Central Policy Review Staff
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.[1] It was established by Edward Heath in February 1971 but was later disbanded by Margaret Thatcher following the 1983 general election.[2]
The CPRS was created in response to The Reorganisation of Central Government white paper published in October 1970.[3]
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).[4]
Upon its abolition, some of the functions of the CPRS were transferred to the Downing Street policy unit.[2]
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