Developing Cabinet’s forward agenda; Initiating and participating in key meetings leading up to the formulation of policy; Ensuring an adequate degree of inter-departmental consultation on proposals for Cabinet Decision; Providing an independent perspective on departmental proposals; Controlling the quality and content of information reaching Cabinet and Cabinet Committees by reviewing all materials in advance; Controlling the issues that come before Cabinet for discussion by managing Cabinet’s agenda; Briefing the Prime Minister on his/her role as Chairman of Cabinet and Cabinet Committee Chairmen on the handling of issues coming before Cabinet or a Committee of it; Recording and disseminating Cabinet Decisions.