New Cabinet procedures could see end of 'under-the-arm' memos

Cabinet procedures are set for a major overhaul in the wake of outcry at the appointment of the Attorney General as a judge.

Cabinet procedures are set for a major overhaul in the wake of recent outcry at the appointment of the Attorney General as a judge.

It is believed that Ministers will now be given more notice of major or contentious issues before they are raised at the Cabinet table.