Letter: Sir Hayden Phillips obituary (opens in new tab)

Sir Hayden Phillips took delight in nurturing and encouraging younger, junior staff – a rare quality in any walk of life.In establishing in 1992 the Department of National Heritage, where I worked for him setting up the national lottery, he created a flatter structure by removing a senior layer, so giving us all more responsibility. It was a thrilling and joyous place to work, attracting people from across Whitehall. Continue reading...