Sentence examples for ministerial influence from inspiring English sources

The government position is that ministerial influence should be strengthened.

P6 BBC chief voices fears over ministerial influence outlined in white paper.

The appointment of bishops and judges has been removed from prime ministerial influence and something approaching confirmatory hearings is happening for senior public appointments.

Science presenter Brian Cox, who had warned against interference in the BBC, tweeted earlier on Thursday: "BBC charter renewal now looks sensible, subject to reducing ministerial influence over appointments to the board".

Bernard Jenkin, chairman of the influential Public Administration Committee said: "Any proposals to increase ministerial influence must be open, transparent and explicit so Parliament is fully informed of what is going on".

This week the Daily Mirror found a Labour MP willing to suggest so, which enabled the headline "David Cameron facing fresh claims of cronyism … ", which Downing Street found ludicrous, honours being decided by independent committees that, according to a spokesman, were beyond prime ministerial influence.

At issue is the allegation that he has a corrupt relationship with a wealthy Indian family, the Guptas, which has allowed them to influence ministerial appointments and exercise undue control over government departments.

"It's also valid to question whether the promise of future employment is having an influence on ministerial decisions, as well as what advantages they are bringing to the private sector, like their insider knowledge of how government works".

The chairman of a French ministerial mission to combat the influence of cults, Alain Vivien, said many observers believed that Mr Clinton was making his peace with big religious movements "because they offer an indispensable source of political financing".

The official permission required to withdraw precious foreign currency to pay the band was denied because a ministerial committee feared the corrupting influence of four long-haired Englishmen singing about pleasure.

Charles's refusal to shut up about his views and his brazen efforts to influence popular and ministerial opinion have provoked much ridicule, as well as more serious rebukes.