Empowering the citizens of this country so they have a more direct say over the decisions that affect their lives, and greater influence over the work of the Government between elections, is central to the work of each Department in Whitehall.
My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (Hazel Blears) has announced she will publish a White Paper focused on empowering citizens and involving people in improving local services and promoting active citizenship.