He added: "I have been very clear about exactly what stories I was responsible for briefing.
Using case studies and an industry survey, the current process of briefing was assessed against pre-defined requirements for briefing within a CE context.
Last to go was the role that made the agency pre-eminent, responsibility for briefing the president.
"There is more work, much more work to do," added the official, who declined to be identified under the diplomatic protocol for briefing reporters.
But he struggled to shrug off his reputation as the new Prime Minister's henchman – and was blamed by new Labour figures for briefing against them.
Mr Cameron intervened, ordering his Education Secretary to apologise, while Ms May's special adviser Fiona Cunningham paid with her job for briefing against her rival.
Ben-Eliezer subsequently threatened to "kebab" an aide to Ehud Barak, the Israeli Labour party leader and defence minister, for briefing journalists against him.
The judge hearing the claims of the falsely accused Duke lacrosse players has asked for briefing on whether their lawsuit against Durham, N.C., can pass muster under Iqbal.
Therefore, it was good news to hear on Thursday that the C.I.A. is reviewing its procedures for briefing Congress on secret matters.
Yates, Clapper and Brennan argued for briefing the incoming administration so the new president could decide how to deal with the matter.
It was established that current practices are not adequate, and the paper therefore concludes with recommendations on the development of a suitable methodology for briefing within a CE framework.
