Acting Quote by David Lidington
“When Theresa May asked me to resolve policy disagreements between ministers, my power to do that depended on the fact that I was acting on her behalf with her delegated authority.”
About This Quote
Source Parliamentary record, 2016
Delegated authority allows a minister to act on behalf of a senior leader, shaping policy outcomes through indirect power.
In simple terms: Delegation gives indirect power.
Key Takeaway
Use delegated authority wisely.
Themes
politics
delegation
authority
policy
leadership
Mood
formal
procedural
Type
political
administrative
When to use this quote
- ministerial negotiations
- policy implementation
- government operations
Key Concepts
constitutional law
bureaucracy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does delegation affect responsibility?
- What are limits of delegated power?
A Different Perspective
Delegation can limit accountability.
