Ministries of Deception: Cover-ups in Whitehall - Hardcover

Slessor, Tim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1854108778 ISBN 13: 9781854108777

Publisher: Aurum Press, 2002

Synopsis

Conspiracy, cock-up, cover-up. There have been numerous cases where the government seems to have shot itself in the foot by attempting to gloss over or misinform the public over delicate matters, only for those matters to disagreeably come to light some time later. This text examines the anatomy of misinformation, mostly originating from the MOD, explores the extent and technique of the official deceptions, and asks why these cover-ups took place. Often, at the initial stages, the primary motive is the avoidance of embarrassment for those ministers who have "got it wrong". But frequently things become more complicated. Characteristically, once a cover-up begins, it grows and becomes evermore difficult to get out of - unless the original dissembling is admitted. Usually, however, it is questions asked in awkward places that force those involved to own up to deceit.

About this title

About the Author

TIM SLESSOR's father was the senior Fleet Air Arm officer on the HMS Glorious, and his frustration over the lack of progress made in the case fired his own research. A television documentary maker for many years, he is also the author of First Overland.

Edition details

• Publisher: Aurum Press
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1854108778
• ISBN 13: 9781854108777
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256