Original reviews of Representative and Responsible Government:

'Professor Birch's book is of a kind which is rare and extremely useful...It could be given painlessly to relative beginners but raises issues in a way which could spark off the more advanced student.' Political Studies

'This work is a must for anyone - general reader or specialist - who wants to grapple with the issues involved in evaluating the British political system.' Socialist Commentary

'...a lucid and scholarly study of a central aspect of the British system of government.' Public Administration

'...should be read by all students of British government, MPs and aspiring MPs...throws new light on the theory and practice of British politics.' Plebs

'...an extremely lucid and chastening study of the myths and realities of representative and responsible government.' The Times Literary Supplement