle.

Speaking note for Tony Blair to use with David Blunkett.

Note for David Blunkett on his responsibilities as Home Secretary after the June 2001 reshuffle.

Minute from David Miliband to Tony Blair recommending a reorganization of government rather than a reshuffle.

Minute of Sir Richard Wilson to Tony Blair regarding the contours of a proposed restructuring of the Government.

Minute from Sir Richard Wilson to Tony Blair regarding proposed changes to the Home Office, the Lord Chancellor's Department, and other departments.

Minute from Sir Richard Wilson to Tony Blair regarding the logistics of creating a new government department.

Organization chart for the proposed Department of Justice and the restructured Home Office and Lord Chancellor's Department.

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