Patronage

• Patronage

  Part of the prime minister's prerogative powers, often analysed separately since it is so frequently used
• Patronage

  • The ability to appoint and dismiss cabinet and junior ministers (the so-called payroll vote)
  • Prime ministers also have a say in other public appointments, including those of the most senior civil servants
• Members of the cabinet

  Owe their promotion to the prime minister and are bound by collective ministerial responsibility