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Tag Archives: Public Spending
Knowledge is porridge
Ben Gummer‘s Ten Minute Rule Bill (to be introduced tomorrow) builds on something we suggested years ago. Well, two things, in fact. Firstly, that a sensible discussion about the size and scope of the state must start from a clear … Continue reading
Posted in Economics
Tagged Accountability, MPs, Open Government, Public Spending, Responsibility, Spending, Taxpayers, Transparency
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Reviewing our budget properly every ten years
I read somewhere – and have entirely forgotten where – recently a new idea for government spending. That every ten years (say), the government should have a requirement to cut (say) ten per cent from its spending. I have no … Continue reading
Posted in Economics
Tagged Future-building, Public services, Public Spending, Responsibility, Tax
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It’s time for public sector managers to let go of services
This week, Francis Maude launched the Mutuals Support Programme which will help public sector staff to form independent mutuals or social enterprises. This is (long-awaited) good news but the programme has been launched into very rough seas. The Autumn Statement … Continue reading
Posted in Public Services
Tagged Cabinet Office, Delivery, Mutuals, Public Service Reform, Public Spending
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What do we think is worth it?
The Independent quotes a Department for Transport source as saying, “There is money around for things when we think they are worth it, such as [weekly] bin collections.” This caught my eye in Ben Brogan’s always excellent morning email (sign … Continue reading